3-Week Study of Asenapine, Olanzapine and Placebo for Treatment of Bipolar Mania (P07008)

Sponsor
Organon and Co (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00159744
Collaborator
Pfizer (Industry)
488
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16.9

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings that range from high (manic) to low (depressed) states. Sometimes, symptoms of both depression and mania are present (mixed episodes). Asenapine is an investigational medication for the treatment of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar disorder. This is a 3-week study that will test the safety and efficacy of this medication. Patients will receive either asenapine, olanzapine (a medication that is already approved for the treatment of bipolar mania), or placebo (no active medication). Patients will be required to stay in the hospital for at least the first seven days of treatment. Patients that complete the 3 week study may be eligible to continue in extension studies for an additional 9 (study A7501006) to 49 (study A7501007) weeks.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 3

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
488 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase III, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Sublingual Asenapine vs. Olanzapine and Placebo in In-Patients With an Acute Manic Episode Clinical Trial Protocol 7501004 (Secondary Title: ARES)
Actual Study Start Date :
Nov 30, 2004
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Apr 29, 2006
Actual Study Completion Date :
Apr 29, 2006

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: Arm 1

Asenapine

Drug: Asenapine
Asenapine, 3 weeks
Other Names:
  • Org 5222
  • Active Comparator: Arm 2

    Olanzapine

    Drug: Olanzapine
    Olanzapine, 3 weeks

    Placebo Comparator: Arm 3

    Placebo

    Drug: Placebo
    placebo, 3 weeks

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Changes in bipolar manic or mixed symptoms reflected in the scores on the YMRS (Young Mania Rating Scale) [The YMRS was administered at screening, baseline, Day 2, 4, 7, 14 and 21]

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Ratings on the Clinical Global Impression scale in which severity and improvement of mania, depression, and overall bipolar state are rated. [The CGI assessment at days 1,7 and endpoint (day 21 or the time of the last assessment).]

    2. The PANSS (Positive and Negative Symptom Scale) was used to assess psychotic symptoms [The PANSS was administered at Days 1, 7 and 21(or the time of the last assessment).]

    3. The MADRS (Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale) was used to assess depressive symptoms [The MADRS was administered on Days 1, 7 and 21(or at the time of the last assessment).l]

    4. The Readiness for Discharge Questionaire (RDQ) was administered to characterize the subject's readiness for discharge. The investigator was to make the decision about discharging the subject. [The RDQ was administered on Day 1, 2, 4, 7 , 14 and 21 (or at the time of the last assessment)]

    5. CogState, cognition battery, was used to assess changes in cognition [Cog State was administered at screening, Day 1 (baseline) and Days 7, 14, 21 (or endpoint).]

    6. SF (short form)-36 and TSQM (Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication) -- 2 measures of Quality of Life were administered. [The SF Health Survey was administered at Day 1 and Day 21 or endpoint. The TSMQ was administered at Day 21 or endpoint..]

    7. The SARS (Simpson Angus Rating Scale); the AIMS (Involuntary Movement Scale and the BARS (Barnes Akathisia Scale) were used to assess extrapyramidal symptoms [The SARS, AIMS and BARS assessments were administered at Days 1, 7 and 21 or endpoint.]

    8. Concomitant medication use was recorded [Concomitant medication use was recorded whenever it occurred]

    9. Physical examination, laboratory and electrocardiogram findings and weight/abdominal girth and vital signs were recorded. [Physical exam, ECG, laboratory and weight were recorded at screening and Day 21 or endpoint. Laboratory work was also done at baseline.]

    10. Adverse events (AEs) [AEs were recorded whenever they occurred..]

    11. Pharmacokinetic analysis was done to determine the level of the drug in the blood [Pk samples were taken at Day 1, 7, 14 and 21 (or endpoint).]

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Have a DSMIV diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, current episode manic or mixed.
    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Patients with unstable medical conditions or clinically significant laboratory abnormalities or patients who are rapid cyclers (ie. have had 4 or more (including current) mood episodes in the past 12 months); have any other psychiatric disorder other than bipolar I disorder as a primary diagnosis.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    No locations specified.

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Organon and Co
    • Pfizer

    Investigators

    None specified.

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Organon and Co
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00159744
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • P07008
    • A7501004
    First Posted:
    Sep 12, 2005
    Last Update Posted:
    Feb 4, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Feb 1, 2022
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Feb 4, 2022