Date of Award

2017

Degree Type

Selective Evidence-Based Medicine Review

Degree Name

Master of Science in Health Sciences - Physician Assistant

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

Department Chair

John Cavenagh, MBA, PhD, PA-C

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not “Is cariprazine effective and safe in treating acute mania in bipolar I disorder?”

Study Design: This review is based on three double-blind, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English, in 2015. These studies compared both the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of cariprazine in the treatment of acute mania in bipolar I disorder.

Data sources: Three double-blind, placebo-controlled, RCTs published in English, in peer-reviewed journals, and found using Medline, Pubmed, and Cochrane Review databases.

Outcomes Measured: The primary efficacy scale used in all studies was the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) which is a screening tool that objectively and subjectively measures acute mania items including: irritability, speech, content, disruptive behavior, elevated mood, increased motor activity, sexual interest, sleep, language-though disorder, appearance, and insight. Safety was measured through the occurrence of one or more of the following during treatment as experienced by the patient: extrapyramidal disorder, headache, akathisia, constipation, nausea, dyspepsia, dizziness, insomnia, vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, sedation, vision blurred, mania, pain in extremity, pyrexia, tremor, agitation, or toothache.

Results: All three studies found cariprazine demonstrated efficacy and general tolerability in the treatment of mania in acute bipolar I disorder compared to placebo (p

Conclusions: The results based on these three studies is the cariprazine is effective and generally well-tolerated for patients experiencing acute mania in bipolar I disorder. Future study is warranted to determine the remission rate of manic episodes after treatment with cariprazine for bipolar I disorder.

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