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Bipolar DisordersHARMONYNCT00888264

A NIS Evaluating the Treatment Patterns of Atypical Antipsychotics in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar I or II Disorder

An observational study of Bipolar Disorders, run by AstraZeneca at 45 sites in Belgium.

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 NIS is to obtain data on how AAPs are used in DSM-IV-TR Bipolar I and II Disorder, in the course of a major depressive episode. Both the parameters of use of AAPs and clinical evaluation will be recorded and potential differences that may exist due to epidemiological factors or comorbidities will… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Bipolar Disorders
How many people
152 participants
Where
45 sitesBelgium
Study dates
May 2009to Aug 2010
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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Outpatients (male or female), diagnosed with Bipolar I or II disorder, having presented or presenting a major depressive episode (according to DSM-IV-TR) with starting date of 6 months maximum before the inclusion.

Who may be able to join

  • Outpatients, diagnosed with Bipolar I or II Disorder, having presented or presenting a major depressive episode (according to DSM-IV-TR) with a starting date of 6 months maximum before the inclusion.
  • Current treatment with atypical antipsychotic(s) (AAP(s)) minimal 1 month and maximum 6 months prior to the first study visit
  • Patient takes an AAP at an adequate therapeutic dose as indicated in the local Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) and current medical practice

Who cannot join

  • Patients diagnosed with Bipolar I or II, experiencing a hypomanic, manic or mixed episode at time of inclusion
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women of childbearing potential not using a medical reliable method of contraception as stated in the SPC of the AAPs

Trial locations and contacts

45 sites in 1 country.

45 sites in 1 country

Belgium45 sites
  • Research Site

    Aarschot

  • Research Site

    Afsnee

  • Research Site

    Antwerp

  • Research Site

    Asse

  • Research Site

    Berchem

  • Research Site

    Bertrix

  • Research Site

    Bierbeek

  • Research Site

    Bouge

  • Research Site

    Bruges

  • Research Site

    Brussels

  • Research Site

    Dave

  • Research Site

    Dendermonde

  • Research Site

    Erpe Mere

  • Research Site

    Geel

  • Research Site

    Ghent

  • Research Site

    Hasselt

  • Research Site

    Ixelles-Elsene

  • Research Site

    Kortenberg

  • Research Site

    Kortrijk

  • Research Site

    Laken

  • Research Site

    Lebbeke

  • Research Site

    Lede

  • Research Site

    Leuven

  • Research Site

    Libramont

  • Research Site

    Liège

  • Research Site

    Lierneux

  • Research Site

    Lubbeek

  • Research Site

    Malle

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    Marchienne-au-Pont

  • Research Site

    Mons

  • Research Site

    Montignies-sur-Sambre

  • Research Site

    Namur

  • Research Site

    Ottignies

  • Research Site

    Roselaere

  • Research Site

    Saint Denijs Westrem

  • Research Site

    Saint-Servais

  • Research Site

    Sint-Josse-ten-Noode

  • Research Site

    Sint-Martens-Latem

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    Sint-Niklaas

  • Research Site

    Sleidinge

  • Research Site

    St-Truiden

  • Research Site

    Tienen

  • Research Site

    Tournai

  • Research Site

    Zottegem

  • Research Site

    Zoutleeuw

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About this study

Official title: A 6 Month Observational Multicentric Prospective Study Observing the Use of Atypical Antipsychotics in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar I or II Disorder, in the Course of a Major Depressive Episode

The purpose of this NIS is to obtain data on how AAPs are used in DSM-IV-TR Bipolar I and II Disorder, in the course of a major depressive episode. Both the parameters of use of AAPs and clinical evaluation will be recorded and potential differences that may exist due to epidemiological factors or comorbidities will be analyzed.

Keywords
Antipsychotics, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive episodes, Bipolar I or II Disorders
Medical subject headings
Bipolar Disorder

What is being measured

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

  1. Details of any AAP prescribed 1 to 6 months prior to the first study visit:

    Measured: 4 visits

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), a 10-point observer rating scale, used to assess the symptoms and severity of depression.

    Measured: 4 visits

  2. Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), an 11-point observer rating scale, used to assess the symptoms and severity of mania.

    Measured: 4 visits

  3. Remission rate for the major depressive episode, in progress at inclusion

    Measured: At completion

Timeline

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

  1. First posted27 Apr 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2009
  3. Primary completionAug 2010
  4. Study completionAug 2010

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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
152 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00888264
Sponsor's protocol ID
NIS-NBE-SER-2008/1
Acronym
HARMONY
Status last verified
Dec 2010
First submitted
24 Apr 2009
Last updated
22 Dec 2010
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Bipolar Disorders, run by AstraZeneca at 45 sites in Belgium.

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 2 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 22 Dec 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 45 sites in Belgium. 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?

Details of any AAP prescribed 1 to 6 months prior to the first study visit: (time frame: 4 visits). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 22 Dec 2010.

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