Clinical Trial Results:
A randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial of pramipexole in addition to mood stabilisers for patients with treatment resistant bipolar depression.
Summary
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EudraCT number |
2018-002869-18 |
Trial protocol |
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Global end of trial date |
29 Oct 2022
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Results information
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Results version number |
v1(current) |
This version publication date |
11 Aug 2024
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First version publication date |
11 Aug 2024
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Other versions |
Trial Information
Subject Disposition
Baseline Characteristics
End Points
Adverse Events
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Subject Disposition
Baseline Characteristics
End Points
Adverse Events
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Trial identification
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Sponsor protocol code |
RES-17-031
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Additional study identifiers
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ISRCTN number |
ISRCTN72151939 | ||
US NCT number |
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WHO universal trial number (UTN) |
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Other trial identifiers |
Research Ethics Committee: 19/NE/0233, NIHR HTA Funder: 16/154/01 | ||
Sponsors
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Sponsor organisation name |
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
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Sponsor organisation address |
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, United Kingdom, NE3 3XT
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Public contact |
Prof R. Hamish McAllister-Williams, Newcastle University, +44 0191 208 1370, hamish.mcallister-williams@ncl.ac.uk
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Scientific contact |
Prof R. Hamish McAllister-Williams, Newcastle University, +44 0191 208 1370, hamish.mcallister-williams@ncl.ac.uk
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Paediatric regulatory details
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Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP) |
No
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Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial? |
No
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Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial? |
No
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Results analysis stage
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Analysis stage |
Final
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Date of interim/final analysis |
05 Dec 2022
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Is this the analysis of the primary completion data? |
Yes
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Primary completion date |
29 Oct 2022
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Global end of trial reached? |
Yes
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Global end of trial date |
29 Oct 2022
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Was the trial ended prematurely? |
Yes
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General information about the trial
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Main objective of the trial |
To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of pramipexole versus placebo alongside standard mood stabilising medication, over 12 weeks, in the management of patients with treatment resistant bipolar depression.
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Protection of trial subjects |
A DMC was convened to undertake independent review. The purpose of this committee was to monitor safety. At the first meeting, the DMC agreed on its charter of operation and how many times the DMC would meet throughout the course of the study. The trial statistician was partially blinded for DMC meetings (treatment arms coded via Group A and Group B until the results reveal meeting which was held at the end of the trial. The senior statistician was fully blinded throughout in line with the rest of the trial management team.
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Background therapy |
n/a | ||
Evidence for comparator |
n/a | ||
Actual start date of recruitment |
28 Nov 2019
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Long term follow-up planned |
No
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Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement? |
Yes
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Population of trial subjects
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Number of subjects enrolled per country |
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Country: Number of subjects enrolled |
United Kingdom: 39
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Worldwide total number of subjects |
39
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EEA total number of subjects |
0
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Number of subjects enrolled per age group |
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In utero |
0
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Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk |
0
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Newborns (0-27 days) |
0
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Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) |
0
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Children (2-11 years) |
0
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Adolescents (12-17 years) |
0
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Adults (18-64 years) |
38
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From 65 to 84 years |
1
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85 years and over |
0
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Recruitment
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Recruitment details |
Potentially eligible participants were either approached in person by a member of the clinical team and asked for verbal consent for a member of the trial team to get in touch or were approached via an invitation letter and summary sent by post or email. Participants were recruited between 28/11/2019 and 26/05/2022. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-assignment
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Screening details |
Patients were identified from secondary care services using patient clinic lists, databases, and research registers. Clinicians were assisted by Clinical Studies Officers or other staff from the Clinical Research Networks where possible. The trial was also advertised to participants directly via posters, trial website and via postal invitations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period 1
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Period 1 title |
Baseline
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Is this the baseline period? |
Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allocation method |
Randomised - controlled
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Blinding used |
Double blind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roles blinded |
Subject, Investigator, Monitor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blinding implementation details |
Randomisation was carried out using Sealed Envelope (a central, secure, 24-hour web-based system with concealed allocation). Assignment to either arm was blinded to both participants and site staff including the PI. IMPs were manufactured and packaged to ensure participants and staff were blinded. Participants were randomised on a 1:1 basis to receive either pramipexole or placebo.
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Arms
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Are arms mutually exclusive |
Yes
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Arm title
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Pramipexole | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Experimental | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Pramipexole
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Arm title
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Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Placebo
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Period 2
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Period 2 title |
Week 12
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Is this the baseline period? |
No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allocation method |
Randomised - controlled
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Blinding used |
Double blind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roles blinded |
Subject, Investigator, Monitor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blinding implementation details |
Randomisation was carried out using the Sealed Envelope system (a central, secure, 24-hour web-based randomisation system with concealed allocation). Assignment to either arm was blinded to both participants and site staff including the PI. IMPs were manufactured and packaged to ensure participants and study staff were blinded. Participants were randomised on a 1:1 basis to receive either pramipexole or placebo.
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Arms
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Are arms mutually exclusive |
Yes
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Arm title
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Pramipexole | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Experimental | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Pramipexole
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Arm title
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Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Placebo
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Period 3
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Period 3 title |
Week 24
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Is this the baseline period? |
No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allocation method |
Randomised - controlled
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Blinding used |
Double blind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roles blinded |
Subject, Investigator, Monitor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blinding implementation details |
Randomisation was carried out using the Sealed Envelope system (a central, secure, 24-hour web-based randomisation system with concealed allocation). Assignment to either arm was blinded to both participants and site staff including the PI. IMPs were manufactured and packaged to ensure participants and study staff were blinded. Participants were randomised on a 1:1 basis to receive either pramipexole or placebo.
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Arms
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Are arms mutually exclusive |
Yes
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Arm title
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Pramipexole | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Experimental | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Pramipexole
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Arm title
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Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Placebo
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Period 4
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Period 4 title |
Week 36
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Is this the baseline period? |
No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allocation method |
Randomised - controlled
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Blinding used |
Double blind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roles blinded |
Subject, Investigator, Monitor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blinding implementation details |
Randomisation was carried out using the Sealed Envelope system (a central, secure, 24-hour web-based randomisation system with concealed allocation). Assignment to either arm was blinded to both participants and site staff including the PI. IMPs were manufactured and packaged to ensure participants and study staff were blinded. Participants were randomised on a 1:1 basis to receive either pramipexole or placebo.
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Arms
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Are arms mutually exclusive |
Yes
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Arm title
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Pramipexole | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Experimental | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Pramipexole
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Arm title
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Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Placebo
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Period 5
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Period 5 title |
Week 48
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Is this the baseline period? |
No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allocation method |
Randomised - controlled
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Blinding used |
Double blind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roles blinded |
Subject, Investigator, Monitor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blinding implementation details |
Randomisation was carried out using the Sealed Envelope system (a central, secure, 24-hour web-based randomisation system with concealed allocation). Assignment to either arm was blinded to both participants and site staff including the PI. IMPs were manufactured and packaged to ensure participants and study staff were blinded. Participants were randomised on a 1:1 basis to receive either pramipexole or placebo.
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Arms
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Are arms mutually exclusive |
Yes
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Arm title
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Pramipexole | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Experimental | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Pramipexole
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Arm title
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Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Placebo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Placebo
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Investigational medicinal product code |
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Tablet
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response.
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Baseline characteristics reporting groups
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Reporting group title |
Pramipexole
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reporting group title |
Placebo
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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End points reporting groups
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Reporting group title |
Pramipexole
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||
Reporting group title |
Placebo
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||
Reporting group title |
Pramipexole
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||
Reporting group title |
Placebo
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||
Reporting group title |
Pramipexole
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||
Reporting group title |
Placebo
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||
Reporting group title |
Pramipexole
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||
Reporting group title |
Placebo
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||
Reporting group title |
Pramipexole
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | ||
Reporting group title |
Placebo
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. |
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End point title |
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End point description |
To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of pramipexole versus placebo alongside standard mood stabilising medication, over 12 weeks, in the management of patients with treatment resistant bipolar depression. This was assessed using the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology – Self Report (QIDS-SR) scores for patients randomised to pramipexole compared to those randomised to placebo at 12 weeks, covarying for baseline QIDS-SR score.
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End point type |
Primary
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End point timeframe |
12 weeks
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Statistical analysis title |
Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) - 12 weeks | ||||||||||||
Statistical analysis description |
This is the primary analysis of the primary outcome measure of the PAX-BD trial, as specified in the protocol. The analysis set is the ITT population. The primary outcome measure is QIDS-SR score after 12 weeks and will be analysed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) methods in order to compare the 12 week QIDS-SR scores between the treatment groups while adjusting for QIDS-SR score at the time of randomisation (week 0).
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Comparison groups |
Pramipexole v Placebo
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Number of subjects included in analysis |
36
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Analysis specification |
Pre-specified
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Analysis type |
superiority [1] | ||||||||||||
P-value |
= 0.0865 [2] | ||||||||||||
Method |
ANCOVA | ||||||||||||
Parameter type |
Mean difference (net) | ||||||||||||
Point estimate |
2.939
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Confidence interval |
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95% | ||||||||||||
sides |
2-sided
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lower limit |
0.445 | ||||||||||||
upper limit |
6.324 | ||||||||||||
Variability estimate |
Standard error of the mean
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Dispersion value |
1.664
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Notes [1] - Analysis of the primary outcome measure of QIDS-SR at week 12 used analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) or related regression methods to examine the difference between the trial arms with adjustment for baseline covariates as far as permitted by the achieved sample size. A two-sided significance level of p<0.05 was used throughout. Unadjusted analysis using the t-test, or related regression or ANCOVA methods adjusting only for trial arm, together with other unadjusted analyses, were also undertaken. [2] - The hypothesis to be tested is H0: The average QIDS-SR score at 12 weeks are equal for both arms (Pramipexole v Placebo) with adjustment for baseline QIDS-SR score. |
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End point title |
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End point description |
To examine the impact of pramipexole treatment on mood and anxiety symptoms over 48 weeks. This will be assessed using the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology – Self Report (QIDS-SR). QIDS-SR was collected at the following timepoints during this study: Baseline, Week 12, Week 24, Week 36 and Week 48. Weeks 24, 36 and 48 are reported within this secondary end point section. Baseline is recorded within the Baseline Characteristics section and the week 12 data within the Primary End Point section. This is to save repetition of the same data.
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End point type |
Secondary
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End point timeframe |
Between baseline and 48 weeks.
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Notes [3] - at 24 weeks [4] - at 24 weeks [5] - at 36 weeks [6] - at 36 weeks [7] - at 48 weeks [8] - at 48 weeks |
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Statistical analysis title |
Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) - 24 weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statistical analysis description |
This is the analysis of the secondary objective to examine the impact of pramipexole treatment on mood and anxiety symptoms over 48 weeks as specified in the protocol. The analysis set is the ITT population. The outcome measure was collected via completion of the QIDS-SR score which was completed weekly up to week 48. It was analysed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) methods. This analysis covers the week 24 timepoint.
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Comparison groups |
Pramipexole v Placebo
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Number of subjects included in analysis |
30
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Analysis specification |
Post-hoc
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Analysis type |
superiority [9] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P-value |
= 0.488 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Method |
ANCOVA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parameter type |
Mean difference (net) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Point estimate |
1.185
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Confidence interval |
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95% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
sides |
2-sided
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lower limit |
-2.275 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
upper limit |
4.645 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Variability estimate |
Standard error of the mean
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Dispersion value |
1.686
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Notes [9] - This is an ad-hoc analysis timepoint. Week 48 was always planned to be analysed, but due to funder decision to close the study early not many participants had reached this planned timepoint. It was therefore considered reasonable to also analyse/present data from weeks 24 and 36 as more participants reached these timepoints. |
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Statistical analysis title |
Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) - 36 weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statistical analysis description |
This is the analysis of the secondary objective to examine the impact of pramipexole treatment on mood and anxiety symptoms over 48 weeks as specified in the protocol. The analysis set is the ITT population. The outcome measure was collected via completion of the QIDS-SR score which was completed weekly up to week 48. It was analysed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) methods. This analysis covers the week 36 timepoint.
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Comparison groups |
Pramipexole v Placebo
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Number of subjects included in analysis |
19
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Analysis specification |
Post-hoc
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Analysis type |
superiority | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P-value |
= 0.008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Method |
ANCOVA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parameter type |
Mean difference (net) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Point estimate |
6.278
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Confidence interval |
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95% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
sides |
2-sided
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lower limit |
1.85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
upper limit |
10.707 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Variability estimate |
Standard error of the mean
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Dispersion value |
2.089
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Statistical analysis title |
Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) - 48 weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statistical analysis description |
This is the analysis of the secondary objective to examine the impact of pramipexole treatment on mood and anxiety symptoms over 48 weeks as specified in the protocol. The analysis set is the ITT population. The outcome measure was collected via completion of the QIDS-SR score which was completed weekly up to week 48. It was analysed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) methods. This analysis covers the week 48 timepoint.
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Comparison groups |
Pramipexole v Placebo
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Number of subjects included in analysis |
16
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Analysis specification |
Pre-specified
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Analysis type |
superiority [10] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P-value |
= 0.052 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Method |
ANCOVA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parameter type |
Mean difference (net) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Point estimate |
5.478
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Confidence interval |
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level |
95% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
sides |
2-sided
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lower limit |
-0.045 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
upper limit |
11.002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Variability estimate |
Standard error of the mean
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Dispersion value |
2.557
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Notes [10] - This is an ad-hoc analysis timepoint. Week 48 was always planned to be analysed, but due to funder decision to close the study early not many participants had reached this planned timepoint. It was therefore considered reasonable to also analyse/present data from weeks 24 and 36 as more participants reached these timepoints. |
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Timeframe for reporting adverse events |
Adverse events were recorded for all participants from the date of consent until the participant’s final trial assessment or up until the point of withdrawal where this was applicable.
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Adverse event reporting additional description |
290 AEs were reported by 36 of the 39 participants included in the ITT population; 128 reported by 17/18 unique participants in the pramipexole arm and 162 by 19/21 in the placebo arm.
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Reporting group title |
Pramipexole
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reporting group title |
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Reporting group description |
For all participants, initiation of trial treatment followed a 4-week titration schedule starting at 0.25mg/day in a single dose for 3 days. Thereafter the dose was increased by 0.25mg/day every 3 days. The target dose was 2.5mg/day but titration was based on tolerability and response. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Substantial protocol amendments (globally) |
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Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes | |||||||
Date |
Amendment |
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17 Dec 2019 |
Updates made to some eligibility criteria. These updates were made for clarification purposes only and did not change the eligibility criteria itself. This impacted Pre-Randomisation Inclusion Criteria number 5, Pre-Randomisation Exclusion Criteria numbers 5, 10 and 11 and Randomisation Exclusion Criteria number 8 and 9.
Full stability data for pramipexole was also available at this stage and this section of the protocol was therefore updated to reflect that there were no specific storage requirements for the trial medication.
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23 Jul 2020 |
Protocol updated in response to COVID-19 to allow delivery to continue during government and local restrictions, without compromising participant safety or trial primary outcomes. This included removal of blood pressure and pulse measurements (as agreed by the DMC); allowing for pre-randomisation and randomisation screening activities to also be carried out remotely; ability for pre-randomisation and randomisation stage consent discussions to be conducted via telephone/teleconference or videoconference before the patient attends a shorter face to face clinic visit to complete the consent form; more options regarding collection of urine samples and returning of unused IMP.
Pre-Randomisation inclusion criterion number 5 was also updated for clarification purposes only.
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20 Oct 2020 |
Updates to allow further flexibility regarding how the participant can initially be approached and to provide sites and participants with a further option regarding collection of unused IMP/empty bottles. |
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15 Dec 2020 |
Inclusion criteria added to state that participants should be in the pre-randomisation stage for a minimum of 23 days to increase flexibility for those participants who already met the remaining inclusion criteria allowing them to progress to the randomisation stage promptly and not delay their treatment. |
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18 Feb 2021 |
This amendment included an update to the inclusion and exclusion criteria to allow participants to enter the trial whilst taking certain antipsychotics, which could be adjusted during the pre-randomisation stage to meet the eligibility criteria for Randomisation. This update was made following a meeting with the funder and had the full support of both the PPI group and Trial Steering Committee. The update was approved by the HTA funder committee and their scientific advisers following submission of a written proposal which demonstrated that the co-administration of pramipexole in combination with a limited number of antipsychotics would allow increased recruitment and retention to the trial without comprising clinical effectiveness or safety. |
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27 May 2021 |
Protocol updated to correct the dose of an antipsychotic that can be used in the trial; to allow researchers to use a wider range of communication methods and to provide greater clarification around the timing and nature of trial procedures.
As the trial was paused from March to September 2020 (reducing the amount of time available for the trial to complete the pilot phase), this amendment also outlined that, with the agreement of the funder, the pilot could start again in October 2020 with an end date of October 2021.
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13 May 2022 |
This amendment related to the early closure of the PAX-BD trial. The protocol was amended to reflect this change and confirmed that all participants would have the opportunity to be followed up to treatment week 12, including those currently in the pre-randomisation stage of the trial.
As well as this there were updates to the inclusion and exclusion criteria to aid sites when randomising the remaining participants to the randomisation stage.
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Interruptions (globally) |
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Were there any global interruptions to the trial? Yes | |||||||
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Limitations and caveats |
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Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data. | |||||||
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