CompletedPhase 3

Efficacy and Safety of Seroquel Plus Mood Stabilizer in the Maintenance of Bipolar I Disorder

United States, Canada710 participantsStarted 2004-03

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether quetiapine when used as adjunct to lithium or divalproex is safe and effective in the maintenance treatment of adult patients with Bipolar I Disorder. The study consists of enrollment and 2 phases, the Open-label treatment Phase and the Randomized treatment Phase. PLEASE NOTE: Seroquel SR and Seroquel XR refer to the same formulation. The SR designation was changed to XR after consultation with FDA.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Open-Label * A diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder, Most recent episode Manic (296.4x), or Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Depressed (296.5x), or Bipolar I Disorder, Most recent Episode Mixed (296.6x), with or without psychotic features, as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) * At least 1 manic, depressed, or mixed episode in the 2 years prior to the index episode. * Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the study. Exclusion Criteria: Open-Label * Diagnosis of an anxiety disorder as defined by DSM-IV, which was treated with medication within the past year. * Known intolerance or lack of response to quetiapine fumarate or to the assigned mood stabilizer, as judged by the investigator. * Previously randomized into this study or D1447C00126

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Evaluate the efficacy of quetiapine versus placebo when used as adjunct therapy to mood stabilizer in increasing time to recurrence of a mood event.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00081380

SponsorAstraZeneca

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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