At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 2Completed· 90 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Fluoxetine +2 moredrug
Likely dose
Fluoxetine up to 60 mg daily orally; Divalproex ER up to 3000 mg daily orallyAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 4
- ✓Diagnosis of Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
- ✓Overt Aggression Scale-Modified (OAS-M) score of 15 or higher at screening
- ✓In good physical health
- ✓Willing and able to comply with the study requirements
Key exclusion· 8
- ✕Life history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, organic mental syndrome, or mental retardation
- ✕Current major depressive disorder with HAM-D score higher than 18
- ✕Current alcohol or drug abuse or dependence
- ✕Active medical conditions that will interfere with the study
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Fluoxetine and Divalproex: Treatment Correlates in IED
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Fluoxetine, Divalproex, and 1 other intervention for Intermittent Explosive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 90 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will compare the medications fluoxetine (Prozac®) and divalproex (Depakote®) for the treatment of aggressive behavior in individuals with Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED).
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsIntermittent Explosive Disorder
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Timeline
Phase 2CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartMay 2003
First PostedMar 2004
Primary CompletionOct 2008
TodayJul 2026
First PostedMar 8, 2004
Enrollment StartMay 1, 2003
Primary CompletionOct 1, 2008
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.4 yearsPosted 22.3 years ago
Interventions
Fluoxetinedrug
Fluoxetine capsules by mouth, up to 60 mg daily
Divalproexdrug
Divalproex ER capsules by mouth, up to 3000 mg daily
Placebodrug
Placebo capsules by mouth, up to 8 capsules daily