Levetiracetam in the Management of Bipolar Depression
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Depression, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | October 2005 |
| End Date: | August 2008 |
A 6-week outpatient, double-blind, placebo-controlled, add-on trial to investigate the
effects of levetiracetam on depressive symptoms in bipolar depressed patients.
effects of levetiracetam on depressive symptoms in bipolar depressed patients.
Inclusion Criteria:
- DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar disorder
- Presence of a current major depressive episode on the SCID
- Score of 17 or great on the HDRS
- Capable of giving voluntary written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant current substance dependence/abuse within 3 months preceding the trial
- Active suicidal ideation
- Pregnant/lactating mothers
- Significant medical history
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