Trial Information

Summary: Talk Therapy for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Symptoms in Youth

Condition: Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

Study Description: Research has shown that children of bipolar parents are at higher risk for developing a bipolar disorder than others. This study will examine the efficacy of educational support vs cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of bipolar disorder symptoms. Eligible patients who satisfy screening criteria will be seen for weekly or biweekly sessions with a therapist. Clinical care and evaluations done as part of the study will be provided at no cost to the participant.

Patient Inclusion Criteria: Participants will include boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 17, who are experiencing mood difficulties like, mood shifts, sadness and elation and have at least one parent diagnosed with bipolar disorder and another relative with a mood disorder.

Patient Exclusion Criteria: Participants will include boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 17, who are experiencing mood difficulties like, mood shifts, sadness and elation and have at least one parent diagnosed with bipolar disorder and another relative with a mood disorder.

Intervention Type: Behavior

Intervention Name: CBT & educational support

Study Type: Interventional

Study Start Date: 05-2003

Target Number Of Subjects: 80

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