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Study To Evaluate The Effects Of Gabitril™ In Patients With Social Anxiety Disorder

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Social Anxiety Disorder
Registration Number
NCT00208741
Lead Sponsor
Emory University
Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to determine how safe and effective Gabitril is for outpatients with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).

Detailed Description

This study is being conducted at two sites in the United States. Approximately 50 patients, who are between the ages of 18 and 65 years old will be enrolled at Emory. This study consists of two parts. The first part consists of 12 weeks of open-label treatment with Gabitril. If the study doctor determines that the patients condition has improved and they have completed the initial 12 weeks of treatment they may be eligible for the second part of the study. This part is a 24-week double-blind treatment period with either Gabitril or placebo (inactive medication). There will also be a follow-up visit about 1 to 3 weeks after they have completed taking the study medication. Altogether study participation is expected to last approximately 37 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Primary diagnosis of SAD
  • CGI (S) ≥ 4 at screen
  • LSAS ≥ 50 at baseline
  • Covi Anxiety Scale score greater than the Raskin depression Scale total score at screen
Exclusion Criteria
  • Non-responsive to adequate trials of two or more treatment medications, if previously treated for SAD.
  • HAM-D ≥15 or a score of >2 on Item 1 at baseline
  • Serious or unstable medical condition
  • Alcohol or substance use disorder within 6 months prior to study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clinical Global Impression-Change (CGI-C)
Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A)
Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)
Clinical Global Impression-S (CGI-S).

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Columbia/New York State Psychiatric Institute

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New York, New York, United States

Hillside Hospital of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System

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Long Island, New York, United States

Emory University School of Medicine

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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