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CompletedNCT01092221

Allopurinol for manic episodes in bipolarity

This study is completed in Israel and in Romania. It is testing allopurinol for manic episodes in bipolarity.

Bipolarity, ManiaDrugFrom 18 Years to 65 Years

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What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether Allopurinol may be useful for adults experiencing bipolarity.

What would participation involve?

Participants may receive Allopurinol, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Israel and in Romania.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adults with bipolarity.

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Study start dateMay 2010
Recruitment status
Completed
Enrollment listed in the registry
180
Sponsor
Sheba Medical Center
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Phase 3Usually a larger study designed to confirm effectiveness and safety in a broader group.
Locations
Israel, Romania
Age range
From 18 Years to 65 Years
Official registry ID
NCT01092221
Official title
Allopurinol for Mania: A Randomized Trial Administering Allopurinol vs. Placebo as add-on to Mood Stabilizers and/or Antipsychotics in Patients in a Bipolar Manic Episode.

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Israel · 3 sites
  • Beer-Yaakov Mental Health Center
    Beer-Yaakov
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Sheba Medical Center
    Ramat Gan
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Lev Hasharon Mental Health Center
    Tsur Moshe
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Romania · 21 sites
  • Spitalul de Psihiatrie, si Neurologie, Brasov
    Brasov, Brașov County
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie "Prof.Al. Obregia" Sectia 12
    Bucharest, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie "Prof.Al. Obregia" Sectia 1
    Bucharest, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie "Prof.Al. Obregia" Sectia 3
    Bucharest, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic Judetean, de Urgenta,
    Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Sp. Judetean
    Focşani, Focsani
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Sp de Psihiatrie Galati
    Galati, Galați County
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, "Socola",
    Iași, Iaşi
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, Socola
    Iași, Iaşi
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Jebel
    Timuș, Jebel Timis
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, "Ghe. Preda" Sibiu
    Sibiu, Sibiu County
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Urgenta Clinica "E. Pamfil"
    Timișoara, Timisoara
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, sectia 14
    Berceni St., 10-12, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie, sectia 10
    Berceni St., 10-12, Sector 4, Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic, sectia 8
    Berceni St., Sector 4 Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul de Psihiatrie, Titan
    Bld Nicolae Grigorescu, No. 41, Sector 3,
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie "Prof.Al. Obregia" Sectia 11
    Bucharest
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic Judetean De Urgenta, Clinica Psihiatrie
    Octavian Goga St, 17, Arad
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul de Psihiatrie Botosani
    Str. I.C.Bratianu Nr. 116, Botosani
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul Clinic Judetean, Sectia Clinica Psihiatrie
    Str. Victor Babes, Nr. 43, Cluj Napoca
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Spitalul de Psihiatrie si Neurologie
    Str.Mihai Eminescu, Nr.18, Brasov
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team

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What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with bipolarity. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Does this study involve a medication?

This appears to be a medication / drug study involving Allopurinol, Placebo. Phase 3 studies are usually larger and aim to confirm effectiveness and safety in a broader group.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with bipolarity; age range: From 18 Years to 65 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?

If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Sheba Medical Center, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

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