Status:

COMPLETED

Treatment of Mania Symptoms With Drug Therapy

Lead Sponsor:

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Bipolar Disorder

Schizophrenia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This study will determine the effectiveness of three different drug therapies in treating the symptoms of mania.

Detailed Description

Mania is a serious condition characterized by extreme excitement, mental and physical hyperactivity, insomnia, and disconnected thoughts. Symptoms of mania are common in patients with schizophrenia or...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of bipolar I disorder or schizophrenia
  • Experiencing symptoms of mania at study entry
  • Able to speak and understand English
  • Willing and able to comply with all study requirements

Exclusion

  • History of partial response or nonresponse to any of the drugs or drug combinations given in this study
  • History of intolerance to DVP, DVP-ER, lithium, or quetiapine
  • Disorders that would contraindicate the use of DV, DV-ER, lithium, or quetiapine
  • Use of antidepressants within 1 month prior to study entry
  • Use of fluoxetine within 3 months prior to study entry
  • Impaired cardiac function, as evidenced by abnormal EKG in participants 50 or over
  • Unstable medical illness within 2 months prior to study entry
  • At risk for suicide
  • Substance abuse or dependence within 1 month prior to study entry
  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or plans to become pregnant during the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00183443

Start Date

February 1 2005

End Date

November 1 2010

Last Update

July 17 2018

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VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304