New pilot program aims to bridge Hospital-to-Home gap for bipolar patients

NCT ID NCT07213492

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests a structured program to help young adults (ages 18-35) recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder transition from hospital to community care. The program includes group education sessions and one-on-one peer support over several months. Researchers want to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, and whether it improves symptoms and treatment adherence.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Group-based psychoeducation and peer support
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a practical care pathway to reduce relapses and hospital readmissions for people newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BIPOLAR DISORDER (BD) PSYCHOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
RECRUITING

Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7, Canada

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