A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Divalproex Extended-Release in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

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Title: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Divalproex Extended-Release in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Language: English
Authors: Wagner, Karen Dineen, Redden, Laura, Kowatch, Robert A.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. May 2009 48(5):519-519.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2009
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Patients, Drug Therapy, Depression (Psychology), Children, Adolescents, Mental Disorders, Outcomes of Treatment, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
ISSN: 0890-8567
Abstract: A double-blind study that involves 150 patients aged 10-17 on the effect of divalproex extended-release in the treatment of bipolar disorder shows that the drug was similar to placebo based on adverse events and that no treatment effect was observed in the drug. The drug is not suitable for treatment of youths with bipolar I disorder, mixed or manic state.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2009
Access URL: https://www.lww.com/product/?0890-8567
Accession Number: EJ846161
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A double-blind study that involves 150 patients aged 10-17 on the effect of divalproex extended-release in the treatment of bipolar disorder shows that the drug was similar to placebo based on adverse events and that no treatment effect was observed in the drug. The drug is not suitable for treatment of youths with bipolar I disorder, mixed or manic state.
ISSN:0890-8567