Health Condition 1: F316- Bipolar disorder, current episodemixed
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who were prescribed with Sodium Valproate (VPA) for BPAD after initial stabilization with normal LFT.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Hyperthyroidism,H/o Suicidal ideation Schizophrenic patients, Schizo-affective disorders or delusional disorders,Contraindications to VPA Mood disorder due to general medical condition (recent stroke, HIV infection, unstable medical condition) Substance abuse, Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the association of SNP of sodium channel genes with therapeutic response to Valproate in bipolar disorder patientsTimepoint: Baseline, 2nd week, 4th week and 6th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| a.To find out the percentage of responders and non-responders having SCN1A polymorphism by RFLP (Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism). b. To assess the Medication Adherence among the bipolar disorder patients to the prescribed drugs c. To evaluate the percentage of bipolar disorder patients who are not responding to valproate. d. To assess the safety profile of Valproate when administered to bipolar disorder patients.Timepoint: Baseline, 2nd week, 4th week and 6th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute