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Talking back to stigma: can psychoeducation ease the hidden burden of bipolar disorder?

NCT ID NCT07733297

Symptom relief Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an eight-session cognitive-behavioral psychoeducation program can reduce internalized stigma in adults with bipolar disorder who are in remission. Participants are randomly assigned to the program or usual care, and their stigma levels are measured before, after, and three months later. The goal is to see if teaching coping skills and illness management can help people reject negative stereotypes and feel less isolated.

What this could mean

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Active substance
cognitive-behavioral based psychoeducation program
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to help people with bipolar disorder overcome self-stigma and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 43 participants. The results may not apply to everyone with bipolar disorder, and the program requires active participation over eight sessions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

43 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.Being between the ages of 18 and 65.Being followed with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder for at least six months.Being in remission.Being literate.Being open to communication and cooperation.Accepting to participate in the training and having given written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Having previously participated in any training related to internalized stigma.Being in an acute exacerbation period.Using alcohol or psychoactive substances.Having a cognitive or mental problem that would prevent communication and cooperation.Having another comorbid psychiatric illness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bipolar disorder (BD) Internalized stigma Psychoeducation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eskisehir Yunus Emre State Hospital Community Mental Health Center

    Eskişehir, Yunus EMRE, 26000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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