Ropinirole in the Treatment of Bipolar Depression
Bipolar Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Bipolar Disorder focused on measuring bipolar disorder, ropinirole, depression
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Meet DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder Current MADRS score > 16 Current MRS-SADS score < 10 Prior to participation in this study, each subject must sign an informed consent. All patients will be required to also take at least one other mood-stabilizing agent, defined as a standard agent (lithium, valproate, carbamazepine) or a novel anticonvulsant agent (oxcarbazepine, gabapentin, topiramate). If patients are not taking any of these agents on study initiation, they will be required to start one of these agents at study initiation. Study inclusion criteria must be met after at least 2 weeks of treatment with one of these mood-stabilizing agents. Exclusion Criteria: Any serious acute medical illness Any clinically serious evidence of suicidality or score of 3 or greater on suicide item on MADRS scale
Sites / Locations
- Emory University
- Cambridge Health Alliance