Status:

COMPLETED

Aripiprazole in Late Life Bipolar Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Conditions:

Bipolar Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to analyze the effectiveness and tolerability of a new medication, aripiprazole (Abilify), in individuals age 50 years and older who have bipolar disorder (manic-...

Detailed Description

While medications such as valproate (Depakote and others) and lithium are generally considered first-line agents in late life bipolar disorder, side effects are common, and many individuals with bipol...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Must have Bipolar disorder as confirmed by the Mini Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
  • Must be age 50 or older
  • Must have sub-optimal response to current psychotropic management including at least one of the following:
  • Behaviors and symptoms of irritability, agitation, mood liability or diminished ability to interact with others in their place of residence
  • Diminished ability to take care of basic personal needs in their place of residence due to symptoms of bipolar disorder
  • Intolerance to current psychotropic medications; and
  • Must live in the Northeast Ohio area.

Exclusion

  • An unstable medical illness, or a medical illness, which in the opinion of the study investigators, is likely to affect the outcome of the study
  • DSM-IV substance dependence (except nicotine or caffeine) within the past 3 months; or
  • Receiving carbamazepine.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00194038

Start Date

April 1 2004

End Date

June 1 2006

Last Update

December 17 2014

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