A Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Topiramate in the Treatment of Patients With Bipolar Disorder

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

363 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2000-10-31

Study Completion Date

2002-09-30

Brief Summary

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The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topiramate compared with placebo in the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes in patients with Bipolar I Disorder.

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Detailed Description

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This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness of two dose levels of topiramate (400 and 600 milligrams/day) compared with placebo in the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes in patients with Bipolar I Disorder. The trial consists of 3 phases: a screening period; double-blind treatment for 12 weeks; and an optional open-label period of at least 6 months. Assessment of effectiveness include change from baseline to Day 21 for the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) total score. Also included during the 12 week study are the Global Assessment Scale (GAS), Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS), Clinical Global Impressions (CGI), and health-related quality of life measures at specified time intervals. Safety assessments include evaluation of adverse events, rate of withdrawal from the study due to adverse events, and vital signs (blood pressure and pulse) throughout the study, as well as changes in clinical laboratory tests (hematology, biochemistry, urinalysis), electrocardiograms (ECGs), and physical examinations at specified times. The study hypothesis is that the change from baseline in Young Mania Rating Scale (YMSR) total score at Day 21 will be significantly better for the topiramate groups than for the placebo group. Topiramate tablets (50 or 100 milligrams) or placebo, beginning at 50mg daily and increasing over the first week to a maximum of 400mg/day or 600mg/day, depending on study group. Maximum dosage continues up to 12 weeks. Dosage can be decreased or increased at investigator's discretion.

Conditions

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Bipolar Disorders Mood Disorders Affective Disorders, Psychotic

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Interventions

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topiramate

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder by criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Diseases, 4th edition (DSM-IV), and currently experiencing a manic or mixed episode by DSM-IV and Structured Clinical Interview criteria
* experienced at least one previous manic or mixed episode
* Young Mania Rating Scale (YMSR) score \>=20
* physically healthy
* females must be postmenopausal, surgically sterile, or using adequate contraceptive measures, and have a negative pregnancy test.

Exclusion Criteria

* Diagnosis of alcohol or substance dependence (with the exception of nicotine or caffeine dependence) by DSM-IV criteria
* DSM-IV Axis I diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder or impulse control disorder
* experienced a manic episode while taking an antidepressant or psychostimulant drug
* no significant and untreated or unstable medical illness of the liver, kidney, heart, lungs, or endocrine system
* no hypersensitivity to topiramate or have previously participated in a topiramate study.

Minimum Eligible Age

16 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No