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The Bipolar Interactive Psychoeducation (BIPED) study: trial design and protocol.

Sharon Simpson1, Emma Barnes, Emily Griffiths

  • 1South East Wales Trials Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, 7thfloor Neuadd Merionnydd, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK, CF14 4XN. simpsonsa@cf.ac.uk

BMC Psychiatry
|August 14, 2009
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This study explored a web-based psychoeducational program for bipolar disorder. The novel intervention aims to improve quality of life and manage depressive symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Bipolar disorder affects 3-5% of the population, causing significant lifelong impairment.
  • Recurrent depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder are often poorly responsive to antidepressants.
  • Psychoeducational interventions show promise for long-term management of bipolar disorder.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effectiveness of a novel web-based psychoeducational program, 'Beating Bipolar'.
  • To assess the impact of the intervention on quality of life in patients with bipolar disorder.
  • To evaluate secondary outcomes including mood symptoms and functioning.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory, individually randomised controlled trial involving 100 patients with DSM-IV bipolar disorder (types I and II) in remission.

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  • Intervention: 'Beating Bipolar' psychoeducational program delivered via a web-based system.
  • Primary outcome: Quality of life assessed post-intervention and at 10-month follow-up. Secondary outcomes: mood symptoms, episodes, functioning, insight, cost, and process evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • *(Results not yet available in the provided abstract)*

    Conclusions:

    • Bipolar disorder is a chronic, impactful condition often poorly managed.
    • This trial is the first to investigate a novel web-based psychoeducational intervention for bipolar disorder.
    • The 'Beating Bipolar' program has the potential for widespread patient accessibility.