Trial Outcomes & Findings for Seroquel Extended Release (XR) for the Management of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) (NCT NCT00880919)

NCT ID: NCT00880919

Last Updated: 2017-03-09

Results Overview

This is an assessment of change in DSM-IV borderline psychopathology. Consisting of nine criteria rated on a five-point anchored rating scale of 0 to 4, yielding a total score of 0 to 36. 0 being the best and 4 meaning the worse.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

95 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

baseline, weekly until week 8

Results posted on

2017-03-09

Participant Flow

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose comparison trial was conducted at three outpatient treatment centers from January 2010 to March 2013.

Ninety-five persons with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) borderline personality disorder (BPD) were randomly assigned to quetiapine XR 150 mg/day (n=33), quetiapine XR 300 mg/day (n=33), or placebo (n=29).

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
33
33
29
Overall Study
COMPLETED
18
19
23
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
15
14
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Seroquel Extended Release (XR) for the Management of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Total
n=95 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
33 Participants
n=99 Participants
33 Participants
n=107 Participants
29 Participants
n=206 Participants
95 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Continuous
28.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.0 • n=99 Participants
30.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.1 • n=107 Participants
20.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.8 • n=206 Participants
29.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.3 • n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
25 Participants
n=99 Participants
23 Participants
n=107 Participants
19 Participants
n=206 Participants
67 Participants
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
10 Participants
n=206 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
33 participants
n=99 Participants
33 participants
n=107 Participants
29 participants
n=206 Participants
95 participants
n=7 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, weekly until week 8

Population: All subjects randomly assigned to a treatment group were included in the intent-to-treat analyses of baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The efficacy analyses were limited to subjects with at least one post-randomization observation to guarantee measurement of change.

This is an assessment of change in DSM-IV borderline psychopathology. Consisting of nine criteria rated on a five-point anchored rating scale of 0 to 4, yielding a total score of 0 to 36. 0 being the best and 4 meaning the worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Zanarini Rating Scale for Borderline Personality Disorder (ZAN-BPD)
-1.22 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.15
-0.99 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.16
-0.75 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.15

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline to 8 weeks

Population: All subjects randomly assigned to a treatment group were included in the intent-to-treat analyses of baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The efficacy analyses were limited to subjects with at least one post-randomization observation to guarantee measurement of change.

Nine criteria rated on a six-point anchored rating scale of 0 to 6, yielding a total score of 0 to 60. O is the least and 6 is the highest 0 to 6 - normal /symptom absent 7 to 19 - mild depression 20 to 34 - moderate depression \>34 - severe depression.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
-0.85 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.19
-1.05 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.19
-0.59 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.18

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 8 weeks

Population: All subjects randomly assigned to a treatment group were included in the intent-to-treat analyses of baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The efficacy analyses were limited to subjects with at least one post-randomization observation to guarantee measurement of change.

Scale including 15 items and three subscales. All items are rated on a Likert-like scale. A correction factor of 15 is added to yield the final score which can range from 12 (best) to 72 (worst).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Borderline Evaluation of Severity Over Time (BEST)
-2.10 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.32
-1.97 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.33
-0.91 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.31

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from Baseline Overt Aggression Scale - Modified to 8 weeks

Population: All subjects randomly assigned to a treatment group were included in the intent-to-treat analyses of baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The efficacy analyses were limited to subjects with at least one post-randomization observation to guarantee measurement of change.

Four part behavior rating scale designed to measure four types of aggressive behavior as witnessed in the past week. Each section consists of five questions. Total scores on the MOAS range from 0-40. 0 is the best and 40 is the worst of symptoms Reduction in scores shows a change of symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Overt Aggression Scale - Modified (OAS-M)
-1.92 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.42
-1.82 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.43
-0.37 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.43

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Change in Global Assessment of Functioning from Baseline to 8 weeks

Population: All subjects randomly assigned to a treatment group were included in the intent-to-treat analyses of baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The efficacy analyses were limited to subjects with at least one post-randomization observation to guarantee measurement of change.

Numeric scale (1 through 100) used by mental health clinicians and physicians to rate subjectively the social, occupational, and psychological functioning of adults. 100 is the highest level of functioning. O is the least functional

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (GAF)
1.05 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
1.04 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.21
0.62 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.19

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Change in Impulsiveness from Baseline to 8 weeks

Population: All subjects randomly assigned to a treatment group were included in the intent-to-treat analyses of baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The efficacy analyses were limited to subjects with at least one post-randomization observation to guarantee measurement of change.

30-item self-report questionnaire, that is scored to yield a total score, three second-order factors, and six first-order factors. patients rate the questions 1-4 1 being the least and 4 being the most.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS)
-0.73 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.27
-0.83 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.27
-.59 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.26

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Change in psychological problems and symptoms from Baseline to 8 weeks

Population: All subjects randomly assigned to a treatment group were included in the intent-to-treat analyses of baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The efficacy analyses were limited to subjects with at least one post-randomization observation to guarantee measurement of change.

90 items measured on a Likert scale via self-report. Scale is 0-5 stating 0= strongly disagree and 5 is Strongly agree Measures psychological problems and symptoms

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Symptom Checklist -90-Revised (SCL-90-R)
-0.11 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.02
-0.12 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.02
-0.07 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.02

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Change in manic symptoms from Baseline to 8 weeks

Population: All subjects randomly assigned to a treatment group were included in the intent-to-treat analyses of baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The efficacy analyses were limited to subjects with at least one post-randomization observation to guarantee measurement of change.

Eleven-item multiple choice diagnostic questionnaire, yielding total scores of 0-60. 0-4 rating 0-being least likely and 4 being most likely This scale assess manic symptoms

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Young Mania Rating Scale (YMS)
-0.26 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.06
-0.30 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.06
0.11 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.06

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Change in functional impairment from Baseline to 8 weeks

Population: All subjects randomly assigned to a treatment group were included in the intent-to-treat analyses of baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The efficacy analyses were limited to subjects with at least one post-randomization observation to guarantee measurement of change.

Three self-rated items, on a scale of 0-10. 0 is unimpaired 10 is highly impaired This measures functional impairment

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 Participants
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 Participants
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)
-0.85 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.19
-1.11 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
0.58 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.18

Adverse Events

Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 29 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 30 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo (n=29).

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 19 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Quetiapine XR 150 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 participants at risk
Seroquel XR 150mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Quetiapine XR 300 mg/Day (n=33),
n=33 participants at risk
Seroquel XR 300mg oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Placebo (n=29).
n=29 participants at risk
Equivalent number of placebo oral tablets taken daily for 8 weeks.
Nervous system disorders
Sedation
87.9%
29/33 • Number of events 29 • 10 weeks
90.9%
30/33 • Number of events 30 • 10 weeks
65.5%
19/29 • Number of events 19 • 10 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Change in appetite
27.3%
9/33 • Number of events 9 • 10 weeks
36.4%
12/33 • Number of events 12 • 10 weeks
13.8%
4/29 • Number of events 4 • 10 weeks
General disorders
Dry mouth
27.3%
9/33 • Number of events 9 • 10 weeks
42.4%
14/33 • Number of events 14 • 10 weeks
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1 • 10 weeks
General disorders
Headache
21.2%
7/33 • Number of events 7 • 10 weeks
30.3%
10/33 • Number of events 10 • 10 weeks
20.7%
6/29 • Number of events 6 • 10 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Bodily pain
18.2%
6/33 • Number of events 6 • 10 weeks
27.3%
9/33 • Number of events 9 • 10 weeks
17.2%
5/29 • Number of events 5 • 10 weeks
General disorders
Hypersomnia
15.2%
5/33 • Number of events 5 • 10 weeks
24.2%
8/33 • Number of events 8 • 10 weeks
6.9%
2/29 • Number of events 2 • 10 weeks
General disorders
Dizziness
15.2%
5/33 • Number of events 5 • 10 weeks
21.2%
7/33 • Number of events 7 • 10 weeks
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1 • 10 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Forgetfulness or confusion
15.2%
5/33 • Number of events 5 • 10 weeks
21.2%
7/33 • Number of events 7 • 10 weeks
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1 • 10 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea or vomiting
12.1%
4/33 • Number of events 4 • 10 weeks
12.1%
4/33 • Number of events 4 • 10 weeks
13.8%
4/29 • Number of events 4 • 10 weeks

Additional Information

Dr. S. Charles Schulz, MD

University of Minnesota

Phone: 612-273-9820

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place