Status:

COMPLETED

Comparing Compliance, Tolerability, Efficacy and Adverse Events in Bipolar Tients From Valproic Acid to Depakote ER

Lead Sponsor:

Joliet Center for Clinical Research

Collaborating Sponsors:

Abbott

Conditions:

Mood Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare compliance, tolerability, effectiveness, and side-effects in Bipolar I and II patients switching from Valproic Acid to Depakote ER.

Detailed Description

Over the next year between 20 and 40 patients, who meet all inclusion and exclusion criteria, will be entered into the study. The treatment period of the study will last at least 10-13 weeks depending...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Bipolar I and II patients, age 18 and older, currently tolerating a stable dose of Valproic Acid for at least 3 months with a current Valproic Acid level of at least 50 mcg/mL at screening and baseline,

Exclusion

  • Women who are pregnant or breast feeding or intending to become pregnant, contraindication or history of hypersensitivity to valproic acid, DVPX or DVPX ER.
  • Clinically significant organ disease, clinically significant abnormalities in physical examination, EKG, or lab test, history of any disease which in the investigator's opinion may confound the results of the study or pose additional risk.
  • Other principle nonpsychotic or psychotic psychiatric diagnosis. Patients weighing \>300 pounds.
  • Patients taking any other mood stabilizers.
  • Patients not already on a stable dose of valproic acid or have a Valproic Acid level less than 50 mcg/mL at screening.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00211250

Start Date

July 1 2005

End Date

September 1 2006

Last Update

January 28 2009

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Cosme Lozano M.D.

Joliet, Illinois, United States, 60435