Trial Outcomes & Findings for Lamotrigine for the Treatment of Mania in Youth Ages 6-17 With Bipolar Disorder (NCT NCT00181844)

NCT ID: NCT00181844

Last Updated: 2012-04-06

Results Overview

Mean reduction in YMRS score at endpoint/LOCF. This is a scale to measure symptoms of mania in children and adolescents. 11 items are rated from 0-4 (7 items) or 0-8 (4 items). The minimum (least severe) total score is 0, and maximum (most severe) total score is 60.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

51 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

baseline to 12 weeks

Results posted on

2012-04-06

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Lamotrigine
Signed Consent
STARTED
51
Signed Consent
COMPLETED
39
Signed Consent
NOT COMPLETED
12
Exposed to Study Medication
STARTED
39
Exposed to Study Medication
COMPLETED
22
Exposed to Study Medication
NOT COMPLETED
17

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Lamotrigine
Signed Consent
Withdrawal by Subject
5
Signed Consent
Did not meet entrance criteria
7
Exposed to Study Medication
Adverse Event
10
Exposed to Study Medication
Lack of Efficacy
2
Exposed to Study Medication
Non-compliance
2
Exposed to Study Medication
Withdrawal by Subject
1
Exposed to Study Medication
Difficulty meeting study schedule
2

Baseline Characteristics

Lamotrigine for the Treatment of Mania in Youth Ages 6-17 With Bipolar Disorder

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Lamotrigine
n=39 Participants
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age Continuous
10.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.9 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
39 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline to 12 weeks

Mean reduction in YMRS score at endpoint/LOCF. This is a scale to measure symptoms of mania in children and adolescents. 11 items are rated from 0-4 (7 items) or 0-8 (4 items). The minimum (least severe) total score is 0, and maximum (most severe) total score is 60.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lamotrigine
n=39 Participants
Change of Mania Symptoms Assessed by Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
-14.9 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.7

Adverse Events

Lamotrigine

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 34 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Lamotrigine
n=39 participants at risk
Gastrointestinal disorders
Acid reflux
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Appetite loss
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 4
General disorders
Backache
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Bruising
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Chest pain
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Cold
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
12.8%
5/39 • Number of events 9
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Dizziness
10.3%
4/39 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 5
Infections and infestations
Ear infection
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear pain
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 4
Eye disorders
Eye irritation
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Fatigue
12.8%
5/39 • Number of events 9
General disorders
Fever
12.8%
5/39 • Number of events 6
Gastrointestinal disorders
GERD vomiting
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Headache
38.5%
15/39 • Number of events 37
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Hip dysplasia
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Increased appetite
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 2
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Injury
28.2%
11/39 • Number of events 17
General disorders
Insomnia
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itching
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
General disorders
Jitteriness
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Lethargy
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 8
General disorders
Loss of voluntary movement
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Malaise
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Menstrual cramps
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
More manic
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Nasal congestion
15.4%
6/39 • Number of events 7
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
10.3%
4/39 • Number of events 10
General disorders
Nosebleed
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
Panic attacks
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 4
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Poison Ivy
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Rhinorhea
10.3%
4/39 • Number of events 5
General disorders
Shakiness
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Sinus infection
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Sore throat
17.9%
7/39 • Number of events 8
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomach ache
17.9%
7/39 • Number of events 15
General disorders
Temper tantrum
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Tooth pain
15.4%
6/39 • Number of events 8
General disorders
Unsteady
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory infection
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
20.5%
8/39 • Number of events 13
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Wheezing
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rashes
17.9%
7/39
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Contact dermatitis
5.1%
2/39
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Sunburn
5.1%
2/39
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Miscellaneous other skin lesions
10.3%
4/39

Additional Information

Janet Wozniak, MD

Massachusetts General Hospital

Phone: 617-503-1038

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place