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Pioglitazone for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Comorbid Metabolic Syndrome or Insulin Resistance
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Pioglitazone for Metabolic Syndrome and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 34 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The study is an open-label 8-week adjunctive trial of pioglitazone for the acute relief of bipolar depression comorbid with metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance. Subjects who experience a partial or full response will have the option of continuing in an acute continuation phase lasting up to 12 weeks. The extension phase will allow assessment of the safety and tolerability of pioglitazone during the acute continuation period.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
An open-label 12-week trial of pioglitazone monotherapy. The investigators will titrate pioglitazone to the maximum tolerable dose up to 45mg per day.