Clinical Trial

Psychiatric Nursing Intervention for Caregivers of Patients With Bipolar Disorder

Study acronym: BD-Care
Completed
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Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative psychiatric nursing intervention in reducing caregiver burden and enhancing psychological resilience and positive emotional outcomes among family caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. Family caregivers often experience significant psychological stress and emotional challenges due to the chronic and recurrent nature of bipolar disorder. This interventional study was conducted among family caregivers recruited from the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University. Participants received a structured psychiatric nursing intervention designed to improve coping strategies, emotional regulation, and resilience. The outcomes of the study include changes in caregiver burden, psychological resilience, and positive emotional outcomes following the intervention. The findings are expected to contribute to improving mental health support for caregivers and enhancing the quality of care provided to patients with bipolar disorder.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07548359
Lead Sponsor Menoufia University
Collaborators: Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Conditions Bipolar Disorder, Caregiver Burden, Psychological Resilience
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2024-02-01
Primary Completion 2024-12-20 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-23