Tests compassion-focused therapy for older adults with bipolar disorder
Tests a 9-session compassion-focused therapy in older adults with bipolar disorder.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: A Compassionate-focused Intervention for Older People with Bipolar Disorder
Key facts
- Where
- Greater Manchester, United KingdomSee 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 60 and 90 years old?
Source: NCT06882590, who can take part
Where in United Kingdom
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustGreater Manchester, United KingdomNo 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 Manchester
- Trial code
- NCT06882590
- Record updated
- 18 March 2025
- Original description
The aim of this study is to determine whether it is feasible to deliver a 9-session compassionate-focused therapy for older people with bipolar disorder. Participants will be asked to complete baseline measures and at post-intervention follow-up (12 weeks and 24 weeks) to understand any potential clinical benefits of the therapy.Read full original descriptionShow less
A Brief Compassionate-focused Intervention for Older People with Bipolar Disorder
The aim of this study is to determine whether it is feasible to deliver a 9-session compassionate-focused therapy for older people with bipolar disorder. Participants will be asked to complete baseline measures and at post-intervention follow-up (12 weeks and 24 weeks) to understand any potential clinical benefits of the therapy.
Inclusion: Adults aged 60 years and above; Have a nominated healthcare professional (i.e. GP/Care Coordinator); Meet the criteria for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder I or II according to the MINI; Score of >57 on Ruminative Response Scale (RRS); Be able to provide written informed consent; Be able to speak sufficient English to engage in the assessments and intervention.
Exclusion: Currently receiving psychological therapy; MoCA score of <22 to exclude for moderate and severe cognitive impairment; Currently in an episode of mania or hypomania according to the MINI; Experiencing 'severe depression' according to the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, which equates to a score of over 24.