Study of Cognitive Stimulation Effects on Memory and Executive Function in Bipolar Patients Over 65

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating a cognitive stimulation program adapted for elderly patients with bipolar disorder to address cognitive impairments that commonly worsen after age 65. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that significantly affects cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and executive skills, which in turn impact quality of life and relapse risk. This study compares the adapted cognitive stimulation program to usual psychiatric care to evaluate its effects on residual cognitive symptoms. Participants in the study will either undergo cognitive stimulation sessions using Liliane Israls TRAIN YOUR MEMORY software or receive standard care involving psychiatric consultations and possible home nurse visits. The cognitive stimulation includes weekly sessions focusing on sensory stimulation, language and expression, attention, memory structuring, social communication, and temporal-spatial orientation. This program is designed to enhance memory mechanisms through pedagogical and psychotherapeutic methods. During the trial, participants will be assessed with various cognitive and functional tests at inclusion, 3 months, and 6 months to measure changes in executive function, memory, daily activities, and mood. Key outcomes include scores on the Frontal Assessment Battery and other neuropsychological tests. Researchers will monitor hospitalizations due to relapse and caregiver burden. The total participation duration is at least 6 months, with assessments conducted throughout this period to evaluate treatment effects and safety.

Cognitive Stimulation for Elderly Bipolar Patients