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Bipolar DisorderAMUPNCT00585702

Antimanic Drug Use in Pregnancy

An observational study of Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy, run by University of Pittsburgh at 1 site 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 learn about the effects of bipolar disorder or the use of antimanic medications on the mother's health and wellbeing during pregnancy and for the first postpartum year. Infant health and development are also assessed during the first year. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Bipolar Disorder, Pregnancy
How many people
201 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2006to Mar 2012
Phase
Observational
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 18 to 45 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: Age 18 or older Pregnant at 20 weeks or more English-speaking DSM-IV diagnosis of BP, any subtype

Who may be able to join

  • Age 18 or older
  • Pregnant at 20 weeks or more
  • Women must receive OB care
  • English-speaking
  • DSM-IV diagnosis of BP, any subtype
  • Age 18 or older
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  • Pregnant at 20 weeks or more
  • English-speaking
  • Women must receive OB care.
  • Women may have past or present subclinical Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-IV.

Who cannot join

  • Women must have no Active Alcohol Abuse or Dependence, Active Abuse or Dependence of Opiates, Inhalants, Amphetamines including Ecstasy or LSD, Active IV Drug Abuse, or Methadone Maintenance.
  • Women must not take drugs in the FDA categories D or X.
  • Additional Exclusion Criteria for Control Subjects:
  • Women must have no lifetime history of Bipolar Disorder or antimanic drug use.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to learn about the effects of bipolar disorder or the use of antimanic medications on the mother's health and wellbeing during pregnancy and for the first postpartum year. Infant health and development are also assessed during the first year. Participation in the study includes 7 study visits, three in pregnancy and four postpartum.

Keywords
Bipolar Disorder, Pregnancy, Infant Development
Medical subject headings
Bipolar Disorder

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT00585702
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Pregnant women with bipolar disorder
2Pregnant women without bipolar disorder

What is being measured

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

  1. SIGH-ADS

    Measured: 20, 30 36 weeks gestation, 2,12,28,52 weeks postpartum

  2. Mania Rating Scale

    Measured: 20, 30 36 weeks gestation, 2,12,28,52 weeks postpartum

  3. Bayley Scales of Infant Development

    Measured: 12, 28, 52 weeks postpartum

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Weight gain in pregnancy

    Measured: 20,30,36 weeks gestation

  2. Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV

    Measured: 20 weeks gestation at enrollment

  3. Nutritional Blood Levels

    Measured: 20, 30 36 weeks gestation, 2,12,28,52 weeks postpartum

  4. Maternal Functioning and Gratification

    Measured: 2, 12, 28, 52 weeks postpartum

  5. Infant physical exam

    Measured: 2,12,28,52 weeks post delivery

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Jan 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2006
  3. Primary completionMar 2012
  4. Study completionMar 2012

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
201 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00585702
Sponsor's protocol ID
1R01MH075921
Other IDs
1R01MH075921
Acronym
AMUP
Status last verified
Sep 2013
First submitted
28 Dec 2007
Last updated
7 Oct 2013
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Wisner KL, Sit D, O'Shea K, Bogen DL, Clark CT, Pinheiro E, Yang A, Ciolino JD. Bipolar disorder and psychotropic medication: Impact on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. J Affect Disord. 2019 Jan 15;243:220-225. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.09.045. Epub 2018 Sep 18.

    PubMed 30248632
  • Yang A, Ciolino JD, Pinheiro E, Rasmussen-Torvik LJ, Sit DKY, Wisner KL. Neonatal Discontinuation Syndrome in Serotonergic Antidepressant-Exposed Neonates. J Clin Psychiatry. 2017 May;78(5):605-611. doi: 10.4088/JCP.16m11044.

    PubMed 28570796
  • Santucci AK, Singer LT, Wisniewski SR, Luther JF, Eng HF, Sit DK, Wisner KL. One-Year Developmental Outcomes for Infants of Mothers With Bipolar Disorder. J Clin Psychiatry. 2017 Sep-Oct;78(8):1083-1090. doi: 10.4088/JCP.15m10535.

    PubMed 28068465
  • Kim DR, Pinheiro E, Luther JF, Eng HF, Dills JL, Wisniewski SR, Wisner KL. Is third trimester serotonin reuptake inhibitor use associated with postpartum hemorrhage? J Psychiatr Res. 2016 Feb;73:79-85. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2015.11.005. Epub 2015 Nov 19.

    PubMed 26692255

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy, run by University of Pittsburgh at 1 site 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 10 inclusion and 4 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 7 Oct 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site 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.

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?

SIGH-ADS (time frame: 20, 30 36 weeks gestation, 2,12,28,52 weeks postpartum). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT00585702, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 7 Oct 2013.

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