Overview

Acute Psychotherapy for Bipolar II Depression

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This proposed study is designed to compare the efficacy of interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) alone to IPSRT plus medication as an acute treatment for bipolar II depression. The investigators propose to conduct a randomized, controlled, trial comparing the effects of IPSRT plus pill placebo to IPSRT plus quetiapine on depressive symptoms in individuals suffering from Bipolar II depression. The investigators will also examine the impact of treatment on psychosocial function.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Holly Swartz
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborator:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Treatments:
Quetiapine Fumarate