Trial Outcomes & Findings for Minocycline for Bipolar Depression (NCT NCT01514422)

NCT ID: NCT01514422

Last Updated: 2017-01-30

Results Overview

Measured at baseline and week 8. The MADRS-S has 10-items which are based on mood symptoms over the past 7 days. Each items is scored 0 (normal) to 6 (severe depression) with overall score ranges from 0 (normal) to 60 (severe depression).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

20 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

baseline and week 8

Results posted on

2017-01-30

Participant Flow

Study procedures were conducted between June 2011 and June 2013 at the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Minocycline
Minocycline 100 to 300mg per day for 8 weeks
Overall Study
STARTED
20
Overall Study
COMPLETED
19
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Minocycline
Minocycline 100 to 300mg per day for 8 weeks
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1

Baseline Characteristics

Minocycline for Bipolar Depression

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Minocycline
n=20 Participants
Minocycline 100 to 300mg per day for 8 weeks
Age, Continuous
43.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.7 • n=99 Participants
Gender
Female
8 Participants
n=99 Participants
Gender
Male
12 Participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and week 8

Measured at baseline and week 8. The MADRS-S has 10-items which are based on mood symptoms over the past 7 days. Each items is scored 0 (normal) to 6 (severe depression) with overall score ranges from 0 (normal) to 60 (severe depression).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Minocycline
n=19 Participants
Minocycline for 8 weeks
Change in Scores on the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
-14.6 units on a scale
Interval -21.3 to -7.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and week 8

Measured at baseline and week 8

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Minocycline
n=19 Participants
Minocycline for 8 weeks
Change in N-acetylaspartate (NAA), as Measured by 1H-MRS Scan
0.001 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.0022

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and week 8

Measured at baseline and week 8. The YMRS is an 11-item questionnaire to measure the severity of manic symptoms. 7 items are scored 0-4 and the other 4 items are scored 0-8, with overall score range from 0 (normal) to 60 (severe mania).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Minocycline
n=19 Participants
Minocycline for 8 weeks
Changes in Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
baseline
1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.3
Changes in Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
week 8
1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9

Adverse Events

Minocycline

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 20 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Minocycline
n=20 participants at risk
Minocycline for 8 weeks
Renal and urinary disorders
Frequent need to urinate
25.0%
5/20
General disorders
Trouble sleeping
20.0%
4/20
General disorders
Fee!ing drowsy or sleepy
20.0%
4/20
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry mouth
20.0%
4/20
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle cramps or stiffness
20.0%
4/20
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
20.0%
4/20
Gastrointestinal disorders
Appetite increased
20.0%
4/20
Nervous system disorders
Difficulties finding words
20.0%
4/20
Psychiatric disorders
Feeling nervous or hyper
15.0%
3/20
General disorders
Irritable
15.0%
3/20
Psychiatric disorders
Feeling strange or unreal
15.0%
3/20
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomach or abdominal discomfort
15.0%
3/20
Renal and urinary disorders
Difficulty starting urination
15.0%
3/20
General disorders
Weight gain
15.0%
3/20
Psychiatric disorders
Nightmares or other disturbances
10.0%
2/20
Psychiatric disorders
Weakness or fatigue
10.0%
2/20
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness or faintness
10.0%
2/20
Nervous system disorders
Drooling or increase salivation
10.0%
2/20
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea or vomiting
10.0%
2/20
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
10.0%
2/20
Psychiatric disorders
Problems with sexual arousal
10.0%
2/20
Psychiatric disorders
Delayed or absent orgasm
10.0%
2/20
Gastrointestinal disorders
Appetite decreased
10.0%
2/20
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin rash or allergy
10.0%
2/20
Psychiatric disorders
Diminished mental acuity
10.0%
2/20
Psychiatric disorders
Apathy/emotional indifference
10.0%
2/20
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Bruising
10.0%
2/20
Endocrine disorders
Hot flashes
10.0%
2/20
General disorders
Strange taste in mouth
10.0%
2/20
General disorders
Unable to sit still
10.0%
2/20
General disorders
Function impairment
10.0%
2/20

Additional Information

Dr. Dan V. Iosifescu

Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Phone: 212-241-4480

Results disclosure agreements

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