Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study of Varenicline for Prevention of Relapse to Smoking in Patients With Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder (NCT NCT00621777)

NCT ID: NCT00621777

Last Updated: 2017-12-21

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

247 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

76 weeks

Results posted on

2017-12-21

Participant Flow

Enrolled from 03/08 to 04/12 from 10 community mental health centers in MA, MI, NH, IN, AL, and MN, participants were 18-70 years, outpatients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective or bipolar disorder, smoked 10+ cigs/day, had CO levels \>9 ppm, willing to take varenicline, agreed to set a quit date within 4 wks of enrollment, and were stable

44 participants were excluded after signing consent: 4 site closure, 40 Did not meet inclusion criteria, 17 Active substance abuse, 8 Unstable medical condition, 8 Unstable psychological symptoms, 4 Lost to follow-up, 3 Other

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Varenicline
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. 1. Open label, smoking cessation phase: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study wk 11, ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 wks. 2. Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Relapse-Prevention Phase: Participants in the open phase who met criteria for biochemically verified, 7-day, point-prevalence abstinence at wks 11 and 12 were considered to be continuously abstinent for at least 14 days and were randomized to continue varenicline, 1.0 mg twice a day, or switch to identical-appearing placebo for wks 12 through 52
Placebo
Placebo: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11,ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the placebo condition will receive placebo pills for 40 weeks.
Open Phase
STARTED
203
0
Open Phase
COMPLETED
87
0
Open Phase
NOT COMPLETED
116
0
Randomized Phase
STARTED
40
47
Randomized Phase
COMPLETED
33
28
Randomized Phase
NOT COMPLETED
7
19

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Varenicline
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. 1. Open label, smoking cessation phase: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study wk 11, ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 wks. 2. Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Relapse-Prevention Phase: Participants in the open phase who met criteria for biochemically verified, 7-day, point-prevalence abstinence at wks 11 and 12 were considered to be continuously abstinent for at least 14 days and were randomized to continue varenicline, 1.0 mg twice a day, or switch to identical-appearing placebo for wks 12 through 52
Placebo
Placebo: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11,ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the placebo condition will receive placebo pills for 40 weeks.
Open Phase
Adverse Event
20
0
Open Phase
Did not abstain during open phase
56
0
Open Phase
Withdrawal by Subject
17
0
Open Phase
administrative
13
0
Open Phase
Lost to Follow-up
10
0
Randomized Phase
Adverse Event
3
3
Randomized Phase
Lost to Follow-up
3
3
Randomized Phase
Withdrawal by Subject
1
9
Randomized Phase
administrative
0
3
Randomized Phase
Death
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Study of Varenicline for Prevention of Relapse to Smoking in Patients With Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Varenicline
n=40 Participants
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. Varenicline has demonstrated safety when dosed at 1 mg twice per day for up to one year. Varenicline: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11, ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the varenicline condition will receive varenicline at the dose used to attain initial abstinence for 40 weeks.
Placebo
n=47 Participants
Placebo: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11,ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the placebo condition will receive placebo pills for 40 weeks.
Total
n=87 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
51.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.6 • n=5 Participants
45.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3 • n=7 Participants
47.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.2 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
31 Participants
n=7 Participants
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
34 Participants
n=7 Participants
64 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
38 Participants
n=5 Participants
47 Participants
n=7 Participants
85 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 76 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Varenicline
n=40 Participants
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. Varenicline has demonstrated safety when dosed at 1 mg twice per day for up to one year. Varenicline: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11, ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the varenicline condition will receive varenicline at the dose used to attain initial abstinence for 40 weeks.
Placebo
n=47 Participants
Placebo: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11,ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the placebo condition will receive placebo pills for 40 weeks.
Rate of 7-day Point Prevalence Abstinence at the End of the Relapse Prevention Phase (Study Week 53) in the Extended Duration Pharmacotherapy Group vs. the Placebo Group
7-day, point-prevalence abstinence at week 52
24 participants
9 participants
Rate of 7-day Point Prevalence Abstinence at the End of the Relapse Prevention Phase (Study Week 53) in the Extended Duration Pharmacotherapy Group vs. the Placebo Group
Continuous abstinence, weeks 12-64
18 participants
7 participants
Rate of 7-day Point Prevalence Abstinence at the End of the Relapse Prevention Phase (Study Week 53) in the Extended Duration Pharmacotherapy Group vs. the Placebo Group
Continuous abstinence, weeks 12-76
12 participants
5 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at week 52

Population: Only 63 subjects completed study visit #52, therefore only these subjects were analyzed at this time point for this variable

Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale is a 24 item scale that is designed to assess positive and negative symptoms, and general psychopathology in people with serious mental illness. Each item is rated on a 7-point scale from not present to extremely severe; higher scores in a range of 24 to 168, indicate more severe symptoms Ratings are based on observation and patient report. The validity of the BPRS is generally high when compared with other measures of general psychopathology. It was administered at baseline, study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Varenicline
n=31 Participants
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. Varenicline has demonstrated safety when dosed at 1 mg twice per day for up to one year. Varenicline: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11, ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the varenicline condition will receive varenicline at the dose used to attain initial abstinence for 40 weeks.
Placebo
n=32 Participants
Placebo: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11,ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the placebo condition will receive placebo pills for 40 weeks.
Safety and Tolerability of Extended Duration Pharmacotherapy When Added to Antipsychotic Medications in Schizophrenia Patients Who Have Recently Quit Smoking as Assessed by the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
50.43 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.08
47.88 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at week 52

The 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) is a 12-item measure of perceived health status with good reliability, validity and correlation with other health measures. It is scored via a standard algorithm, with higher scores indicating better patient self perception of health, with a mean score of 50 and a standard deviation of 10 in a representative sample of the US population. The score is computed using the scores of the twelve questions and range from 0 to 100, where a zero score indicates the lowest level of health and 100 indicates the highest level of health. This was administered at baseline and end of study.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Varenicline
n=30 Participants
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. Varenicline has demonstrated safety when dosed at 1 mg twice per day for up to one year. Varenicline: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11, ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the varenicline condition will receive varenicline at the dose used to attain initial abstinence for 40 weeks.
Placebo
n=30 Participants
Placebo: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study week 11,ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline with instructions on how to take the study medication. Titration is as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 weeks. In addition, participants who enter the relapse prevention phase and are randomized to the placebo condition will receive placebo pills for 40 weeks.
Effect of Treatment With Varenicline Versus Placebo on Health-related Quality of Life Indices in Recently Abstinent Smokers With Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder as Measured by the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12)
47.59 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.95
48.39 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.05

Adverse Events

Varenicline Open Label (Open Phase)

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 113 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Varenicline

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 26 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 21 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Varenicline Open Label (Open Phase)
n=203 participants at risk
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. 1\. Open label, smoking cessation phase: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study wk 11, ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 wks.
Varenicline
n=40 participants at risk
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. 2\. Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Relapse-Prevention Phase: Participants in the open phase who met criteria for biochemically verified, 7-day, point-prevalence abstinence at wks 11 and 12 were considered to be continuously abstinent for at least 14 days and were randomized to continue varenicline, 1.0 mg twice a day, or switch to identical-appearing placebo for wks 12 through 52
Placebo
n=47 participants at risk
2\. Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Relapse-Prevention Phase: Participants in the open phase who met criteria for biochemically verified, 7-day, point-prevalence abstinence at wks 11 and 12 were considered to be continuously abstinent for at least 14 days and were randomized to continue varenicline, 1.0 mg twice a day, or switch to identical-appearing placebo for wks 12 through 52
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Sepsis associated with complications of diabetes that resulted in death
0.00%
0/203 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
0.00%
0/40 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
2.1%
1/47 • Number of events 1 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
0.00%
0/203 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
0.00%
0/40 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
2.1%
1/47 • Number of events 1 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Pancreatitis
0.00%
0/203 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
2.5%
1/40 • Number of events 1 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
0.00%
0/47 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
0.00%
0/203 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
2.5%
1/40 • Number of events 1 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
0.00%
0/47 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Psychiatric disorders
psychiatric hospitalization
1.5%
3/203 • Number of events 3 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
5.0%
2/40 • Number of events 2 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
10.6%
5/47 • Number of events 5 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Varenicline Open Label (Open Phase)
n=203 participants at risk
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. 1\. Open label, smoking cessation phase: At each weekly study visit from the baseline visit to study wk 11, ALL subjects will receive a one-week supply of varenicline as follows: 0.5 mg varenicline per day for 3 days, then 0.5 mg twice per day for 4 days, and then 1 mg twice per day for 11 wks.
Varenicline
n=40 participants at risk
Varenicline is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and a full agonist at alpha 7 nAChRs that has been shown to be effective for smoking cessation compared with placebo and bupropion, with effects on abstinence rates for up to one year. 2\. Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Relapse-Prevention Phase: Participants in the open phase who met criteria for biochemically verified, 7-day, point-prevalence abstinence at wks 11 and 12 were considered to be continuously abstinent for at least 14 days and were randomized to continue varenicline, 1.0 mg twice a day, or switch to identical-appearing placebo for wks 12 through 52
Placebo
n=47 participants at risk
2\. Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Relapse-Prevention Phase: Participants in the open phase who met criteria for biochemically verified, 7-day, point-prevalence abstinence at wks 11 and 12 were considered to be continuously abstinent for at least 14 days and were randomized to continue varenicline, 1.0 mg twice a day, or switch to identical-appearing placebo for wks 12 through 52
General disorders
Nausea
55.7%
113/203 • Number of events 340 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
62.5%
25/40 • Number of events 69 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
38.3%
18/47 • Number of events 52 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
43.3%
88/203 • Number of events 266 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
47.5%
19/40 • Number of events 81 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
40.4%
19/47 • Number of events 53 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Psychiatric disorders
Irritability
40.9%
83/203 • Number of events 204 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
35.0%
14/40 • Number of events 58 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
38.3%
18/47 • Number of events 47 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
General disorders
Headache
42.4%
86/203 • Number of events 222 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
65.0%
26/40 • Number of events 66 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
44.7%
21/47 • Number of events 64 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation
43.3%
88/203 • Number of events 189 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
45.0%
18/40 • Number of events 56 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
40.4%
19/47 • Number of events 53 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Psychiatric disorders
Excitement
41.9%
85/203 • Number of events 172 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
42.5%
17/40 • Number of events 49 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
44.7%
21/47 • Number of events 44 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
General disorders
Insomnia
39.9%
81/203 • Number of events 237 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
52.5%
21/40 • Number of events 82 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
44.7%
21/47 • Number of events 67 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
35.0%
71/203 • Number of events 137 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
42.5%
17/40 • Number of events 48 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
25.5%
12/47 • Number of events 22 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
19.2%
39/203 • Number of events 89 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
25.0%
10/40 • Number of events 19 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
34.0%
16/47 • Number of events 29 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
General disorders
Abnormal dreams
17.7%
36/203 • Number of events 119 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
20.0%
8/40 • Number of events 44 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
23.4%
11/47 • Number of events 45 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Cardiac disorders
Chest pain
3.9%
8/203 • Number of events 13 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
10.0%
4/40 • Number of events 11 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
4.3%
2/47 • Number of events 9 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
6.9%
14/203 • Number of events 38 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
7.5%
3/40 • Number of events 8 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
6.4%
3/47 • Number of events 16 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
General disorders
Lightheaded
10.3%
21/203 • Number of events 45 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
12.5%
5/40 • Number of events 31 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
8.5%
4/47 • Number of events 12 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
musculoskeletal pain
3.9%
8/203 • Number of events 12 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
15.0%
6/40 • Number of events 11 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
4.3%
2/47 • Number of events 7 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
General disorders
Fatigue
3.4%
7/203 • Number of events 20 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
7.5%
3/40 • Number of events 14 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
4.3%
2/47 • Number of events 5 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
Psychiatric disorders
Suicidal Ideation
3.0%
6/203 • Number of events 6 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
5.0%
2/40 • Number of events 2 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.
4.3%
2/47 • Number of events 2 • At every visit: Calgary Depression Scale, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and the Young Mania Rating Scales. AEs were ascertained by general/specific query: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, excitement, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability.
Additional assessments were conducted at baseline; at study weeks 12, 18, 26, 38, 52, and 64; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Schedule for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms and assessments for health-related quality of life were conducted at baseline and weeks 12, 52, and 64.

Additional Information

A. Eden Evins, MD, MPH

Massachusetts General Hospital

Phone: 6176434679

Results disclosure agreements

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