Metacognitive Training for Subjects with Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Impairments in social cognition in bipolar disorder (BD) have been extensively described in the last decade but few treatment strategies have been studied to address this issue. This study presents findings from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating the efficacy of metacognitive training...

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Published in:Psychotherapy and psychosomatics Vol. 94; no. 2; p. 71
Main Authors: de Siqueira Rotenberg, Luisa, Curvello, Renata, Nardini, Clara, da Silva Franco, Milene, Carozzino, Maria Eduarda, Biazus, Taís Boeira, Campanha, Thuani, Garrudo Guirado, Alia, O'Malley, Grace, Stamm, Thomas J, Lafer, Beny
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Abstract Impairments in social cognition in bipolar disorder (BD) have been extensively described in the last decade but few treatment strategies have been studied to address this issue. This study presents findings from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating the efficacy of metacognitive training for bipolar disorder (MCT-BD) compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU) among individuals with BD in remission. The aim was to determine whether MCT-BD could improve social cognition and overall functioning in this population. Participants (N = 56) were recruited via social media and an internal database at the University of São Paulo Medical School. Inclusion criteria included a confirmed BD diagnosis, current state of remission, and the presence of social functioning impairments. Exclusion criteria included any impairments that could hinder neuropsychological testing. Patients were randomly assigned to either MCT-BD or TAU, with assessments conducted at baseline and follow-up. The MCT-BD program consisted of nine sessions. The overall attendance rate across all MCT-BD intervention sessions was 96.6%. The MCT-BD program demonstrated added value in improving social cognition, specifically in emotion recognition reaction time. However, no significant changes were found in theory of mind, psychosocial functioning, or quality of life. This RCT provides preliminary evidence for the efficacy of MCT-BD in improving emotion recognition latency, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions in social cognition outcomes for individuals with BD. The study's strengths include high completion rates and comprehensive cognitive assessments. Future studies should explore long-term effects and personalized treatment approaches aiming to improve social-cognitive deficits in this population.
AbstractList Impairments in social cognition in bipolar disorder (BD) have been extensively described in the last decade but few treatment strategies have been studied to address this issue. This study presents findings from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating the efficacy of metacognitive training for bipolar disorder (MCT-BD) compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU) among individuals with BD in remission. The aim was to determine whether MCT-BD could improve social cognition and overall functioning in this population.INTRODUCTIONImpairments in social cognition in bipolar disorder (BD) have been extensively described in the last decade but few treatment strategies have been studied to address this issue. This study presents findings from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating the efficacy of metacognitive training for bipolar disorder (MCT-BD) compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU) among individuals with BD in remission. The aim was to determine whether MCT-BD could improve social cognition and overall functioning in this population.Participants (N = 56) were recruited via social media and an internal database at the University of São Paulo Medical School. Inclusion criteria included a confirmed BD diagnosis, current state of remission, and the presence of social functioning impairments. Exclusion criteria included any impairments that could hinder neuropsychological testing. Patients were randomly assigned to either MCT-BD or TAU, with assessments conducted at baseline and follow-up. The MCT-BD program consisted of nine sessions.METHODSParticipants (N = 56) were recruited via social media and an internal database at the University of São Paulo Medical School. Inclusion criteria included a confirmed BD diagnosis, current state of remission, and the presence of social functioning impairments. Exclusion criteria included any impairments that could hinder neuropsychological testing. Patients were randomly assigned to either MCT-BD or TAU, with assessments conducted at baseline and follow-up. The MCT-BD program consisted of nine sessions.The overall attendance rate across all MCT-BD intervention sessions was 96.6%. The MCT-BD program demonstrated added value in improving social cognition, specifically in emotion recognition reaction time. However, no significant changes were found in theory of mind, psychosocial functioning, or quality of life.RESULTSThe overall attendance rate across all MCT-BD intervention sessions was 96.6%. The MCT-BD program demonstrated added value in improving social cognition, specifically in emotion recognition reaction time. However, no significant changes were found in theory of mind, psychosocial functioning, or quality of life.This RCT provides preliminary evidence for the efficacy of MCT-BD in improving emotion recognition latency, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions in social cognition outcomes for individuals with BD. The study's strengths include high completion rates and comprehensive cognitive assessments. Future studies should explore long-term effects and personalized treatment approaches aiming to improve social-cognitive deficits in this population.CONCLUSIONThis RCT provides preliminary evidence for the efficacy of MCT-BD in improving emotion recognition latency, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions in social cognition outcomes for individuals with BD. The study's strengths include high completion rates and comprehensive cognitive assessments. Future studies should explore long-term effects and personalized treatment approaches aiming to improve social-cognitive deficits in this population.
Impairments in social cognition in bipolar disorder (BD) have been extensively described in the last decade but few treatment strategies have been studied to address this issue. This study presents findings from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating the efficacy of metacognitive training for bipolar disorder (MCT-BD) compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU) among individuals with BD in remission. The aim was to determine whether MCT-BD could improve social cognition and overall functioning in this population. Participants (N = 56) were recruited via social media and an internal database at the University of São Paulo Medical School. Inclusion criteria included a confirmed BD diagnosis, current state of remission, and the presence of social functioning impairments. Exclusion criteria included any impairments that could hinder neuropsychological testing. Patients were randomly assigned to either MCT-BD or TAU, with assessments conducted at baseline and follow-up. The MCT-BD program consisted of nine sessions. The overall attendance rate across all MCT-BD intervention sessions was 96.6%. The MCT-BD program demonstrated added value in improving social cognition, specifically in emotion recognition reaction time. However, no significant changes were found in theory of mind, psychosocial functioning, or quality of life. This RCT provides preliminary evidence for the efficacy of MCT-BD in improving emotion recognition latency, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions in social cognition outcomes for individuals with BD. The study's strengths include high completion rates and comprehensive cognitive assessments. Future studies should explore long-term effects and personalized treatment approaches aiming to improve social-cognitive deficits in this population.
Author Biazus, Taís Boeira
Lafer, Beny
de Siqueira Rotenberg, Luisa
Curvello, Renata
Garrudo Guirado, Alia
Nardini, Clara
da Silva Franco, Milene
Stamm, Thomas J
Campanha, Thuani
Carozzino, Maria Eduarda
O'Malley, Grace
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