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Bipolar DisorderPhase 3NCT00067262

An Outpatient Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Depakote ER in the Treatment of Mania/Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

A Phase 3 study testing Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets in people with Bipolar Disorder, run by Abbott at 16 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of Depakote ER (Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets) compared to placebo in the treatment of bipolar disorder, manic or mixed type in children and adolescents ages 10-17 years. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 10 to 17 years
Conditions the study is for
Bipolar Disorder
What is being tested?
Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
How many people
150 participants
Where
16 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Mar 2003to not given
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 10 to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Current primary diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, mania or mixed type
  • Outpatient between 10 and 17 years of age
  • Young Mania Rating Scale score greater than or equal to 20 during screening/washout and at Day 1

Who cannot join

  • Axis I other than Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), Panic Disorder; or Axis II (e.g., personality disorder) that would interfere with compliance or confound interpretation of study results
  • Current manic episode is drug-induced or secondary to a medical disorder (e.g., anti-depressants, hyperthyroidism)
  • Expected to require hospitalization for the current manic episode
  • Participation in psychotherapy that was started within the past 3 months, or if any significant changes are anticipated
  • Has taken atomoxetine or has taken allowed stimulant medication that has not been stable for at least 3 months prior to Day 1, or a dosage adjustment is expected during the study, or that may worsen mood symptoms
  • Unable to swallow tablets
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  • Has received depot psychoactive medication within one inter-injection interval of Day 1
  • Urine toxicology screen is positive for phencyclidine (PCP), opiates, cocaine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines or amphetamines
  • History of alcohol or substance dependence within past 3 mos. or substance abuse within past month
  • History of failed treatment on adequate Depakote (DR or ER) for a manic episode within past 12 months
  • Has taken Depakote (DR or ER) regularly for the current manic episode
  • Has serious violent, homicidal, or suicidal ideation

Trial locations and contacts

16 sites in 1 country.

16 sites in 1 country

United States16 sites
  • Study site

    Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701

  • Mountain West Clinical Trials

    Boise, Idaho, 83704

  • Mercy Health Research

    Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017

  • New Oakland Child/Adoles and Family Center

    Clinton Township, Michigan

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

    Galveston, Texas, 77705

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

    Houston, Texas, 77058

  • Study site

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40509

  • Capstone Clinical Research

    Libertyville, Illinois, 60031

  • Professional Clinical Research, Inc.

    Miami, Florida, 33161

  • LSU - Health Science Center

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112

  • Cientifica Inc at Praire View, Inc.

    Newton, Kansas, 67114

  • Segal Institute for Clinical Research

    North Miami, Florida, 33161

  • Cutting Edge Research Group

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  • Brentwood Research Institute

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94304

  • Childrens National Medical Center

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010

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About this study

Official title: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Depakote ER for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of Depakote ER (Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets) compared to placebo in the treatment of bipolar disorder, manic or mixed type in children and adolescents ages 10-17 years.

Being tested
Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets
Keywords
Bipolar Disorder Type 1 (manic or mixed type)
Medical subject headings
Bipolar Disorder, Mania

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release TabletsDrug

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change from baseline to the final evaluation in Y-MRS score.

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Vital signs

  2. Adverse events

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Aug 2003 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2003

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Enrolment
150 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00067262
Sponsor's protocol ID
M01-342
Status last verified
Aug 2006
First submitted
13 Aug 2003
Last updated
4 Aug 2006
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Wagner KD, Redden L, Kowatch RA, Wilens TE, Segal S, Chang K, Wozniak P, Vigna NV, Abi-Saab W, Saltarelli M. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of divalproex extended-release in the treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2009 May;48(5):519-532. doi: 10.1097/CHI.0b013e31819c55ec.

    PubMed 19325497

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets in people with Bipolar Disorder, run by Abbott at 16 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Aug 2006. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 16 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from baseline to the final evaluation in Y-MRS score.. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00067262, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Aug 2006.

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