Last reviewed · How we verify
A Single-Blind, Randomized, Naturalistic Pilot Study, Comparison of Divalproex ER and Quetiapine for Adults With Acute Mania or Mixed Episodes
The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and tolerability of quetiapine versus divalproex extended-release administered in a rapid oral loading fashion in the treatment of acute episodes of mania or mixed mania in bipolar disorder. Three hypotheses will be tested: Hypothesis 1: treatment ( 3 weeks) of divalproex extended-release is similar to quetiapine in the symptomatic control of mania or mixed mania Hypothesis 2: divalproex extended-release orally loaded may produce significant improvements in symptoms of mania sooner than quetiapine Hypothesis 3: divalproex extended-release may produce significantly less sedation
Details
| Lead sponsor | University of California, San Diego |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 30 |
| Start date | 2006-12 |
| Completion | 2008-12 |
Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder
Interventions
- divalproex ER
- quetiapine
Primary outcomes
- Primary Measure: Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) Primary Endpoint: Day 7 — Day 7
Minimum: 0 Maximum: 60 Higher scores indicate worse outcome
Countries
United States