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

NCT ID: NCT00067262

Last Updated: 2006-08-04

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2003-03-31

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Bipolar Disorder

Keywords

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Bipolar Disorder Type 1 (manic or mixed type)

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Interventions

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Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 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

Exclusion Criteria

* 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
* 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
Minimum Eligible Age

10 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

17 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Abbott

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Principal Investigators

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Global Medical Information

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Abbott

Locations

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Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States

Site Status

Childrens National Medical Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States

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Professional Clinical Research, Inc.

Miami, Florida, United States

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Segal Institute for Clinical Research

North Miami, Florida, United States

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Mountain West Clinical Trials

Boise, Idaho, United States

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Capstone Clinical Research

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

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Cientifica Inc at Praire View, Inc.

Newton, Kansas, United States

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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LSU - Health Science Center

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Brentwood Research Institute

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

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New Oakland Child/Adoles and Family Center

Clinton Township, Michigan, United States

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Mercy Health Research

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

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Cutting Edge Research Group

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, Texas, United States

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University of Texas Medical Branch

Houston, Texas, United States

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Countries

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United States

References

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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.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 19325497 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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M01-342

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id