CompletedPhase 3

A Cariprazine Study in the Prevention of Relapse in Bipolar I Disorder Patients Whose Current Episode is Manic or Depressive, With or Without Mixed Features

United States, Bulgaria, Malaysia901 participantsStarted 2018-06-15

Plain-language summary

1\) To evaluate the efficacy and safety of cariprazine at a target dose of 3.0 mg/day compared with placebo in prevention of relapse in patients with bipolar I disorder whose current episode (i.e. index episode) is manic or depressive, with or without mixed features; 2) To evaluate the efficacy and safety of cariprazine at a target dose of 1.5 mg/day compared with placebo in prevention of relapse in patients with bipolar I disorder whose current episode (i.e. index episode) is manic or depressive, with or without mixed features who were initially stabilized on a target dose of 3.0 mg/day

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for bipolar I disorder, and at least one of the following two criteria: * Current episode manic, with or without mixed features, having a total Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) total score ≥ 20 and a score of at least 4 on 2 YMRS items (irritability, speech, content, or disruptive/aggressive behavior); * OR current episode depressive, with or without mixed features, having a Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score ≥ 23 and a score of at least 3 on 2 MADRS items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension or inability to feel). Exclusion Criteria: * Four or more episodes of a mood disturbance within the 12 months before Visit 1; * Diagnosis of another psychiatric disorder other than bipolar disorder with the exception of specific phobias.

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?

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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

Time to First Relapse of Any Mood Episode During the Double-Blind Treatment Period

Timeframe: From Week 16 to Week 55

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03573297

SponsorAbbVie

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-05

Results submitted2023-08-28

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