Depakote ER Therapy for Mania Comorbid With Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder, Mania, Substance Abuse
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Bipolar Disorder focused on measuring Bipolar Disorder, Mania, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Comorbid
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ages 19 - 65. Diagnosis of mania with comorbid substance confirmed by Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV. Comorbid diagnoses of anxiety and/or personality disorders are permitted. Ability to provide signed informed consent. Stable general medical health. Ability to attend outpatient research clinic. Exclusion Criteria: Dangerous to self or others. Pregnancy, inability or unwillingness to use approved methods of birth control. Inability or unwillingness to provide signed informed consent. Diagnosis of schizophrenia, major depressive disorder. Inability to attend outpatient research clinic. Medical conditions, which would preclude use of Depakote. Need for ongoing treatment with medication other than Depakote ER, such as antipsychotic medication. Medical instability defined as likelihood of needing to change prescription medication during the course of the study.
Sites / Locations
- Creighton University Psychiatry Research Center