Peer-led group program to support quality of life in bipolar disorder
Tests a peer-led group education program for adults living with bipolar disorder.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: 'Thriving With Bipolar Disorder': Co-design and Evaluation of a Peer-Led Education Program Focused on Quality of Life
Key facts
- Where
- Vancouver, CanadaSee the site
Where in Canada
- University of British ColumbiaVancouver, CanadaNo longer taking part
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
- University of British Columbia
- Trial code
- NCT06878937
- Record updated
- 17 June 2025
- Original description
Self-management strategies can be used by individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) to cope with symptoms and improve quality of life (QoL). Peer-facilitated education programs have the potential to diversify delivery of self-management information by capitalizing on the expertise of individuals who live well with BD. We have co-designed a novel, peer-facilitated, QoL-focused, group education program for people living with BD. This project will involve administration of the program and an evaluation of the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of this program for self-management of BD.Read full original descriptionShow less
'Thriving With Bipolar Disorder': Co-design and Pilot Evaluation of a Peer-Delivered, Quality of Life Focused Group Psychoeducation Program
Self-management strategies can be used by individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) to cope with symptoms and improve quality of life (QoL). Peer-facilitated education programs have the potential to diversify delivery of self-management information by capitalizing on the expertise of individuals who live well with BD. We have co-designed a novel, peer-facilitated, QoL-focused, group education program for people living with BD. This project will involve administration of the program and an evaluation of the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of this program for self-management of BD.
Inclusion: Program facilitators; aged 18 or older; a self-reported diagnosis of a mood disorder; sufficient access to an internet-enabled computer or smartphone device to access the Zoom teleconferencing platform; ability to understand, read and write English; at least one year of prior experience leading peer support groups or recovery programs through Hope+Me; previously received training through Hope+Me; completed a Criminal Records Check; Program participants; aged 18 or older; residing in Canada; a self-reported diagnosis of BD; ability to understand, read and write English; sufficient access to an internet-enabled computer or smartphone device to access the Zoom teleconferencing platform.
Exclusion: inability to communicate in written and verbal English to a sufficient level to allow participation in the program and research activities.