Lamictal as Add-on Treatment for Bipolar I Disorder in Pediatric Patients

Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00723450
Collaborator
(none)
301
46
2
61
6.5
0.1

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The study will be a multi-center, parallel, group, placebo control, double-blind, randomized controlled trial of lamictal as add-on maintenance treatment in pediatric outpatients (aged 10 to 17 years) diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder. The study consists of 4 phases: Screen (approximately 2 weeks), Open label phase (up to 18 weeks), Randomized phase (up to 36 weeks) and Taper and follow-up phase (up to 4 weeks).

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 3

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
301 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
The Evaluation of Lamictal as an Add-on Treatment for Bipolar I Disorder in Children and Adolescents, 10 to 17 Years of Age
Study Start Date :
Jul 1, 2008
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Aug 1, 2013
Actual Study Completion Date :
Aug 1, 2013

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Placebo Comparator: placebo

Placebo Controlled

Drug: lamictal
Flexible Dosing

Experimental: lamictal

Flexible Dosing

Drug: lamictal
Flexible Dosing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Time From Randomization to the Occurrence of a Bipolar Event (TOBE) [From randomization until Week 36]

    TOBE was defined by the first prescription of any additional pharmacotherapy to treat bipolar symptoms, increasing the dose(s) of the participants conventional bipolar medication(s), treatment with electroconvulsive therapy, or moving the participant to a more restricted environment for observation, safety, or treatment; or participant withdrawal from the study due to a bipolar-related adverse event (AE) or serious adverse event (SAE); or participants withdrawal from the study due to lack of efficacy as defined by rating scale threshold scores. TOBE was calculated using a log rank test with stratification for index mood state (depression, mania/hypomania, mixed mood).

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Time From Randomization to Withdrawal From the Study for Any Cause (TTW) [From randomization until withdrawal from the study for any cause (up to Week 36)]

    The time from randomization to the withdrawal from study was analyzed. TTW was calculated using the log rank test with stratification for index mood state (depression, mania/hypomania, mixed mood).

  2. Time From Randomization to Intervention for a Mood Episode (TIME) [From randomization until intervention administered for a mood episode (up to Week 36)]

    The time from randomization to the intervention for a mood episode (depression, mania/hypomania or mixed mood) was analyzed. TIME was calculated using the log rank test with stratification for index mood state (depression, mania/hypomania, mixed mood).

  3. Time From Randomization to Intervention for Depression (TIDep), Mania/Hypomania (TIMan), or a Mixed Episode (TIMix) [From randomization until intervention administered for depression, mania/hypomania or a mixed episode (up to Week 36)]

    The time from randomization to intervention for depression (TIDep), mania/hypomania (TIMan), or a mixed episode (TIMix) was analyzed. TIDep, TIMan, and TIMix were calculated using the log rank test with stratification for index mood state (depression, mania/hypomania, mixed mood).

  4. Number of Participants Experiencing a Relapse/Recurrence to Depression, Mania/Hypomania, or Mixed Mood State [From randomization until a relapse/recurrence to depression, mania/hypomania, or mixed mood state (up to Week 36)]

    The number of participants requiring intervention to treat either the emergence of or a change in bipolar symptoms that is, experiencing a relapse/recurrence to depression, mania/hypomania, or mixed mood state were analyzed.

  5. Number of Participants Experiencing a Relapse/Recurrence Within the First 30, 90, and 180 Days in the Randomized Phase [From randomization up to Week 36]

    The proportion of participants (par.) requiring intervention to treat either the emergence of or a change in bipolar symptoms, that is, experiencing a relapse/recurrence to depression, mania/hypomania, or mixed mood state at any time within the first 30, 90, and 180 days in the Randomized Phase were analyzed.

  6. Change From Baseline in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Clinician Interview, Semi-structured, Adolescent Version (QIDS- A17-C) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase [Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18]

    The QIDS-A17-C is a 17-item scale used to assess depression severity in adolescents according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode; it is a modified version of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) used for adults. Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, yielding 9 domain scores. The range of scores is 0 (best possible outcome) to 27 (worst possible outcome). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  7. Change From Randomization in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Clinician Interview, Semi-structured, Adolescent Version (QIDS- A17-C) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase [Randomization and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36]

    The QIDS-A17-C is a 17-item scale used to assess depression severity in adolescents according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode; it is a modified version of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) used for adults. Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, yielding 9 domain scores. The range of scores is 0 (best possible outcome) to 27 (worst possible outcome). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  8. Change From Baseline in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Self-report Adolescent Version (QIDS-A17-SR) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase [Baseline and Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, and 18]

    The QIDS-A17-SR is a 17-item scale used to assess depression severity in adolescents according to the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode; it is a modified version of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) used for adults. Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, yielding 9 domain scores. The range of scores is 0 (best possible outcome) to 27 (worst possible outcome). The scale is completed by the participant. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  9. Change From Randomization in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Self-report Adolescent Version (QIDS-A17-SR) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase [Randomization and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 36]

    The QIDS-A17-SR is a 17-item scale used to assess depression severity in adolescents according to the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode; it is a modified version of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) used for adults. Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, yielding 9 domain scores. The range of scores is 0 (best possible outcome) to 27 (worst possible outcome). The scale is completed by the participant. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  10. Change From Baseline in the Clinical Global Impressions - Bipolar, Severity of Illness (CGI-BP[S]) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase [Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18]

    Severity of the bipolar illness was based on the CGI-BP(S) score which had a range from 1 (normal, not ill) to 7 (very severely ill). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  11. Change From Randomization in the Clinical Global Impressions - Bipolar, Severity of Illness (CGI-BP[S]) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase [Randomization and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36]

    Severity of the bipolar illness was based on the CGI-BP(S) score which had a range from 1 (normal, not ill) to 7 (very severely ill). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  12. Summary of Clinical Global Impressions - Bipolar - Improvement of Illness (CGI-BP [I]) Scores During Open-label Phase [Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18]

    Improvement of bipolar illness was based on the CGI-BP (I) score which ranged from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  13. Summary of Clinical Global Impressions - Bipolar - Improvement of Illness (CGI-BP [I]) Scores During Randomized Phase [Randomization weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 and 36]

    Improvement of bipolar illness was based on the CGI-BP(I) score which ranged from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  14. Number of Participants Considered Much Improved or Very Much Improved [Defined as a Clinical Global Impression-Bipolar Version, Improvement of Illness (CGI-BP[I]), Score of 1 or 2] at Each Visit Compared to Baseline in the Open-Label Phase [Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18]

    The CGI-BP(I) asks the following question: "Compared to the Baseline assessment in this trial, how much has the participant changed?". Scores on the CGI-I range from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). The investigator or their designee rated improvement regardless of whether the improvement to be due to drug treatment. Improvement defined as CGI-BP(I)=1 (improved) or 2 (very much improved). Missing data imputed using last-observation carried forward (LOCF).

  15. Number of Participants Considered Much Improved or Very Much Improved [Defined as a Clinical Global Impression-Bipolar Version, Improvement of Illness (CGI-BP[I]), Score of 1 or 2] at Each Visit Compared to Randomization in the Randomized Phase [Randomization and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36]

    The CGI-BP(I) asks the following question: "Compared to the Randomization assessment in this trial, how much has the participant changed?". Scores on the CGI-I range from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). The investigator or their designee rated improvement regardless of whether the improvement to be due to drug treatment. Improvement defined as CGI-BP(I)=1 (improved) or 2 (very much improved). Missing data imputed using last-observation carried forward (LOCF).

  16. Change From Baseline in the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase [Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18]

    The YMRS consists of 11 items and is based on the participant's report of their mania symptoms. It is clinician rated. Four items (irritability, speech, thought content, and disruptive/aggressive behavior) are rated on a scale of 0 to 8, while the other seven items (elevated mood, increased motor activity-energy, sexual interest, sleep, language, appearance, and insight) are rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The range of scores for the YMRS is 0 (best possible outcome) to 60 (worst possible outcome). The YMRS was completed by the investigator or their qualified designee. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  17. Change From Randomization in the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase [Randomization and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36]

    The YMRS consists of 11 items and is based on the participant's report of their mania symptoms. It is clinician rated. Four items (irritability, speech, thought content, and disruptive/aggressive behavior) are rated on a scale of 0 to 8, while the other seven items (elevated mood, increased motor activity-energy, sexual interest, sleep, language, appearance, and insight) are rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The range of scores for the YMRS is 0 (best possible outcome) to 60 (worst possible outcome). The YMRS was completed by the investigator or their qualified designee. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  18. Change From Baseline in the Parent Version of the Young Mania Rating Scale (P-YMRS) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase [Baseline and Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, and 18]

    The P-YMRS was adapted from the YMRS for completion by parents of the pediatric participants with bipolar disorder in order to assess the severity of the manic symptoms. The P-YMRS consisted of 11 items and had a total score range of 0 (best possible outcome) to 60 (worst possible outcome). The P-YMRS was completed by the participant's custodial parent or legal guardian. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  19. Change From Randomization in the Parent Version of the Young Mania Rating Scale (P-YMRS) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase [Randomization and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 36]

    The P-YMRS was adapted from the YMRS for completion by parents of the pediatric participants with bipolar disorder in order to assess the severity of the manic symptoms. The P-YMRS consisted of 11 items and had a total score range of 0 (best possible outcome) to 60 (worst possible outcome). The P-YMRS was completed by the participant's custodial parent or legal guardian. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  20. Change From Baseline in the Conners' Global Index - Parent Version (CGI-P) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase [Baseline and Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, and 18]

    The CGI-P is a 10-item scale used to assess attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children and adolescents aged 3-17 years of age. The scale is composed of two factors: restless-impulsive behavior and emotional lability. Each item was scored on a 0-3 scale. The range of scores for the CGI-P is 0 (best possible outcome) to 30 (worst possible outcome). The CGI-P was completed by the participant's custodial parent or legal guardian. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

  21. Change From Randomization in the Conners' Global Index - Parent Version (CGI-P) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase. [Randomization and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 36]

    The CGI-P is a 10-item scale used to assess attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children and adolescents aged 3-17 years of age. The scale is composed of two factors: restless-impulsive behavior and emotional lability. Each item was scored on a 0-3 scale. The range of scores for the CGI-P is 0 (best possible outcome) to 30 (worst possible outcome). The CGI-P was completed by the participant's custodial parent or legal guardian. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
10 Years to 17 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subject is male or female between the ages of 10 and 17 years, inclusive.

  • Subject has a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder and is currently experiencing a manic/hypomanic, depressed, or mixed mood episode

  • Subject is currently receiving a stable treatment regimen.

  • Subject is living with his/her custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and has contact with them on a daily basis.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Subject has been diagnosed with a primary Axis I disorder (with the exception of bipolar I disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, or conduct disorder) or any Axis II disorder.

  • Subject currently has signs or symptoms of psychosis or a history of psychosis within the previous four weeks.

  • Subject has been diagnosed with epilepsy, autism, Asperger's syndrome, or Tourette's syndrome.

  • Subject has experienced a serious rash, such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, or a rash otherwise requiring hospitalization.

  • Subject has experienced a rash related to prior LAMICTAL use, or for whom LAMICTAL treatment was discontinued for clinically significant safety reasons.

  • Subject has received any antidepressant medication, or atomoxetine, during the four weeks prior to the Screen Visit.

  • Subject has initiated psychotherapy within 2 months prior to the Screen Visit, or plans to initiate psychotherapy during the trial.

  • Subject in the 10-12 year old age group has a Body Mass Index (BMI) less than or equal 15 or greater than or equal to 30; a subject in the 13-17 year old age group has a BMI less than or equal to 17 or greater than or equal to 34.

  • Subject tests positive for illicit drug use at the Screen Visit, has a history of alcohol or substance abuse or dependence (other than nicotine dependence) within the past three months, or has a positive blood alcohol level at the Screen Visit.

  • Subject, in the investigator's judgment, poses a current homicidal or serious suicidal risk, has made a suicide attempt within the twelve months preceding the Screen Visit, has ever been homicidal.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 GSK Investigational Site Dothan Alabama United States 36305
2 GSK Investigational Site Scottsdale Arizona United States 85252
3 GSK Investigational Site San Diego California United States 92108
4 GSK Investigational Site Stanford California United States 94304
5 GSK Investigational Site Washington District of Columbia United States 20010
6 GSK Investigational Site Bradenton Florida United States 34201
7 GSK Investigational Site Gainesville Florida United States 32607
8 GSK Investigational Site Jacksonville Florida United States 32216
9 GSK Investigational Site Orlando Florida United States 32839
10 GSK Investigational Site Tampa Florida United States 33613
11 GSK Investigational Site Winter Park Florida United States 32789
12 GSK Investigational Site Smyrna Georgia United States 30080
13 GSK Investigational Site Libertyville Illinois United States 60048
14 GSK Investigational Site Naperville Illinois United States 60563
15 GSK Investigational Site Indianapolis Indiana United States 46202
16 GSK Investigational Site Overland Park Kansas United States 66211
17 GSK Investigational Site Wichita Kansas United States 67206
18 GSK Investigational Site Shreveport Louisiana United States 71103
19 GSK Investigational Site Baltimore Maryland United States 21208
20 GSK Investigational Site Boston Massachusetts United States 02114
21 GSK Investigational Site Boston Massachusetts United States 02115
22 GSK Investigational Site Springfield Massachusetts United States 01199
23 GSK Investigational Site Worcester Massachusetts United States 01655
24 GSK Investigational Site Rochester Minnesota United States 55905
25 GSK Investigational Site St. Charles Missouri United States 63304
26 GSK Investigational Site Lincoln Nebraska United States 68526
27 GSK Investigational Site Piscataway New Jersey United States 08854
28 GSK Investigational Site Albuquerque New Mexico United States 87109
29 GSK Investigational Site Mount Kisco New York United States 10549
30 GSK Investigational Site Stony Brook New York United States 11794-8790
31 GSK Investigational Site Chapel Hill North Carolina United States 27517
32 GSK Investigational Site Fargo North Dakota United States 58104
33 GSK Investigational Site Cincinnati Ohio United States 45219
34 GSK Investigational Site Cincinnati Ohio United States 45229
35 GSK Investigational Site Cleveland Ohio United States 44106
36 GSK Investigational Site Columbus Ohio United States 43210
37 GSK Investigational Site Toledo Ohio United States 43609
38 GSK Investigational Site Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States 19104
39 GSK Investigational Site Dallas Texas United States 75235
40 GSK Investigational Site Houston Texas United States 77007
41 GSK Investigational Site Houston Texas United States 77008
42 GSK Investigational Site Houston Texas United States 77030
43 GSK Investigational Site Salt Lake City Utah United States 84105
44 GSK Investigational Site Roanoke Virginia United States 24013
45 GSK Investigational Site Kirkland Washington United States 98033
46 GSK Investigational Site Seattle Washington United States 98105

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • GlaxoSmithKline

Investigators

  • Study Director: GSK Clinical Trials, GlaxoSmithKline

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Additional Information:

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
GlaxoSmithKline
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00723450
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • SCA102833
First Posted:
Jul 28, 2008
Last Update Posted:
Jan 9, 2017
Last Verified:
Nov 1, 2016
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Yes
Plan to Share IPD:
Yes
Keywords provided by GlaxoSmithKline
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details A total of 301 participants were enrolled in the study, of which 298 subjects took at least one dose of lamotrigine (LTG). One hundred and seventy three participants met stabilization criteria and entered the Randomized Phase.
Pre-assignment Detail The study consisted of a 2-week Screening Phase, an 18-week Open-Label Phase, a 36-week Double-Blind Randomized Phase and a Taper and Follow-up Phase (up to 4 weeks depending on the dose the participant was taking at the last Open-Label or Randomized Phase visit), which was either open-label or double-blind depending on the phase of the study.
Arm/Group Title LTG: Open-Label Phase Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of: 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks. Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Period Title: Open-Label Phase
STARTED 298 0 0
COMPLETED 173 0 0
NOT COMPLETED 125 0 0
Period Title: Open-Label Phase
STARTED 0 86 87
COMPLETED 0 21 20
NOT COMPLETED 0 65 67

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine Total
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 86 87 173
Age (Years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [Years]
13.5
(2.22)
13.4
(2.33)
13.5
(2.27)
Gender (Count of Participants)
Female
39
45.3%
33
37.9%
72
41.6%
Male
47
54.7%
54
62.1%
101
58.4%
Race/Ethnicity, Customized (Number) [Number]
African American/African Heritage
9
10.5%
9
10.3%
18
10.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0%
1
1.1%
1
0.6%
Asian - East Asian Heritage
1
1.2%
0
0%
1
0.6%
White - Arabic/North African Heritage
1
1.2%
0
0%
1
0.6%
White - White/Caucasian/European Heritage
71
82.6%
71
81.6%
142
82.1%
Mixed Race
4
4.7%
6
6.9%
10
5.8%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Time From Randomization to the Occurrence of a Bipolar Event (TOBE)
Description TOBE was defined by the first prescription of any additional pharmacotherapy to treat bipolar symptoms, increasing the dose(s) of the participants conventional bipolar medication(s), treatment with electroconvulsive therapy, or moving the participant to a more restricted environment for observation, safety, or treatment; or participant withdrawal from the study due to a bipolar-related adverse event (AE) or serious adverse event (SAE); or participants withdrawal from the study due to lack of efficacy as defined by rating scale threshold scores. TOBE was calculated using a log rank test with stratification for index mood state (depression, mania/hypomania, mixed mood).
Time Frame From randomization until Week 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population: all participants who were randomized to LTG or placebo and received at least one dose of investigational product.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Stratum: Depression, n=22,21
50
(3.8)
155
(14.7)
Stratum: Mania/Hypomania, n=36, 37
120
(12.2)
163
(12.2)
Stratum: Mixed Mood, n=28, 29
107
(13.8)
136
(15.4)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Lamotrigine
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0717
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments A stratified log rank test was performed where the stratification factor was the index mood state at Screen visit.
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Time From Randomization to Withdrawal From the Study for Any Cause (TTW)
Description The time from randomization to the withdrawal from study was analyzed. TTW was calculated using the log rank test with stratification for index mood state (depression, mania/hypomania, mixed mood).
Time Frame From randomization until withdrawal from the study for any cause (up to Week 36)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Stratum: Depression, n=22, 21
113
(21.4)
141
(20.0)
Stratum: Mania/Hypomania, n=36, 37
138
(17.3)
144
(15.6)
Stratum: Mixed Mood, n=28, 29
101
(15.7)
106
(16.3)
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Time From Randomization to Intervention for a Mood Episode (TIME)
Description The time from randomization to the intervention for a mood episode (depression, mania/hypomania or mixed mood) was analyzed. TIME was calculated using the log rank test with stratification for index mood state (depression, mania/hypomania, mixed mood).
Time Frame From randomization until intervention administered for a mood episode (up to Week 36)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Stratum: Depression, n=22, 21
62
(5.2)
164
(12.7)
Stratum: Mania/Hypomania, n=36, 37
129
(11.7)
179
(10.8)
Stratum: Mixed Mood, n=28, 29
120
(13.7)
127
(12.0)
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Time From Randomization to Intervention for Depression (TIDep), Mania/Hypomania (TIMan), or a Mixed Episode (TIMix)
Description The time from randomization to intervention for depression (TIDep), mania/hypomania (TIMan), or a mixed episode (TIMix) was analyzed. TIDep, TIMan, and TIMix were calculated using the log rank test with stratification for index mood state (depression, mania/hypomania, mixed mood).
Time Frame From randomization until intervention administered for depression, mania/hypomania or a mixed episode (up to Week 36)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
TIDep: Depression, n=22, 21
61
(1.5)
46
(1.5)
TIDep: Mania/Hypomania, n=36, 37
NA
(NA)
NA
(NA)
TIDep: Mixed Mood, n=28, 29
59
(2.6)
159
(NA)
TIMan: Depression, n=22, 21
74
(3.9)
182
(NA)
TIMan: Mania/Hypomania, n=36, 37
139
(11.5)
61
(2.1)
TIMan: Mixed Mood, n=28, 29
105
(7.3)
148
(8.5)
TIMix: Depression, n=22, 21
37
(1.3)
158
(NA)
TIMix: Mania/Hypomania, n=36, 37
135
(6.3)
194
(7.5)
TIMix: Mixed Mood, n=28, 29
160
(10.7)
57
(2.5)
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants Experiencing a Relapse/Recurrence to Depression, Mania/Hypomania, or Mixed Mood State
Description The number of participants requiring intervention to treat either the emergence of or a change in bipolar symptoms that is, experiencing a relapse/recurrence to depression, mania/hypomania, or mixed mood state were analyzed.
Time Frame From randomization until a relapse/recurrence to depression, mania/hypomania, or mixed mood state (up to Week 36)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population. Only those participants requiring intervention to treat either the emergence of, or a change, in bipolar symptoms were analyzed.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 31 18
Depression
5
5.8%
3
3.4%
Mania/hypomania
16
18.6%
6
6.9%
Mixed episode state
10
11.6%
9
10.3%
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants Experiencing a Relapse/Recurrence Within the First 30, 90, and 180 Days in the Randomized Phase
Description The proportion of participants (par.) requiring intervention to treat either the emergence of or a change in bipolar symptoms, that is, experiencing a relapse/recurrence to depression, mania/hypomania, or mixed mood state at any time within the first 30, 90, and 180 days in the Randomized Phase were analyzed.
Time Frame From randomization up to Week 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population. Only those participants requiring intervention to treat either the emergence of, or a change, in bipolar symptoms were analyzed.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 31 18
Mania/hypomania, 30 days, n=16, 6
9
10.5%
2
2.3%
Mania/hypomania, 90 days, n=16, 6
12
14%
4
4.6%
Mania/hypomania, 180 days, n=16, 6
16
18.6%
5
5.7%
Depression, 30 days, n=5, 3
1
1.2%
1
1.1%
Depression, 90 days, n=5, 3
5
5.8%
2
2.3%
Depression, 180 days, n=5, 3
5
5.8%
3
3.4%
Mixed mood state, 30 days, n= 10, 9
3
3.5%
2
2.3%
Mixed mood state, 90 days, n= 10, 9
7
8.1%
6
6.9%
Mixed mood state, 180 days, n= 10, 9
10
11.6%
8
9.2%
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Clinician Interview, Semi-structured, Adolescent Version (QIDS- A17-C) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase
Description The QIDS-A17-C is a 17-item scale used to assess depression severity in adolescents according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode; it is a modified version of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) used for adults. Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, yielding 9 domain scores. The range of scores is 0 (best possible outcome) to 27 (worst possible outcome). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Open-Label ITT population: all participants who entered the Open-Label Phase and received at least one dose of LTG.
Arm/Group Title LTG: Open-Label Phase
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of : 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks.
Measure Participants 298
Week 1
-2.1
(0.22)
Week 2
-2.9
(0.28)
Week 3
-3.7
(0.28)
Week 4
-3.8
(0.30)
Week 5
-4.3
(0.30)
Week 6
-4.7
(0.30)
Week 7
-5.1
(0.30)
Week 8
-4.9
(0.31)
Week 9
-5.6
(0.30)
Week 10
-6.1
(0.29)
Week 11
-6.4
(0.30)
Week 12
-6.6
(0.32)
Week 13
-6.7
(0.32)
Week 14
-6.8
(0.34)
Week 15
-6.8
(0.40)
Week 16
-6.8
(0.41)
Week 17
-6.5
(0.53)
Week 18
-6.5
(0.70)
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Randomization in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Clinician Interview, Semi-structured, Adolescent Version (QIDS- A17-C) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase
Description The QIDS-A17-C is a 17-item scale used to assess depression severity in adolescents according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode; it is a modified version of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) used for adults. Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, yielding 9 domain scores. The range of scores is 0 (best possible outcome) to 27 (worst possible outcome). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Randomization and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Week 1
0.8
(0.30)
0.5
(0.31)
Week 2
1.5
(0.37)
1.1
(0.37)
Week 3
1.3
(0.36)
0.6
(0.36)
Week 4
1.2
(0.39)
1.0
(0.39)
Week 6
1.9
(0.49)
1.5
(0.47)
Week 8
1.9
(0.47)
1.7
(0.45)
Week 10
1.4
(0.44)
1.5
(0.41)
Week 12
1.4
(0.40)
1.2
(0.39)
Week 16
2.2
(0.48)
1.8
(0.47)
Week 20
1.5
(0.50)
2.5
(0.46)
Week 24
1.7
(0.53)
1.8
(0.51)
Week 28
1.6
(0.61)
2.3
(0.57)
Week 32
1.0
(0.72)
1.9
(0.72)
Week 36
2.3
(0.63)
1.9
(0.63)
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Self-report Adolescent Version (QIDS-A17-SR) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase
Description The QIDS-A17-SR is a 17-item scale used to assess depression severity in adolescents according to the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode; it is a modified version of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) used for adults. Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, yielding 9 domain scores. The range of scores is 0 (best possible outcome) to 27 (worst possible outcome). The scale is completed by the participant. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Open-Label ITT Population
Arm/Group Title LTG: Open-Label Phase
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of: 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks.
Measure Participants 298
Week 4
-2.7
(0.25)
Week 8
-3.3
(0.27)
Week 12
-4.3
(0.28)
Week 16
-4.5
(0.33)
Week 18
-5.0
(0.52)
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Randomization in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Self-report Adolescent Version (QIDS-A17-SR) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase
Description The QIDS-A17-SR is a 17-item scale used to assess depression severity in adolescents according to the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode; it is a modified version of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) used for adults. Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, yielding 9 domain scores. The range of scores is 0 (best possible outcome) to 27 (worst possible outcome). The scale is completed by the participant. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Randomization and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Week 8
1.6
(0.47)
1.2
(0.48)
Week 16
1.6
(0.60)
1.4
(0.58)
Week 24
1.0
(0.60)
1.5
(0.56)
Week 32
0.6
(0.66)
0.2
(0.63)
Week 36
0.9
(0.66)
0.8
(0.68)
11. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in the Clinical Global Impressions - Bipolar, Severity of Illness (CGI-BP[S]) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase
Description Severity of the bipolar illness was based on the CGI-BP(S) score which had a range from 1 (normal, not ill) to 7 (very severely ill). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Open-Label ITT Population
Arm/Group Title LTG: Open-Label Phase
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of: 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks.
Measure Participants 298
Week 1
-0.4
(0.05)
Week 2
-0.6
(0.05)
Week 3
-0.9
(0.06)
Week 4
-1.0
(0.06)
Week 5
-1.2
(0.06)
Week 6
-1.3
(0.06)
Week 7
-1.4
(0.07)
Week 8
-1.5
(0.07)
Week 9
-1.6
(0.07)
Week 10
-1.8
(0.07)
Week 11
-1.9
(0.07)
Week 12
-2.1
(0.07)
Week 13
-2.1
(0.07)
Week 14
-2.1
(0.07)
Week 15
-2.1
(0.08)
Week 16
-2.1
(0.10)
Week 17
-2.0
(0.12)
Week 18
-2.1
(0.15)
12. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Randomization in the Clinical Global Impressions - Bipolar, Severity of Illness (CGI-BP[S]) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase
Description Severity of the bipolar illness was based on the CGI-BP(S) score which had a range from 1 (normal, not ill) to 7 (very severely ill). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Randomization and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Week 1
0.2
(0.09)
0.0
(0.09)
Week 2
0.4
(0.12)
0.2
(0.12)
Week 3
0.4
(0.12)
0.2
(0.12)
Week 4
0.6
(0.13)
0.3
(0.13)
Week 6
0.8
(0.15)
0.4
(0.15)
Week 8
0.7
(0.15)
0.4
(0.14)
Week 10
0.4
(0.13)
0.6
(0.13)
Week 12
0.5
(0.14)
0.4
(0.14)
Week 16
0.6
(0.17)
0.6
(0.15)
Week 20
0.5
(0.17)
0.8
(0.16)
Week 24
0.4
(0.17)
0.6
(0.16)
Week 28
0.3
(0.17)
0.5
(0.16)
Week 32
0.2
(0.19)
0.5
(0.20)
Week 36
0.4
(0.19)
0.3
(0.21)
13. Secondary Outcome
Title Summary of Clinical Global Impressions - Bipolar - Improvement of Illness (CGI-BP [I]) Scores During Open-label Phase
Description Improvement of bipolar illness was based on the CGI-BP (I) score which ranged from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Open-Label ITT Population. Only those par. available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X). Different par. may have been analyzed at different time points, so the overall number of par. analyzed reflects everyone in the Open-Label Population.
Arm/Group Title LTG: Open-Label Phase
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of: 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks.
Measure Participants 298
Week 1, n=290
3.6
(0.80)
Week 2, n=278
3.3
(0.90)
Week 3, n=270
3.1
(0.96)
Week 4, n=265
3.0
(1.03)
Week 5, n=258
2.8
(1.01)
Week 6, n=243
2.7
(1.05)
Week 7, n=246
2.5
(1.07)
Week 8, n=236
2.5
(1.09)
Week 9, n=227
2.3
(1.05)
Week 10, n=205
2.2
(1.09)
Week 11, n=181
2.2
(0.92)
Week 12, n=168
2.0
(0.87)
Week 13, n=141
1.9
(0.85)
Week 14, n=118
1.9
(0.69)
Week 15, n=93
1.8
(0.71)
Week 16, n=72
2.0
(0.89)
Week 17, n=42
2.0
(0.70)
Week 18, n=28
2.0
(0.88)
14. Secondary Outcome
Title Summary of Clinical Global Impressions - Bipolar - Improvement of Illness (CGI-BP [I]) Scores During Randomized Phase
Description Improvement of bipolar illness was based on the CGI-BP(I) score which ranged from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Randomization weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 and 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population. Only those par. available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X). Different par. may have been analyzed at different time points, so the overall number of par. analyzed reflects everyone in the Randomized ITT Population.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Week 1, n=84, 85
3.3
(1.40)
3.3
(1.37)
Week 2, n=82, 81
3.7
(1.48)
3.6
(1.38)
Week 3, n=74, 75
3.6
(1.39)
3.6
(1.34)
Week 4, n=65, 70
3.6
(1.51)
3.6
(1.35)
Week 6, n=58, 64
3.8
(1.64)
3.4
(1.49)
Week 8, n=51, 60
3.5
(1.72)
3.6
(1.47)
Week 10, n=45, 55
3.3
(1.64)
3.8
(1.19)
Week 12, n=45, 49
3.3
(1.52)
3.4
(1.29)
Week 16, n=43, 50
3.4
(1.73)
3.5
(1.37)
Week 20, n=37, 43
3.0
(1.48)
3.8
(1.36)
Week 24, n=34, 36
3.0
(1.59)
3.4
(1.44)
Week 28, n=29, 32
2.7
(1.56)
3.5
(1.44)
Week 32, n=28, 27
3.0
(1.63)
3.5
(1.28)
Week 36, n=27, 24
3.0
(1.68)
3.6
(1.10)
15. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants Considered Much Improved or Very Much Improved [Defined as a Clinical Global Impression-Bipolar Version, Improvement of Illness (CGI-BP[I]), Score of 1 or 2] at Each Visit Compared to Baseline in the Open-Label Phase
Description The CGI-BP(I) asks the following question: "Compared to the Baseline assessment in this trial, how much has the participant changed?". Scores on the CGI-I range from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). The investigator or their designee rated improvement regardless of whether the improvement to be due to drug treatment. Improvement defined as CGI-BP(I)=1 (improved) or 2 (very much improved). Missing data imputed using last-observation carried forward (LOCF).
Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Open-Label ITT Population. Only those par. available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X). Different par. may have been analyzed at different time points, so the overall number of par. analyzed reflects everyone in the Open-Label Population.
Arm/Group Title LTG: Open-Label Phase
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of: 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks.
Measure Participants 298
Week 1, n=297
27
31.4%
Week 2, n=297
46
53.5%
Week 3, n=297
72
83.7%
Week 4, n=297
86
100%
Week 5, n=297
113
131.4%
Week 6, n=297
124
144.2%
Week 7, n=297
138
160.5%
Week 8, n=297
140
162.8%
Week 9, n=297
159
184.9%
Week 10, n=297
176
204.7%
Week 11, n=297
182
211.6%
Week 12, n=297
195
226.7%
Week 13, n=297
205
238.4%
Week 14, n=297
211
245.3%
Week 15, n=297
210
244.2%
Week 16, n=297
209
243%
Week 17, n=297
208
241.9%
Week 18, n=297
206
239.5%
16. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants Considered Much Improved or Very Much Improved [Defined as a Clinical Global Impression-Bipolar Version, Improvement of Illness (CGI-BP[I]), Score of 1 or 2] at Each Visit Compared to Randomization in the Randomized Phase
Description The CGI-BP(I) asks the following question: "Compared to the Randomization assessment in this trial, how much has the participant changed?". Scores on the CGI-I range from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). The investigator or their designee rated improvement regardless of whether the improvement to be due to drug treatment. Improvement defined as CGI-BP(I)=1 (improved) or 2 (very much improved). Missing data imputed using last-observation carried forward (LOCF).
Time Frame Randomization and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Week 1
31
36%
31
35.6%
Week 2
25
29.1%
22
25.3%
Week 3
24
27.9%
21
24.1%
Week 4
22
25.6%
19
21.8%
Week 6
20
23.3%
23
26.4%
Week 8
22
25.6%
19
21.8%
Week 10
22
25.6%
12
13.8%
Week 12
21
24.4%
17
19.5%
Week 16
21
24.4%
16
18.4%
Week 20
21
24.4%
14
16.1%
Week 24
21
24.4%
15
17.2%
Week 28
22
25.6%
15
17.2%
Week 32
19
22.1%
15
17.2%
Week 36
20
23.3%
13
14.9%
17. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase
Description The YMRS consists of 11 items and is based on the participant's report of their mania symptoms. It is clinician rated. Four items (irritability, speech, thought content, and disruptive/aggressive behavior) are rated on a scale of 0 to 8, while the other seven items (elevated mood, increased motor activity-energy, sexual interest, sleep, language, appearance, and insight) are rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The range of scores for the YMRS is 0 (best possible outcome) to 60 (worst possible outcome). The YMRS was completed by the investigator or their qualified designee. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Open-Label ITT Population
Arm/Group Title LTG: Open-Label Phase
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of: 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks.
Measure Participants 298
Week 1
-3.2
(0.39)
Week 2
-4.8
(0.42)
Week 3
-6.4
(0.45)
Week 4
-6.5
(0.46)
Week 5
-7.5
(0.50)
Week 6
-8.4
(0.50)
Week 7
-9.1
(0.51)
Week 8
-8.8
(0.48)
Week 9
-9.6
(0.48)
Week 10
-10.3
(0.49)
Week 11
-11.1
(0.48)
Week 12
-11.6
(0.53)
Week 13
-12.0
(0.58)
Week 14
-12.0
(0.59)
Week 15
-12.4
(0.63)
Week 16
-12.3
(0.78)
Week 17
-12.2
(0.88)
Week 18
-12.1
(1.43)
18. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Randomization in the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase
Description The YMRS consists of 11 items and is based on the participant's report of their mania symptoms. It is clinician rated. Four items (irritability, speech, thought content, and disruptive/aggressive behavior) are rated on a scale of 0 to 8, while the other seven items (elevated mood, increased motor activity-energy, sexual interest, sleep, language, appearance, and insight) are rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The range of scores for the YMRS is 0 (best possible outcome) to 60 (worst possible outcome). The YMRS was completed by the investigator or their qualified designee. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Randomization and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Week 1
1.3
(0.57)
0.4
(0.59)
Week 2
2.6
(0.72)
2.1
(0.72)
Week 3
2.6
(0.69)
1.3
(0.71)
Week 4
3.7
(0.85)
2.0
(0.84)
Week 6
4.9
(0.96)
2.3
(0.93)
Week 8
4.3
(0.98)
3.5
(0.93)
Week 10
3.5
(0.87)
2.9
(0.82)
Week 12
3.2
(0.84)
1.6
(0.81)
Week 16
4.7
(0.93)
3.0
(0.89)
Week 20
4.8
(0.99)
4.5
(0.92)
Week 24
4.2
(1.06)
2.9
(1.02)
Week 28
4.4
(1.04)
3.7
(1.01)
Week 32
4.5
(1.10)
2.6
(1.14)
Week 36
3.5
(0.92)
1.2
(0.95)
19. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in the Parent Version of the Young Mania Rating Scale (P-YMRS) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase
Description The P-YMRS was adapted from the YMRS for completion by parents of the pediatric participants with bipolar disorder in order to assess the severity of the manic symptoms. The P-YMRS consisted of 11 items and had a total score range of 0 (best possible outcome) to 60 (worst possible outcome). The P-YMRS was completed by the participant's custodial parent or legal guardian. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Open-Label ITT Population
Arm/Group Title LTG: Open-Label Phase
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of: 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks.
Measure Participants 298
Week 4
-4.7
(0.57)
Week 8
-6.0
(0.62)
Week 12
-7.4
(0.62)
Week 16
-8.2
(0.72)
Week 18
-9.3
(1.29)
20. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Randomization in the Parent Version of the Young Mania Rating Scale (P-YMRS) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase
Description The P-YMRS was adapted from the YMRS for completion by parents of the pediatric participants with bipolar disorder in order to assess the severity of the manic symptoms. The P-YMRS consisted of 11 items and had a total score range of 0 (best possible outcome) to 60 (worst possible outcome). The P-YMRS was completed by the participant's custodial parent or legal guardian. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Randomization and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Week 8
4.9
(0.93)
4.3
(0.95)
Week 16
2.7
(1.13)
2.6
(1.09)
Week 24
5.3
(1.35)
5.7
(1.29)
Week 32
5.1
(1.33)
6.0
(1.32)
Week 36
5.3
(1.33)
4.5
(1.36)
21. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in the Conners' Global Index - Parent Version (CGI-P) at Each Visit in the Open-Label Phase
Description The CGI-P is a 10-item scale used to assess attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children and adolescents aged 3-17 years of age. The scale is composed of two factors: restless-impulsive behavior and emotional lability. Each item was scored on a 0-3 scale. The range of scores for the CGI-P is 0 (best possible outcome) to 30 (worst possible outcome). The CGI-P was completed by the participant's custodial parent or legal guardian. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Open-Label ITT Population
Arm/Group Title LTG: Open-Label Phase
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of: 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks.
Measure Participants 298
Week 4
-4.0
(0.36)
Week 8
-5.7
(0.43)
Week 12
-6.7
(0.47)
Week 16
-7.1
(0.56)
Week 18
-8.2
(1.07)
22. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Randomization in the Conners' Global Index - Parent Version (CGI-P) at Each Visit in the Randomized Phase.
Description The CGI-P is a 10-item scale used to assess attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children and adolescents aged 3-17 years of age. The scale is composed of two factors: restless-impulsive behavior and emotional lability. Each item was scored on a 0-3 scale. The range of scores for the CGI-P is 0 (best possible outcome) to 30 (worst possible outcome). The CGI-P was completed by the participant's custodial parent or legal guardian. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures.
Time Frame Randomization and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 36

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized ITT Population
Arm/Group Title Placebo Lamotrigine
Arm/Group Description Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks.
Measure Participants 86 87
Week 8
3.1
(0.75)
2.1
(0.77)
Week 16
3.4
(0.92)
1.2
(0.90)
Week 24
2.4
(1.12)
3.1
(1.05)
Week 32
2.7
(1.10)
2.6
(1.08)
Week 36
1.5
(1.00)
0.5
(1.03)

Adverse Events

Time Frame On-treatment serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-serious adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first dose of investigational product until the last visit of the Open-Label or Double-Blind Taper and Follow-up Phase (up to Taper Week 4).
Adverse Event Reporting Description On-treatment SAEs and non-serious AEs, were reported for ITT population (Open-Label and Randomized Phase), comprised of all participants who were randomized to LTG or placebo (only for Randomized Phase) and received at least one dose of the investigational product.
Arm/Group Title Open-Label and Open-Label Taper Phases: LTG Randomized and Double-blind Taper Phases: Placebo Randomized and Double-blind Taper Phases: LTG
Arm/Group Description Participants (par.) received lamotrigine (LTG) up to a maximum dose depending on their age and concomitant bipolar medication group. Participants 10 -12 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of : 3 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg)/day or 100 mg/day, whichever was less; or 6 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day whichever was less; or 12 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/day whichever was less, depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants 13-17 years of age received LTG up to a maximum dose of 150 mg/day, 300 mg/day, or 400 mg/day depending on their bipolar medication group. Participants took LTG for a duration of up to 18 weeks. Participants discontinuing from the study during the Open-Label Phase entered an open Taper and Follow-up Phase.The Taper and Follow-up Phase may last up to 4 weeks, dependent on the dose of LTG the participant received during the Open-Label Phase. Participants received matching placebo in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants completing the Randomized Phase entered Double-Blind Taper and Follow-up Phase. The Taper and Follow-up Phase may last up to 4 weeks. The participant received Placebo during this Phase. Participants received LTG equivalent to the dose established in the Open-Label Phase. Participants received LTG tablets in the evening for participants taking one dose and for participants taking two divided doses, one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening, for a duration of up to 36 weeks. Participants completing the Randomized Phase entered Double-Blind Taper and Follow-up Phase. The Taper and Follow-up Phase may last up to 4 weeks, dependent on the dose of LTG the participant received during the Randomized Phase.
All Cause Mortality
Open-Label and Open-Label Taper Phases: LTG Randomized and Double-blind Taper Phases: Placebo Randomized and Double-blind Taper Phases: LTG
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN)
Serious Adverse Events
Open-Label and Open-Label Taper Phases: LTG Randomized and Double-blind Taper Phases: Placebo Randomized and Double-blind Taper Phases: LTG
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 19/298 (6.4%) 5/86 (5.8%) 1/87 (1.1%)
General disorders
Irritability 2/298 (0.7%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Infectious mononucleosis 0/298 (0%) 1/86 (1.2%) 0/87 (0%)
Urinary tract infection 0/298 (0%) 1/86 (1.2%) 0/87 (0%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Intentional overdose 0/298 (0%) 1/86 (1.2%) 0/87 (0%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Neoplasm 1/298 (0.3%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Psychiatric disorders
Suicidal ideation 5/298 (1.7%) 1/86 (1.2%) 0/87 (0%)
Agitation 3/298 (1%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Mania 3/298 (1%) 1/86 (1.2%) 0/87 (0%)
Aggression 1/298 (0.3%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Anxiety 1/298 (0.3%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Bipolar I disorder 1/298 (0.3%) 1/86 (1.2%) 0/87 (0%)
Bipolar disorder 1/298 (0.3%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Impulsive behaviour 1/298 (0.3%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Intentional self-injury 1/298 (0.3%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Pressure of speech 1/298 (0.3%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Emotional disorder 0/298 (0%) 0/86 (0%) 1/87 (1.1%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Asthma 1/298 (0.3%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash 1/298 (0.3%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Open-Label and Open-Label Taper Phases: LTG Randomized and Double-blind Taper Phases: Placebo Randomized and Double-blind Taper Phases: LTG
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 177/298 (59.4%) 41/86 (47.7%) 45/87 (51.7%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper 47/298 (15.8%) 3/86 (3.5%) 5/87 (5.7%)
Nausea 39/298 (13.1%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Diarrhoea 23/298 (7.7%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Vomiting 25/298 (8.4%) 3/86 (3.5%) 5/87 (5.7%)
General disorders
Irritability 16/298 (5.4%) 14/86 (16.3%) 7/87 (8%)
Fatigue 17/298 (5.7%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Pyrexia 0/298 (0%) 5/86 (5.8%) 2/87 (2.3%)
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis 25/298 (8.4%) 5/86 (5.8%) 7/87 (8%)
Influenza 0/298 (0%) 2/86 (2.3%) 7/87 (8%)
Nervous system disorders
Headache 106/298 (35.6%) 18/86 (20.9%) 18/87 (20.7%)
Dizziness 24/298 (8.1%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia 23/298 (7.7%) 5/86 (5.8%) 6/87 (6.9%)
Suicidal ideation 16/298 (5.4%) 0/86 (0%) 0/87 (0%)
Agitation 0/298 (0%) 1/86 (1.2%) 5/87 (5.7%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough 21/298 (7%) 4/86 (4.7%) 7/87 (8%)
Oropharyngeal pain 30/298 (10.1%) 2/86 (2.3%) 7/87 (8%)
Nasal congestion 0/298 (0%) 6/86 (7%) 6/87 (6.9%)

Limitations/Caveats

[Not Specified]

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Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

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Results Point of Contact

Name/Title GSK Response Center
Organization GlaxoSmithKline
Phone 866-435-7343
Email
Responsible Party:
GlaxoSmithKline
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00723450
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • SCA102833
First Posted:
Jul 28, 2008
Last Update Posted:
Jan 9, 2017
Last Verified:
Nov 1, 2016