Bipolar Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings that range from from high (manic) to low (depressed) states. Sometimes, symptoms of both depression and mania are present (mixed episodes). Asenapine is an investigational medication for the treatment of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar disorder. Patients who completed study A7501006 (a 9 week extension study) could continue with the same treatment that they had been receiving: asenapine or olanzapine (a medication that is already approved for the treatment of bipolar mania) in a 40 -week continuation study.
Interventions
Asenapine, 40 weeks
Olanzapine, 40 weeks
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Have completed asenapine 3-week and 9 -week studies for the treatment of an acute manic or mixed episode and not had any major protocol violations..
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with unstable medical conditions or clinically significant laboratory abnormalities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participants Who Experienced Adverse Event(s) | Up to 40 weeks | Adverse event (AE) data, both serious and non-serious, were collected. Serious AEs were also collected up to 30 days post last dose of study drug. An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product. It does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE is defined as serious if it results in death, is life-threatening, requires in-patient hospitalization or prolongs existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect. |
| Number of Participants With Abnormal Physical Examination Findings | Week 40 or endpoint | Physical exam (PE) included assessment of general appearance, skin, head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, blood pressure, cardiac rhythm & rate, neurologic status, and abdomen. The findings were deemed to be normal/abnormal based on the clinical judgment of the investigator. |
| Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Week 40 or endpoint | This is the number of participants with electrocardiogram (ECG) adverse events. |
| Body Weight | Baseline to Week 40 or endpoint | Weight change from baseline |
| Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | Week 40 or endpoint | EPS was assessed using the (1) involuntary movement scale \[AIMS\], (2) Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale \[BARS\], and (3) Simpson Angus Rating Scale SARS. AIMS score range 0-4; higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. BARS score rang 0-9; higher scores indicate greater severity of akathisia. SARS score range 0-40; higher scores indicate greater degree of Parkinsonism. |
| Concomitant Medications | Up to 40 weeks | Concomitant medications are any medications taken on or after the date of first dose of double-blind study drug through the date of last dose of double-blind study drug. |
| Abdominal Girth | Baseline to Week 40 or endpoint | Change in abdominal girth from baseline |
| Number of Participants With Markedly Abnormal Vital Sign Changes | Post-baseline (at Week 4, 12, 20, 28, and 40 or endpoint) | Vital signs measured: sitting blood pressure, heart rate. Definitions: Markedly abnormal decreases: heart rate (HR) - if ≤50 bpm and decrease from baseline of ≥15 beats per minute (bpm); systolic blood pressure (SBP) - if ≤90 mm Hg and decrease from baseline of ≥20 mm Hg; diastolic blood pressure (DBP) - if ≤50 mm Hg and decrease from baseline of ≥15 mm Hg. Markedly abnormal increases: HR - if ≥110 bpm and increase from baseline of ≥15 bpm; SBP - if ≥180 mm Hg and increase from baseline of ≥20 mm Hg; DBP - if ≥105 mm Hg and increase from baseline of ≥15 mm Hg. |
| Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Week 40 or endpoint | Normal ranges were provided by the central laboratory. Biochemistry = electrolytes, creatine kinase, liver enzymes, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, protein, albumin Metabolic chemistry = cholesterol, glucose, triglycerides, glycosylated hemoglobin Endocrinology/miscellaneous = insulin, prolactin Hematology = hemoglobin, red blood cell count, white blood cell count, platelets, hematocrit, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils |
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine Asenapine 5-10 mg twice daily for 40 weeks (participants who were on placebo during the 3 week core study) | 32 |
| Asenapine Asenapine 5-10 mg twice daily for 40 weeks (participants who were on asenapine in the 3 week core study) | 79 |
| Olanzapine Olanzapine 5-20 mg once daily for 40 weeks | 107 |
| Total | 218 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 | FG002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Adverse Event | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Overall Study | Lack of Efficacy | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Overall Study | Lost to Follow-up | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Overall Study | Other | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Overall Study | Withdrawal by Subject | 7 | 11 | 12 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Placebo/Asenapine | Asenapine | Olanzapine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 1 Participants | 2 Participants | 1 Participants | 4 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 31 Participants | 77 Participants | 106 Participants | 214 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 15 Participants | 43 Participants | 39 Participants | 97 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 17 Participants | 36 Participants | 68 Participants | 121 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk | EG002 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — | — / — | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 12 / 32 | 28 / 79 | 34 / 107 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 2 / 32 | 6 / 79 | 9 / 107 |
Outcome results
Abdominal Girth
Change in abdominal girth from baseline
Time frame: Baseline to Week 40 or endpoint
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine | Abdominal Girth | Baseline | 91.1 Centimeters (cm) | Standard Deviation 14.2 |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Abdominal Girth | Change from baseline to Week 40 or endpoint | 3.0 Centimeters (cm) | Standard Deviation 6.84 |
| Asenapine | Abdominal Girth | Baseline | 86.8 Centimeters (cm) | Standard Deviation 14.79 |
| Asenapine | Abdominal Girth | Change from baseline to Week 40 or endpoint | 2.6 Centimeters (cm) | Standard Deviation 6.87 |
| Olanzapine | Abdominal Girth | Baseline | 89.4 Centimeters (cm) | Standard Deviation 14.78 |
| Olanzapine | Abdominal Girth | Change from baseline to Week 40 or endpoint | 5.0 Centimeters (cm) | Standard Deviation 7.89 |
Body Weight
Weight change from baseline
Time frame: Baseline to Week 40 or endpoint
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine | Body Weight | Baseline | 81.4 Kilograms | Standard Deviation 19.94 |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Body Weight | Change from baseline to Week 40 or endpoint | 1.7 Kilograms | Standard Deviation 5.95 |
| Asenapine | Body Weight | Baseline | 68.1 Kilograms | Standard Deviation 17.22 |
| Asenapine | Body Weight | Change from baseline to Week 40 or endpoint | 3.5 Kilograms | Standard Deviation 6.65 |
| Olanzapine | Body Weight | Baseline | 72.0 Kilograms | Standard Deviation 19.96 |
| Olanzapine | Body Weight | Change from baseline to Week 40 or endpoint | 6.0 Kilograms | Standard Deviation 6.59 |
Concomitant Medications
Concomitant medications are any medications taken on or after the date of first dose of double-blind study drug through the date of last dose of double-blind study drug.
Time frame: Up to 40 weeks
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine | Concomitant Medications | Participants with no concomitant medications | 10 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Concomitant Medications | Participants with >=1 concomitant medication | 22 Participants |
| Asenapine | Concomitant Medications | Participants with no concomitant medications | 21 Participants |
| Asenapine | Concomitant Medications | Participants with >=1 concomitant medication | 58 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Concomitant Medications | Participants with no concomitant medications | 31 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Concomitant Medications | Participants with >=1 concomitant medication | 76 Participants |
Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS]
EPS was assessed using the (1) involuntary movement scale \[AIMS\], (2) Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale \[BARS\], and (3) Simpson Angus Rating Scale SARS. AIMS score range 0-4; higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. BARS score rang 0-9; higher scores indicate greater severity of akathisia. SARS score range 0-40; higher scores indicate greater degree of Parkinsonism.
Time frame: Week 40 or endpoint
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine | Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | BARS | 0.4 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.21 |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | AIMS | 0.4 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.37 |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | SARS | 0.6 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.72 |
| Asenapine | Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | BARS | 0.2 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.77 |
| Asenapine | Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | AIMS | 0.1 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.6 |
| Asenapine | Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | SARS | 0.2 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.36 |
| Olanzapine | Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | AIMS | 0.0 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.14 |
| Olanzapine | Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | SARS | 0.3 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.15 |
| Olanzapine | Extrapyramidal Symptoms [EPS] | BARS | 0.1 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.55 |
Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram
This is the number of participants with electrocardiogram (ECG) adverse events.
Time frame: Week 40 or endpoint
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Bundle branch block right | 0 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | ECG T wave inversion | 0 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | ECG ST segment depression | 0 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Sinus bradycardia | 0 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Ventricular extrasystoles | 0 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Supraventricular extrasystoles | 0 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | ECG QRS complex prolonged | 0 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | ECG ST segment depression | 0 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Sinus bradycardia | 2 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Bundle branch block right | 1 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | ECG QRS complex prolonged | 0 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | ECG T wave inversion | 0 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Supraventricular extrasystoles | 0 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Ventricular extrasystoles | 0 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | ECG T wave inversion | 1 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Bundle branch block right | 0 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Ventricular extrasystoles | 1 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Supraventricular extrasystoles | 1 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | ECG ST segment depression | 1 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | ECG QRS complex prolonged | 1 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram | Sinus bradycardia | 0 Participants |
Number of Participants With Abnormal Physical Examination Findings
Physical exam (PE) included assessment of general appearance, skin, head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, blood pressure, cardiac rhythm & rate, neurologic status, and abdomen. The findings were deemed to be normal/abnormal based on the clinical judgment of the investigator.
Time frame: Week 40 or endpoint
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Abnormal Physical Examination Findings | 32 Participants |
Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range
Normal ranges were provided by the central laboratory. Biochemistry = electrolytes, creatine kinase, liver enzymes, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, protein, albumin Metabolic chemistry = cholesterol, glucose, triglycerides, glycosylated hemoglobin Endocrinology/miscellaneous = insulin, prolactin Hematology = hemoglobin, red blood cell count, white blood cell count, platelets, hematocrit, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils
Time frame: Week 40 or endpoint
Population: Number at risk = participants with either normal or abnormal baseline value and a non-missing value at endpoint.~Actual at risk: 20-32 for placebo/asenapine arm; 50-78 for asenapine arm; 63-106 in olanzapine arm.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Biochemistry | 25 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Metabolic chemistry | 17 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Endocrinology/miscellaneous | 7 Participants |
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Hematology | 22 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Hematology | 90 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Biochemistry | 76 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Endocrinology/miscellaneous | 35 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Metabolic chemistry | 32 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Hematology | 83 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Metabolic chemistry | 96 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Endocrinology/miscellaneous | 39 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Laboratory Values Outside Normal Range | Biochemistry | 115 Participants |
Number of Participants With Markedly Abnormal Vital Sign Changes
Vital signs measured: sitting blood pressure, heart rate. Definitions: Markedly abnormal decreases: heart rate (HR) - if ≤50 bpm and decrease from baseline of ≥15 beats per minute (bpm); systolic blood pressure (SBP) - if ≤90 mm Hg and decrease from baseline of ≥20 mm Hg; diastolic blood pressure (DBP) - if ≤50 mm Hg and decrease from baseline of ≥15 mm Hg. Markedly abnormal increases: HR - if ≥110 bpm and increase from baseline of ≥15 bpm; SBP - if ≥180 mm Hg and increase from baseline of ≥20 mm Hg; DBP - if ≥105 mm Hg and increase from baseline of ≥15 mm Hg.
Time frame: Post-baseline (at Week 4, 12, 20, 28, and 40 or endpoint)
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine | Number of Participants With Markedly Abnormal Vital Sign Changes | 2 Participants |
| Asenapine | Number of Participants With Markedly Abnormal Vital Sign Changes | 12 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Number of Participants With Markedly Abnormal Vital Sign Changes | 11 Participants |
Participants Who Experienced Adverse Event(s)
Adverse event (AE) data, both serious and non-serious, were collected. Serious AEs were also collected up to 30 days post last dose of study drug. An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product. It does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE is defined as serious if it results in death, is life-threatening, requires in-patient hospitalization or prolongs existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect.
Time frame: Up to 40 weeks
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo/Asenapine | Participants Who Experienced Adverse Event(s) | 23 Participants |
| Asenapine | Participants Who Experienced Adverse Event(s) | 68 Participants |
| Olanzapine | Participants Who Experienced Adverse Event(s) | 85 Participants |