Talking therapy shows promise for bipolar teens' emotions and thinking

NCT ID NCT07396363

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a structured family-focused talking therapy (psychoeducational psychotherapy) in 32 teens with bipolar disorder. Half received the therapy over 12 weeks, while the other half did not. Researchers measured changes in emotion regulation, quality of life, and thinking skills. The goal was to see if this approach could help teens manage their condition better without medication changes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: psychoeducational psychotherapy (PEP)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug therapy to help teens with bipolar disorder manage emotions and improve daily life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is time-intensive and requires family involvement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder Emotional Regulation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIPOLAR DISORDER (BD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dokuz Eylul University

Izmir, İzmir, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)

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