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A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Galantamine to Improve Cognitive Dysfunction in Bipolar Disorder

Primary Purpose

Bipolar Disorder

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Galantamine
Placebos
Sponsored by
Cambridge Health Alliance
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Bipolar Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 60 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Age 18-60; DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar disorder, any subtype; Baseline Mini Mental Status exam above 20; MRS < 16; MADRS < 16 Exclusion Criteria: Current substance dependence; serious unstable medical conditions; active suicidal ideation; current DSM-IV for a major mood episodes; history of COPD, epilepsy, cardiac arrhythmia, and peptic ulcer disease; meet DSM-IV criteria for dementia

Sites / Locations

  • Cambridge Health Alliance

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Double-Blind Galantamine vs Placebo

Placebo Control Group

Arm Description

Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study of Galantamine to Improve Cognitive Dysfunction

Placebo-Controlled Group

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Cognitive Function

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
September 12, 2005
Last Updated
April 17, 2017
Sponsor
Cambridge Health Alliance
Collaborators
Northwestern University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00195845
Brief Title
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Galantamine to Improve Cognitive Dysfunction in Bipolar Disorder
Official Title
A Phase 4 Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Galantamine to Improve Cognitive Dysfunction in Bipolar Disorder
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
April 2003 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
September 2006 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 2007 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Cambridge Health Alliance
Collaborators
Northwestern University

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if galantamine augmentaion improves cognition in euthymic bipolar patients. In addition, the effect of galantamine on clinical measures of functioning and psychopathology will also be assessed.
Detailed Description
The study length is 12 to 24 weeks depending on whether patients enter the crossover. Study also involves 3 neuropsychology testings.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Bipolar Disorder

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
30 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Double-Blind Galantamine vs Placebo
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study of Galantamine to Improve Cognitive Dysfunction
Arm Title
Placebo Control Group
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo-Controlled Group
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Galantamine
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebos
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Cognitive Function
Time Frame
6 Months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18-60; DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar disorder, any subtype; Baseline Mini Mental Status exam above 20; MRS < 16; MADRS < 16 Exclusion Criteria: Current substance dependence; serious unstable medical conditions; active suicidal ideation; current DSM-IV for a major mood episodes; history of COPD, epilepsy, cardiac arrhythmia, and peptic ulcer disease; meet DSM-IV criteria for dementia
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Robert T Dunn, MD, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Cambridge Health Alliance
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Cambridge Health Alliance
City
Cambridge
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02139
Country
United States

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