Post-Hospital Intervention for Veterans With Comorbid Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders

Description

This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel intervention for Veterans with co-occurring bipolar and substance use disorders following a psychiatric hospitalization. Half of the participants will receive a specialized psychosocial intervention program, while the other half will receive an enhanced safety monitoring program, both provided in addition to their routine care.

Conditions

Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorders

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel intervention for Veterans with co-occurring bipolar and substance use disorders following a psychiatric hospitalization. Half of the participants will receive a specialized psychosocial intervention program, while the other half will receive an enhanced safety monitoring program, both provided in addition to their routine care.

Post-Hospital Intervention for Veterans With Comorbid Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders

Post-Hospital Intervention for Veterans With Comorbid Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders

Condition
Bipolar Disorder
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Providence

Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02908-4734

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosis of a mood disorder
  • * Diagnosis of a substance use disorder (drug and/or alcohol)
  • * Taking at least one psychiatric medication
  • * Unable to speak and read English
  • * Younger than age 18

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

VA Office of Research and Development,

Jane Metrik, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI

Brandon A Gaudiano, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI

Study Record Dates

2025-09-30