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Safety of SPD417 Combined With Other Psychotropic Medications in the Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder

Information source: Validus Pharmaceuticals
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Bipolar Disorder

Intervention: Extended-release carbamazepine (Drug)

Phase: Phase 3

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Validus Pharmaceuticals

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of SPD417 when given with other psychotropic medications to treat bipolar I disorder.

Clinical Details

Official title: A Phase IIIb, Open Label Observational Study of SPD417 Used in Combination With Other Psychotropic Medications for the Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder

Study design: Treatment, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Single Group Assignment, Safety Study

Primary outcome: Safety as assessed by treatment-emergent adverse events over 8 weeks of treatment

Secondary outcome:

YMRS Scale

Clinical Global Impressions Scale - Bipolar Version

HAM-D and MADRS Scales for Depression

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- DSM-IV criteria for Bipolar I disorder

- Screening YMRS score =>16

- Women of childbearing potential agree to take adequate precautions against

contraception

- Currently receiving treatment with antipsychotic therapy or combination therapy of

mood stabilizer and antipsychotic

Exclusion Criteria:

- Hospitalization required for treatment of psychiatric symptoms

- Patients who meet DSM-IV for ultra-rapid cycling

- History of serious suicide attempt requiring medical intervention

- Female subjects who are pregnant or lactating, including females with a positive

pregnancy test at screening

Locations and Contacts

Additional Information

Starting date: February 2005
Ending date: October 2005
Last updated: November 1, 2007

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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