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2025-12-24 @ 4:12 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-01-03 @ 10:20 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00489866
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-03-31
First Post:
2007-06-20
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Aripiprazole Augmentation of Antidepressants in PTSD
Sponsor:
Organization:
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Change scores were calculated from Week 2 and Week 6 scores (Week 2 minus Week 6).'}]}, 'conditionsModule': {'keywords': ['PTSD', 'Antidepressant', 'Aripiprazole', 'OEF', 'OIF'], 'conditions': ['PTSD']}, 'descriptionModule': {'briefSummary': 'The proposed investigation will determine the therapeutic potential of aripiprazole augmentation to a stable antidepressant regimen for reducing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, cognitive symptoms, psychotic symptoms, and depressive symptoms in veterans with PTSD.'}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['ADULT', 'OLDER_ADULT'], 'maximumAge': '65 Years', 'minimumAge': '18 Years', 'healthyVolunteers': True, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Outpatient veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\n* Receiving treatment with an antidepressant at a stable dose for 4 weeks\n* Male or female\n* Ages 18-65 years old'}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT00489866', 'briefTitle': 'Aripiprazole Augmentation of Antidepressants in PTSD', 'organization': {'class': 'FED', 'fullName': 'Durham VA Medical Center'}, 'officialTitle': 'Aripiprazole Augmentation of Antidepressants in PTSD', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'VA IRB#01163'}}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'type': 'EXPERIMENTAL', 'label': 'Aripiprazole', 'interventionNames': ['Drug: Aripiprazole']}, {'type': 'PLACEBO_COMPARATOR', 'label': 'Placebo', 'interventionNames': ['Drug: Placebo']}], 'interventions': [{'name': 'Aripiprazole', 'type': 'DRUG', 'description': 'Aripiprazole: 5 mg taken once a day orally for 2 weeks, then Aripiprazole: 5-10 mg taken once a day orally for 2 weeks, then Aripiprazole: 5-15 mg taken once a day orally for 2 weeks, then Aripiprazole: 5-20 mg taken once a day orally for 2 weeks', 'armGroupLabels': ['Aripiprazole']}, {'name': 'Placebo', 'type': 'DRUG', 'description': 'Same as active drug.', 'armGroupLabels': ['Placebo']}]}, 'contactsLocationsModule': {'locations': [{'zip': '27705', 'city': 'Durham', 'state': 'North Carolina', 'country': 'United States', 'facility': 'Durham VAMC 508 Fulton Street', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 35.99403, 'lon': -78.89862}}], 'overallOfficials': [{'name': 'Christine E Marx, MD, MA', 'role': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'affiliation': 'Durham VAMC'}]}, 'sponsorCollaboratorsModule': {'leadSponsor': {'name': 'Durham VA Medical Center', 'class': 'FED'}, 'responsibleParty': {'type': 'SPONSOR'}}}}