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CompletedNCT04812379

Specified Drug-use Survey on Abilify Prolonged Release Aqueous Suspension for IM Injection (Prevention of Relapse of Mood Episodes in BP)

This study is completed. It focuses on bipolarity and currently lists study information in Japan.

BipolarityOther
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to understand whether questionnaires and follow-up reports is both safe enough and useful enough to take further. Researchers are trying to understand whether questionnaires and follow-up reports can better prevent setbacks and support longer-term stability. For people living with Bipolarity, small gains in stability can make a meaningful difference over time. If the findings are useful, they could help future care become more targeted, practical, and easier to trust. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a clinic, with sites including Pharmacovigilance Department in Osaka. Participation appears to center on questionnaires, assessments, or follow-up information rather than a study treatment. Common reasons not to take part include other factors that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a trial phase, which usually means the study is focused on observation rather than testing a staged treatment.

Official source

Registry reference

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In practice

For you

Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in Japan.

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Sponsor type
Pharmaceutical company
Main activity
medication or study treatment
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Completed
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Specified Drug-use Survey on Abilify Prolonged Release Aqueous Suspension for IM Injection (Prevention of Relapse of Mood Episodes in BP)?

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.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a pharmaceutical company. Otsuka is a pharmaceutical company within the Otsuka group, with work across prescription medicines and healthcare products. The sponsor is based in Japan. Sponsor website: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/. You can verify the sponsor and study responsibility in the official registry record.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve medication or study treatment, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.

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