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Study aim
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Comparing the efficacy of aripiprazole with other second-generation antipsychotics in suppressing acute mania symptoms.
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Design
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This assessment is a clinical trial in phase 4; patients diagnosed with mania and with acute mania symptoms and confirmed by a psychiatrist are considered as a study group. In this study, 50 patients who have the inclusion criteria, were selected. Patients are classified into two groups by randomization and blocking method, 25 patients in the Aripiprazole group and 25 patients in the second-generation anti psychotic group. Accordingly, at the beginning of the diagnosis, and at 2, 4 and 6 weeks, the status of symptoms of acute Mania is assessed using questionnaires.
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Settings and conduct
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This study was conducted as a clinical trial in the psychiatric clinic of the Amir Kabir Hospital in Arak. It will also be a one-blind study in which patients will be blinded.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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For the purpose of this study, 50 patients with bipolar disorder are required. Patients with bipolar disorder who are referred to Amir Kabir Hospital, aged over 18, are considered as inclusion criteria. The exclusion criteria also include dissatisfaction with participation in the study.
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Intervention groups
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In the intervention group, treatment with aripiprazole is initiated at baseline dose of 5 to 15 mg per day, after two weeks the dose can be increased to 5 mg, as well as at weeks 4 and 6, this can be 5 mg per day is added to treat them to reach 30 mg per day at the end of 6 weeks. Also in control group, used second-generation anti-psychotic , the drugs used include risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine and sodium valproate.
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Main outcome variables
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Symptoms of acute mania