title: Measurement of inter-episode impulsivity in bipolar disorder.
abstract: We carried out a preliminary investigation of impulsivity in patients with bipolar I disorder not meeting criteria for active episodes. Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) scores were significantly higher in bipolar disorder than in control subjects. Laboratory measurements of impulsivity correlated with a BIS-11 score or severity of manic symptoms. Impulsivity in bipolar disorder may have both stable and state-dependent aspects.
authors: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School, 77030, USA. alan.c.swann@uth.tmc.edu
authors: A C
authors: AC
authors: Swann
authors: J C
authors: JC
authors: Anderson
authors: D M
authors: DM
authors: Dougherty
authors: F G
authors: FG
authors: Moeller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D007174:Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales