Peer Education for Bipolar Disorder

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of British Columbia

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?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.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals living with bipolar disorder who are interested in improving their quality of life through self-management strategies. Participants should be willing to engage in a group education program led by peers who have experience thriving with bipolar disorder.

Inclusion Criteria

I am over 18, have bipolar disorder, can use the internet, speak English, led peer groups for a year, trained by Hope+Me, and passed a background check.

I am 18 or older, live in Canada, have BD, can understand English, and have internet access.

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to communicate in written and verbal English to a sufficient level to allow participation in the program and research activities

Participant Groups

The intervention being tested is a peer-delivered psychoeducation program designed to help those with bipolar disorder manage their condition and enhance their quality of life. The study will assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of this novel approach.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Peer-Delivered Psychoeducation ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Individuals in this arm will complete the peer-delivered psychoeducation program.