Overview

Study of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar Disorder

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-08-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of an investigational drug for the treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder. The investigational drug will be given as additional treatment with either lithium or valproate, which are already FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-approved treatments for mania.
Phase:
Phase 3
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Diagnosis of bipolar disorder (type I) with manic or mixed episodes (including
patients with/without psychotic features or with/without a history of rapid cycling)

- In need of psychiatric treatment

- Cooperation and willingness to complete all aspects of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

- Current diagnosis other than bipolar I disorder

- History of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder

- Drug dependence within 1 month prior to study start or testing positive in a urine
drug test

- Suicide attempt within 1 month prior to study start or at immediate risk of harm to
self or others

- Any form of psychotherapy within 1 month prior to study start