Testing group therapies to reduce suicidal behavior in bipolar disorder
Tests group therapy programs in adults with bipolar disorder at risk of suicidal behavior.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder
Key facts
- Where
- Atlanta, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 64 years old?
Source: NCT02604277, who can take part
Where in United States
- Grady Health SystemAtlanta, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Emory University
- Trial code
- NCT02604277
- Record updated
- 7 January 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to learn the environmental and psychological factors that impact suicidality in patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Additionally, the study aims to identify treatments to reduce the suicidal behavior and improve quality of life through a 6-week group-based intervention program.Read full original descriptionShow less
Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder: The Roles of Biological and Childhood and Adult Environmental Risk Factors
The purpose of this study is to learn the environmental and psychological factors that impact suicidality in patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Additionally, the study aims to identify treatments to reduce the suicidal behavior and improve quality of life through a 6-week group-based intervention program.
Inclusion: English speaking; Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (BD); Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion: History of schizophrenia spectrum disorder; History of mood incongruent psychotic symptoms; History of primary substance disorder; History of primary organic disease and/or dementia; Cognitive impairments; Acutely psychotic; Medically unstable.