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Quetiapine SR and Divalproex Sodium ER in the Treatment of Anxiety in Bipolar Disorder With Panic Disorder and/or GAD

A Phase 4 interventional study of quetiapine SR and divalproex sodium ER in Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, sponsored by University of South Florida. Completed at 3 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-06-11.

Sponsored by University of South Florida · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
224
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The specific aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of quetiapine SR monotherapy and divalproex sodium ER monotherapy in comparison to placebo in the treatment of ambulatory bipolar disorder with co-morbid lifetime panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder and current at least moderately severe anxiety.

Read the detailed description

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel-group, 8-week trial of quetiapine SR monotherapy compared to divalproex sodium ER monotherapy in outpatient subjects with a lifetime bipolar I, II, or not otherwsise specified (NOS) disorder, a lifetime panic or generalized anxiety disorder, and current diagnosis at least moderately severe anxiety symptoms. Approximately 180 subjects will be randomized to obtain 90 subjects who complete the 8-week trial (30 completers per treatment group). This calculation is based on drop out rates in a similar patient population carried out by this group of collaborators. Subjects will be randomized to quetiapine SR or divalproex sodium ER or placebo in a 1:1:1 ratio. No concomitant psychotropic medication will be allowed throughout the study except for prn lorazepam during the first two weeks for the management of affective and anxiety symptoms, prn zolpidem and zaleplon for the management of insomnia and benztropine for the management of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS). Throughout the study, psychiatric scales will be used to assess psychiatric symptoms and the presence of treatment-emergent adverse events will be monitored and recorded.

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Conditions studied

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Keywords

  • Randomized
  • Double-Blind
  • Placebo-Controlled
  • Quetiapine
  • DivalproexSodiumER
  • Bipolar
  • Anxiety
  • Panic
  • GAD
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In context

Anxiety Disorders

4,868 studies on the registry are indexed under Anxiety Disorders; 1,390 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 224 is above the median of 80 across 4,174 interventional studies indexed under Anxiety Disorders.

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Lead sponsor

University of South Florida is the lead sponsor of 333 studies on the registry; 63 are open to participants now.

Of its 17 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 4 (24%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects must be at least 18 years of age and not older than 65
  • Subjects must have lifetime bipolar I, II, or not otherwise specified (NOS) disorder as defined by DSM-IV TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision) criteria
  • Subjects must have lifetime panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as defined by DSM-IV, criteria (except clause "does not occur exclusively during a mood disorder" of Criterion F for GAD)
  • Subjects' bipolar symptoms must be no more than moderate in severity, defined as a CGI-BP\< 4
  • Subjects' anxiety symptoms must be at least moderate in severity, defined as a CGI-S > 4
  • Subjects must not be receiving regular mood stabilizing, antidepressant, antipsychotic, or anxiolytic medication for at least one week prior to baseline. Patients receiving fluoxetine or depot antipsychotics should be off these medications for at least four weeks prior to baseline
  • Subjects or their legally authorized representative must sign the Informed Consent Document after the nature of the trial has been fully explained
  • If female, subjects must be: postmenopausal, surgically incapable of childbearing, or practicing medically acceptable effective method(s) of contraception (e.g., hormonal methods, barrier methods, intrauterine device) for at least one month prior to study entry and throughout the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who do not have lifetime bipolar disorder by DSM-IV-TR criteria
  • Subjects who do not have lifetime panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder by DSM-IV-TR criteria
  • Subjects who are receiving treatment with an anti-manic or mood stabilizing medication (lithium, valproate, carbamazepine, or an antipsychotic), and in the investigators' judgment, require ongoing treatment with that medication
  • Subjects whose bipolar symptoms are presently more than moderately severe (CGI-BP>5)
  • Subjects whose anxiety symptoms are presently less than moderately severe (CGI-S\<3)
  • Subjects with clinically significant suicidal or homicidal ideation.
  • Subjects with a current DSM-IV TR Axis I diagnosis of delirium, dementia, amnesia, or other cognitive disorders; a DSM-IV TR diagnosis of a substance dependence disorder within the past six months; a lifetime DSM-IV TR psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder)
  • Subjects with serious general medical illnesses including hepatic, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, neurological, or hematological disease as determined by the clinical judgment of the clinical investigator. Subjects with hypo-or hyperthyroidism unless stabilized on thyroid replacement > 3 months
  • Subjects with a clinically significant abnormality in their pre-study physical exam, vital signs, EKG, or laboratory tests
  • Subjects who are allergic to or who have demonstrated hypersensitivity or intolerance to either of the active study medications
  • Women who are pregnant or nursing
  • Subjects who have received an experimental drug or used an experimental device within 30 days
  • Subjects who have a history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • A patient with diabetes mellitus (DM) fulfilling one of the following criteria:
  • Unstable DM defined as enrollment glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc) >8.5%
  • Admitted to hospital for treatment of DM or DM related illness within the past 12 weeks
  • Not under physician care for DM
  • Physician responsible for patient's DM care has not indicated that the patient's DM is controlled
  • Physician responsible for patient's DM care has not approved the patient's participation in the study
  • Has not been on the same dose of oral hypoglycemic drug(s) and/or diet for the 4 weeks before randomization. For thiazolidinediones (glitazones) this period should not be less than 8 weeks before randomization
  • Taking insulin whose daily dose on one occasion in the past 4 weeks has been more than 10% above or below their mean dose in the preceding 4 weeks Note: If a patient with DM meets one of these criteria, the patient is to be excluded even if the treating physician believes that the patient is stable and can participate in the study
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
224 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Quetiapine SR

    Quetiapine SR (Quetiapine Sustained Release)

    Drug: quetiapine SR

  • Active comparator
    Divalproex Sodium ER

    Divalproex Sodium ER (Divalproex Sodium Extended Release)

    Drug: divalproex sodium ER

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    placebo

    Drug: placebo

Interventions

  • Drugquetiapine SR

    flexible dosing, 50 mg up to a maximum of 300 mg per day for 8 weeks

  • Drugdivalproex sodium ER

    Flexible dosing, 500 mg up to a maximum of 3000 mg per day for 8 weeks

  • Drugplacebo

    placebo

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in the CGI-21 Anxiety

    The CGI-21 Anxiety is a 21-point clinician-rated global improvement for anxiety symptoms. Response range: -10 to +10. The higher the score the more improvement. At Baseline all patients have a score of "0" (zero), against which any subsequent improvements or deterioration is assessed. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANOVA. Outcomes showing scores above zero indicate that patients did better, i.e. showed improvement on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks (using LOCF Repeated Measures ANOVA)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline on Patient Global Improvement Scale (PGI-21) for Anxiety Symptoms

    The PGI-21 Anxiety is a 21-point patient-rated global improvement for anxiety symptoms. Response range: -10 to +10. The higher the score the more improvement. At Baseline all patients have a score of "0" (zero), against which any subsequent improvements or deterioration is assessed. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANOVA. Outcomes showing scores above zero indicate that patients did better, i.e. showed improvement on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  2. Change From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) Scores

    Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) measures severity of anxiety symptoms - range of scores is 0-56. A higher score means worse anxiety. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors (labeled "time") and treatment group (labeled "treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  3. Change From Baseline in Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS)

    Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS). Range of scores: 0-140. Higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms. The relative efficacy of quetiapine SR vs. divalproex ER and placebo was tested using a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments for the efficacy variables were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus in this analysis was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in efficacy measures were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the baseline-to-endpoint LOCF ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  4. Change From Baseline on Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)

    Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) measures severity of depressive symptoms. Range of scores: 0-60. A higher score shows greater severity of depressive symptoms. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The central focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in efficacy were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  5. Change From Baseline in Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)

    Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) measures severity of mania / hypomania symptoms. Range of scores: 0-60. A higher score shows worse mania / hypomania. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  6. Change From Baseline on Clinician Global Impression Scale for Bipolar Disorder (CGI-BP) (Overall Severity)

    Clinician Global Impression Scale for Bipolar Disorder (CGI-BP) measures the severity of bipolar disorder symptoms overall. Range of response: i1. normal, not ill to 7. very severely ill. A higher score represents greater severity. A last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels was used. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect and whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  7. Change From Baseline on Rapid Ideas Scale (RISc)

    Rapid ideas Scale (RISc) measures severity of rapid thoughts. Range of scores is 0-100. A higher score means more severe rapidity of thinking. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  8. Change From Baseline in Sheehan Irritability Scale (SIS)

    Sheehan Irritability Scale (SIS) measures severity of anxiety symptoms. Range of scores: 0-70. A higher score shows worse irritability. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  9. Change From Baseline on Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) - Total

    Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) measures severity of functional impairment or disability. There are 4 scores: 1) Work Disability 2) Social Disability 3) Family Life Disability. Each of these domains is scored 0-10, with a higher score representing greater disability or functional impairment. These 3 domain scores are added to give a Total Disability scale score. Range of response for Total Disability: 0 to 30. A higher score shows greater disability/functional impairment. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

  10. Change From Baseline on Sheehan- Suicidality Tracking Scale S-STS (2008 Version With 8 Items)

    Sheehan - Suicidality Tracking Scale S-STS (2008 version with 8 items) measures severity of a range of suicidality symptoms. Range of scores: 0-32. A higher score represents more severe suicidality. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale..

    Time frame: 8 weeks

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Results

Posted Jun 11, 2020
Limitations and caveats
Study was limited to 8 weeks and to patients with bipolar disorder and comorbid panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder.

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Started494951
Completed474651
Not completed230

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange From Baseline in the CGI-21 Anxiety

The CGI-21 Anxiety is a 21-point clinician-rated global improvement for anxiety symptoms. Response range: -10 to +10. The higher the score the more improvement. At Baseline all patients have a score of "0" (zero), against which any subsequent improvements or deterioration is assessed. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANOVA. Outcomes showing scores above zero indicate that patients did better, i.e. showed improvement on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks (using LOCF Repeated Measures ANOVA)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in the CGI-21 Anxiety
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline in the CGI-21 Anxiety4.9 ± 0.622.9 ± 0.633.4 ± 0.60
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANOVA · p = <.05
SecondaryChange From Baseline on Patient Global Improvement Scale (PGI-21) for Anxiety Symptoms

The PGI-21 Anxiety is a 21-point patient-rated global improvement for anxiety symptoms. Response range: -10 to +10. The higher the score the more improvement. At Baseline all patients have a score of "0" (zero), against which any subsequent improvements or deterioration is assessed. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANOVA. Outcomes showing scores above zero indicate that patients did better, i.e. showed improvement on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline on Patient Global Improvement Scale (PGI-21) for Anxiety Symptoms
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline on Patient Global Improvement Scale (PGI-21) for Anxiety Symptoms3.9 ± 0.681.9 ± 0.692.3 ± 0.65
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANOVA · p = <0.05
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) Scores

Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) measures severity of anxiety symptoms - range of scores is 0-56. A higher score means worse anxiety. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors (labeled "time") and treatment group (labeled "treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) Scores
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) Scores-11.7 ± 1.32-6.4 ± 1.30-8.4 ± 1.4
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.05
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS)

Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS). Range of scores: 0-140. Higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms. The relative efficacy of quetiapine SR vs. divalproex ER and placebo was tested using a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments for the efficacy variables were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus in this analysis was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in efficacy measures were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the baseline-to-endpoint LOCF ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS)
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline in Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS)-24.4 ± 2.9-14.8 ± 2.9-18.3 ± 2.8
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <.05
SecondaryChange From Baseline on Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)

Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) measures severity of depressive symptoms. Range of scores: 0-60. A higher score shows greater severity of depressive symptoms. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The central focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in efficacy were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline on Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline on Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)-11.5 ± 1.5-5.5 ± 1.6-7.3 ± 1.5
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.05
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)

Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) measures severity of mania / hypomania symptoms. Range of scores: 0-60. A higher score shows worse mania / hypomania. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline in Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)-5.4 ± 1.2-4.4 ± 1.2-4.3 ± 1.1
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.05
SecondaryChange From Baseline on Clinician Global Impression Scale for Bipolar Disorder (CGI-BP) (Overall Severity)

Clinician Global Impression Scale for Bipolar Disorder (CGI-BP) measures the severity of bipolar disorder symptoms overall. Range of response: i1. normal, not ill to 7. very severely ill. A higher score represents greater severity. A last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels was used. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect and whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline on Clinician Global Impression Scale for Bipolar Disorder (CGI-BP) (Overall Severity)
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline on Clinician Global Impression Scale for Bipolar Disorder (CGI-BP) (Overall Severity)-1.2 ± .16-.5 ± .17-1.0 ± .16
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · Chi-squared · p = <0.05Differences in response (70% or greater improvement) and remission (50% or greater improvement) rates between the groups.
SecondaryChange From Baseline on Rapid Ideas Scale (RISc)

Rapid ideas Scale (RISc) measures severity of rapid thoughts. Range of scores is 0-100. A higher score means more severe rapidity of thinking. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline on Rapid Ideas Scale (RISc)
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline on Rapid Ideas Scale (RISc)-28.9 ± 3.4-19.7 ± 3.4-23.1 ± 3.3
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.05
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Sheehan Irritability Scale (SIS)

Sheehan Irritability Scale (SIS) measures severity of anxiety symptoms. Range of scores: 0-70. A higher score shows worse irritability. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. The focus was on the "treatment-by-time" effect showing whether the trajectory of response differed over time by treatment group. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Sheehan Irritability Scale (SIS)
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline in Sheehan Irritability Scale (SIS)-29.8 ± 3.4-22.6 ± 3.4-19.4 ± 3.3
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.05
SecondaryChange From Baseline on Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) - Total

Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) measures severity of functional impairment or disability. There are 4 scores: 1) Work Disability 2) Social Disability 3) Family Life Disability. Each of these domains is scored 0-10, with a higher score representing greater disability or functional impairment. These 3 domain scores are added to give a Total Disability scale score. Range of response for Total Disability: 0 to 30. A higher score shows greater disability/functional impairment. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale.

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline on Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) - Total
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline on Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) - Total-6.5 ± 1.8-3 ± 1.2-5.3 ± 1.1
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.05
SecondaryChange From Baseline on Sheehan- Suicidality Tracking Scale S-STS (2008 Version With 8 Items)

Sheehan - Suicidality Tracking Scale S-STS (2008 version with 8 items) measures severity of a range of suicidality symptoms. Range of scores: 0-32. A higher score represents more severe suicidality. The relative efficacy of the 3 treatments was tested with a last-observation-carried forward (LOCF) repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) in which baseline and each of the 8 weekly assessments were the within subject factors ("time") and treatment group ("treatment") was the between-subjects factor with 3 levels. Also, group differences in baseline-to-endpoint changes in the efficacy measure were tested using LOCF ANCOVA followed by pairwise planned comparisons (t-tests). The least square means shown here are from the LOCF baseline-to-endpoint ANCOVA. Outcome results with a "minus" score indicate that patients did better, i.e. had a reduction in symptoms on this scale..

Time frame:
8 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline on Sheehan- Suicidality Tracking Scale S-STS (2008 Version With 8 Items)
score on a scaleQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Change From Baseline on Sheehan- Suicidality Tracking Scale S-STS (2008 Version With 8 Items)-.95 ± .44-.07 ± .36-.3 ± .38
Statistical analysis
  • Quetiapine SR vs Divalproex Sodium ER vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.05

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Quetiapine SR—1/49 (2%)24/49 (49%)
Divalproex Sodium ER—3/49 (6.1%)18/49 (36.7%)
Placebo—2/51 (3.9%)17/51 (33.3%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
faintedCardiac disorders0/491/490/51
spider biteSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/491/490/51
worsening depressionPsychiatric disorders1/491/491/51
back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/490/491/51
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventQuetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlacebo
Drowsiness/SleepinessNervous system disorders24/4918/4917/51
Dry MouthGastrointestinal disorders15/493/497/51
Nausea or Nausea/VomitingGastrointestinal disorders9/4912/4914/51
HeadacheNervous system disorders4/4912/4912/51
TinglingSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders8/491/491/51
Increased appetiteGastrointestinal disorders7/496/497/51
SedationNervous system disorders6/493/493/51
LightheadednessaNervous system disorders4/492/491/51
DiarrheaaGastrointestinal disorders1/492/494/51
TirednessNervous system disorders3/491/493/51

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Quetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlaceboTotal
<=18 years0000
Between 18 and 65 years494951149
>=65 years0000
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Quetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlaceboTotal
Mean41.4 ± 12.137.5 ± 12.037.6 ± 11.638.8 ± 12.0
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Quetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlaceboTotal
Female28273388
Male21221861
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Quetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlaceboTotal
United States494951149
Clinical Global Impression - Severity scale (CGI-S)
Clinical Global Impression - Severity scale (CGI-S)(units on a scale)Quetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlaceboTotal
Mean5.4 ± .55.3 ± .65.4 ± .65.4 ± .6
Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A)
Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A)(units on a scale)Quetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlaceboTotal
Mean41.4 ± 12.137.5 ± 12.037.6 ± 11.638.8 ± 12.0
Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS)
Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS)(units on a scale)Quetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlaceboTotal
Mean47.5 ± 17.842.4 ± 18.541.8 ± 19.543.9 ± 18.7
Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)(units on a scale)Quetiapine SRDivalproex Sodium ERPlaceboTotal
Mean26.4 ± 8.324.5 ± 7.325.8 ± 7.925.6 ± 7.8

5 further baseline measures are reported on the registry.

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Study locations

3 sites
  • VA Palo Alto HCS & Stanford School of Medicine
    Palo Alto, California 94304, United States
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine
    Tampa, Florida 33613, United States
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jun 11, 2020, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00579280
Lead sponsor
University of South Florida
Collaborators
AstraZeneca
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Dec 24, 2007
Start date
Jul 2007
Primary completion
Dec 2010
Completion
Dec 2010
Results posted
Jun 11, 2020
Last update
Jun 11, 2020

Study contacts

David Sheehan, MD
principal investigator · University of South Florida

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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