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A Proof of Concept Study of Icariin for Bipolar Disorder and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Icariin for Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorder. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study is being done to see if icariin will help with depression in patients with bipolar disorder and alcohol or cocaine use disorders. The pills used in this study contain 20% icariin.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will receive 20% icariin (100 mg/day) in a commercially available over-the-counter Horny Goat Weed supplement. A dose titration from 100 mg/day to 200 mg/day will be allowed at week 3 participants with less than a 30% reduction in HAMD and/or still using cocaine or alcohol or have a positive urine drug screen. An additional dose titration to 300 mg/day will be allowed at week 6 for participants with less than a 50% reduction in HAMD scores and/or still using cocaine or alcohol or have a positive urine drug screen.