Talking therapy may boost emotional awareness in bipolar patients
NCT ID NCT06721858
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether emotion-focused therapy (EFT) can improve mood awareness and reduce emotional reactivity in people with bipolar disorder. Fifty patients in remission took part, with half receiving six sessions of EFT plus standard care. The goal was to see if this therapy helps patients recognize and manage their emotions better, which could improve treatment adherence and daily functioning.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Emotion-focused therapy (psychotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a practical therapy to help people with bipolar disorder better understand and manage their emotions, potentially improving treatment adherence and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is short-term and effects may fade over time.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Muğla Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Multiple Locations, Muğla, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)