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Depakote Monotherapy, Olanzapine Monotherapy, and Combination Therapy of Depakote Plus Olanzapine in Stable Subjects During the Maintenance Phase of Bipolar Illness

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Bipolar Disorder
Registration Number
NCT00071253
Lead Sponsor
Abbott
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of continued combination therapy using Depakote plus olanzapine, vs. Depakote monotherapy and olanzapine monotherapy in stable subjects during the maintenance phase of bipolar illness.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
180
Inclusion Criteria
  • DSM-IV-TR primary diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder as confirmed by the SCID
  • Outpatient receiving treatment with a combination of Depakote plus olanzapine for their bipolar illness and considered clinically stable (e.g., no more than minimal symptoms, no psychiatric hospitalizations, no increase in intensity of clinical interventions) for the preceding 4 months
  • Identified at Screening a most bothersome side effect listed in the UKU which makes switching to monotherapy desirable
  • MRS total score < 12 on two consecutive ratings, separated by at least 5 days (Screening and Day 1)
  • DSS score < 13 on two consecutive ratings, separated by at least five days (Screening and Day 1)
  • CGI-S score < 3 on two consecutive ratings, separated by at least five days (Screening and Day 1)
  • Serum valproate level > 45 mcg/mL, and a maximum allowable dose of Depakote of 3000 mg/day at Screening
  • Olanzapine dose between 5 and 20 mg/day at Screening
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • Axis I (e.g., anxiety disorder) or Axis II (e.g., personality disorder) that would interfere with compliance or confound interpretation of study results
  • Has taken antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, or anticonvulsants (unless specifically for seizure control) other than Depakote or olanzapine in the four months prior to randomization. Other psychotropics (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics) with the exception of stimulants, that have been used routinely to maintain stability in the preceding four months may be continued, but not increased or decreased
  • Has first manic episode after age 60
  • Has ever taken clozapine
  • Has received depot neuroleptic medication within six months of randomization
  • Urine toxicology screen is positive for phencyclidine (PCP), opiates, cocaine or amphetamines
  • History of active alcohol or substance abuse/dependence within 90 days prior to Screening
  • Known history of non-response to either Depakote or olanzapine monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar disorder

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
CGI-s
CGI-i
MRS
DSS
SADS-C
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (15)

Behavioral and Medical Research, LLC

🇺🇸

Anaheim, California, United States

Synergy Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Chula Vista, California, United States

Clinical Trial Management

🇺🇸

Fort Meyers, Florida, United States

Segal Institute for Clinical Research

🇺🇸

North Miami, Florida, United States

Rush Presbyterian - St. Luke's

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

University of Louisville Outpatient Psychiatry

🇺🇸

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

University of Mississippi Medical Center

🇺🇸

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Creighton University Department of Psychiatry

🇺🇸

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Lake Mead Hospital

🇺🇸

North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

NYU School of Medicine

🇺🇸

New York City, New York, United States

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Behavioral and Medical Research, LLC
🇺🇸Anaheim, California, United States

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