New program aims to help veterans with bipolar and addiction stay on track after hospital discharge
NCT ID NCT04127604
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested a specialized support program for veterans with both bipolar disorder and substance use problems after they leave the hospital. Half of the 138 participants received extra counseling and monitoring, while the other half got standard safety checks. The goal was to see if the program helps them take their medications as prescribed and avoid relapse.
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Locations
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Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI
Providence, Rhode Island, 02908-4734, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
psychosocial support program (ITAP-VA)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical way to help veterans stick to their treatment plan and reduce relapse after a hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a completed early-stage study with only 138 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The intervention is behavioral, so its impact may vary widely.
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