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Phase 3 N=379 Randomized Treatment

Study of Outcome and Safety of Lithium, Divalproex and Risperidone for Mania in Children and Adolescents

Bipolar Disorder

Enrolled (actual)
379
Serious AEs
4.0%
Results posted
Mar 2013
Primary outcome: Primary: Clinical Global Impressions-Bipolar Mania Improvement — 2.49; 2.73; 1.70 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Lithium carbonate (Drug); Valproate (Drug); Risperidone (Drug)
Age
Pediatric · 6+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Primary completion
Dec 2008

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Clinical Global Impressions-Bipolar Mania Improvement
2.49; 2.73; 1.70
SECONDARY
Modified Side Effects Form for Children and Adolescents
5.11; 4.95; 3.70
SECONDARY
K-SADS Mania Rating Scale
24.06; 26.31; 14.58

Summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the medications, lithium (Eskalith®), valproate (Depakote®), and risperidone (Risperdal®) in treating children and adolescents with bipolar disorder or symptoms of mania.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • DSM-IV criteria for bipolar I (manic or mixed) or mania for at least 4 weeks
  • CGAS less than or equal to 60
  • Good physical health

Exclusion Criteria

  • Schizophrenia or any pervasive developmental disorder
  • Major medical or neurological disease
  • History of addiction to illicit substances or alcohol or drug abuse within the last 4 weeks
  • IQ less than 70
  • Pregnancy or breast-feeding
  • Unacceptable methods of contraception
  • In-patient care at baseline
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00057681). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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