NCT01202604

Brief Summary

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of administered maintenance treatments in bipolar disorder I and II, defined as the percentage of patients who experience a relapse episode during the first 9 months after a mood event (manic or depressive).

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
294

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2010

Geographic Reach
1 country

33 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2010

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 14, 2010

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 16, 2010

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

December 20, 2011

Status Verified

December 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

September 14, 2010

Last Update Submit

December 19, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

Bipolar disorder I and IImood eventmanic or depressiveGreece

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The proportion of patients (n, %) who will experience a relapse episode (manic, hypomanic, depressive, mixed)

    During the first 9 months after the acute mood episode or in case of relapse occurrence.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Description of administered treatments for the management of the acute phase of bipolar disorder [mood stabilizers (n,%), antidepressants (n,%), and antipsychotics (n,%)].

    4 months and 9 months after the acute mood episode or in case of relapse occurrence

  • Description of management of relapse episodes in patients previously receiving treatment during the maintenance phase

    In all visits - during the whole study period (9 months)

  • YMRS total score, HAM-D total score

    At baseline and final visit (9 months after the acute mood episode)

Study Arms (1)

Outpatients with bipolar disorder I or II (as per DSM-IV)

The percentage of patients who experience a relapse episode during the first 9 months after a mood event (manic or depressive).

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Outpatients diagnosed with bipolar disorder I or II (as per DSM-IV), who have received therapy with at least one atypical antipsychotic for the acute episode and whose treating physician has considered they have entered the maintenance phase.

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects who experienced the last acute mood episode during the last 2 months and are in euthymic state (YMRS score ≤12 and HAM-D score ≤12) for at least two weeks
  • Diagnosis of bipolar disorder I or II (as per DSM-IV), with or without rapid cycling
  • Subjects who have been treated with at least one atypical antipsychotic for the management of an acute mood event (manic or depressive) as monotherapy or in combination with other medication
  • Provision of informed consent prior to study participation

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects fulfilling criteria for diagnosis of any other psychiatric condition (except from bipolar disorder I or II), as per DSM-IV Axis Ι, concomitant organic mental disorder or mental retardation
  • Subjects who have received treatment with a depot
  • Substance abuse or dependence (with the exception of nicotine dependence), as defined by DSM-IV criteria
  • Inability of subjects to comply with the study protocol.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (33)

Research Site

Aigio, Achaias, Greece

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Ag. Paraskevi, Attikis, Greece

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Athens, Attikis, Greece

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Chaïdári, Attikis, Greece

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Drapetsona, Attikis, Greece

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Elefsina, Attikis, Greece

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Glyfada, Attikis, Greece

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Ilissia, Attikis, Greece

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Kifissia, Attikis, Greece

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Koropí, Attikis, Greece

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Marousi, Attikis, Greece

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N. Kosmos, Attikis, Greece

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Pangrati, Attikis, Greece

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Petroúpolis, Attikis, Greece

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Piraeus, Attikis, Greece

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Thebes, Attikis, Greece

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Vironas, Attikis, Greece

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Ag. Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

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Agrinio, Etoloakarnania, Greece

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Arta, Etoloakarnania, Greece

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Alexandroupoli, Evros, Greece

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Lamia, Fhiotidos, Greece

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Amaliáda, Ilias, Greece

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Karditsa, Karditsas, Greece

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Katerini, Katerinis, Greece

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Kavala, Kavalas, Greece

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Sparti, Lakonias, Greece

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Edessa, Pellas, Greece

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Giannitsá, Pellas, Greece

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Preveza, Prevezis, Greece

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Serres, Serres, Greece

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Thessaloniki, Thessalonikis, Greece

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Trikala, Trikalon, Greece

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Bipolar DisorderMania

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bipolar and Related DisordersMood DisordersMental DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Dr. Panagiotis Pontikis

    AstraZeneca S.A. Greece

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 14, 2010

First Posted

September 16, 2010

Study Start

September 1, 2010

Primary Completion

December 1, 2011

Study Completion

December 1, 2011

Last Updated

December 20, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-12

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