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Antidepressant Therapy in Treating Bipolar Type II Major Depression
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Purpose
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Bipolar Disorder Depression | Drug: Venlafaxine Drug: Lithium Carbonate | Phase 4 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Treatment of Bipolar Type II Major Depression |
- Depressive Relapse [ Time Frame: Weeks 16, 20, 24, 30, 36 ]These subjects must be responders. Outcome measures were obtained at continuation weeks. Participant would be considered "depressive relapse" if relapsed by any of these times.
- Treatment-Emergent Mood Symptoms [ Time Frame: Measured at Weeks 12 and 36 ]These subjects must be responders.
| Enrollment: | 140 |
| Study Start Date: | December 2007 |
| Study Completion Date: | June 2013 |
| Primary Completion Date: | June 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
|
Experimental: I
Antidepressant therapy
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Drug: Venlafaxine
75 to 375 mg
|
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Active Comparator: II
Mood stabilizer therapy
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Drug: Lithium Carbonate
300 to 2400 mg
|
Detailed Description:
Bipolar type II (BP II) depression affects 2.5% of the U.S. adult population. People with BP II disorder do not experience the manic episodes that are characteristic of BP I disorder, but rather they experience more modest mood swings with a greater number of major depressive episodes (MDEs). These MDEs are associated with high rates of disease and death. The treatment of BP II depression remains a challenge for clinicians. Mood stabilizer (MS) monotherapy is the current recommended treatment for BD II MDE, but there is reason to believe that antidepressant drug (AD) monotherapy could also be an effective treatment. However, concerns over AD-induced manic switch episodes have limited the use of this treatment option. Preliminary studies using the ADs fluoxetine or venlafaxine have shown success in treating and lowering the manic switch rate of those with BP II MDE. This study will compare the safety and effectiveness of AD monotherapy versus MS monotherapy in treating people with BP II major depression.
Participation in this double-blind study will last up to 9 months. After screening, which includes a medical and psychiatric history review, a physical exam, an electrocardiogram (EKG) test, clinical laboratory tests, a urine-based drug test, and a pregnancy test if applicable, participants will be randomly placed into one of two treatment groups. Participants in the AD monotherapy group will be treated with venlafaxine, and participants in the MS monotherapy group will be treated with lithium. During the first 12 weeks, there will be a total of nine study visits lasting between 45 and 60 minutes. In these visits, participants will receive their study drug and will undergo various assessments, including a review of medication history and side effects, vital sign measurements, and questionnaires about depression and daily functioning. Blood samples will be taken at most visits.
Participants who respond well during the initial 12 weeks of therapy with either drug will have the option to continue treatment for 6 additional months. During this time, participants will continue their assigned treatment and will attend five monthly study visits that will repeat previous assessments and procedures.
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for Axis I bipolar II disorder
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for Axis I major depressive episode
- Score of 16 on 17-item HAM-D rating scale
- Not taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) for more than 2 weeks prior to study entry
- Willing to use an effective form of birth control throughout the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of mania
- Current primary Axis I diagnosis other than bipolar II disorder
- Alcohol or drug dependence within 3 months prior to study entry
- Contraindication to treatment with venlafaxine or lithium
- Unstable medical condition (e.g., thyroid disease, hypertension, or angina pectoris)
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Requires hospitalization
- Requires concurrent neuroleptic or MS therapy
- Requires concurrent AD therapy
- Current psychotic features
- Inadequate trial of therapy at the time of initial screening visit
- History of intolerance to either venlafaxine or lithium
- Unlikely to participate in a 36-week trial
- Presence of apparent secondary gain
Contacts and LocationsPlease refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00602537
| United States, Pennsylvania | |
| Depression Research Unit - University of Pennsylvania | |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104-3309 | |
| Principal Investigator: | Robert J. DeRubeis, PhD | University of Pennsylvania |
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
| Responsible Party: | University of Pennsylvania |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00602537 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
R01MH060353-02 ( US NIH Grant/Contract Award Number ) 2R01MH060353-06A2 ( US NIH Grant/Contract Award Number ) |
| Study First Received: | January 15, 2008 |
| Results First Received: | November 10, 2016 |
| Last Updated: | April 21, 2017 |
| Individual Participant Data | |
| Plan to Share IPD: | No |
Keywords provided by University of Pennsylvania:
|
Bipolar Type II Disorder Hypomania Antidepressant Mood Stabilizer Venlafaxine |
Lithium Carbonate Major Depressive Episode Hypomanic Episodes Prevention of Depression Relapse |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Depression Depressive Disorder Bipolar Disorder Depressive Disorder, Major Behavioral Symptoms Mood Disorders Mental Disorders Bipolar and Related Disorders Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Lithium Carbonate Antidepressive Agents Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors |
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors Membrane Transport Modulators Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Neurotransmitter Agents Physiological Effects of Drugs Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation Psychotropic Drugs Enzyme Inhibitors Antimanic Agents Tranquilizing Agents Central Nervous System Depressants |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 23, 2017