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A Pilot Study of Prophylactic Management of Lamotrigine for Bipolar Disorder in Pregnant Women
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Lamictal for Bipolar Disorder and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Pregnant women who are taking lamotrigine will be evaluated monthly during pregnancy including a clinical evaluation and a blood draw for lamotrigine levels at each visit. Based on the Therapeutic Drug Monitoring protocol, participant's lamotrigine dosing will be adjusted as needed based on participant's blood levels compared to the reference concentration that was obtained prior to pregnancy or early in pregnancy while clinically stable. After delivery participant and participant's infants will be assessed for mood and functioning at 1, 2, 4, and 6 weeks postpartum.
Study Details
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Interventions
Blood-serum levels will be checked monthly during pregnancy and reference concentration will be maintained