Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy versus supportive therapy in affective relapse prevention in bipolar patients with a history of trauma: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Up to 60% of patients with bipolar disorder (BD) have a history of traumatic events, which is associated with greater episode severity, higher risk of comorbidity and higher relapse rates. Trauma-focused treatment strategies for BD are thus necessary but studies are currently scarce. The aim of this study is to examine whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy focusing on adherence, insight, de-idealisation of manic symptoms, prodromal symptoms and mood stabilization can reduce episode severity and relapse rates and increase cognitive performance and functioning in patients with BD.

Methods/design

This is a single-blind, randomized controlled, multicentre trial in which 82 patients with BD and a history of traumatic events will be recrui

SUBMITTER: Moreno-Alcazar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5379519 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature