Cognitive Enhancement in Bipolar Disorder

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine whether the medication pramipexole (Mirapex) may be able to improve cognitive problems (i.e. difficulties with thinking, memory, and concentration) that may be associated with bipolar disorder.

Timeline

Start

2005-10

Primary completion

2011-04

Completion

2011-04

Publications

• Results Burdick KE, Braga RJ, Nnadi CU, Shaya Y, Stearns WH, Malhotra AK. Placebo-controlled adjunctive trial of pramipexole in patients with bipolar disorder: targeting cognitive dysfunction. J Clin Psychiatry. 2012 Jan;73(1):103-12. doi: 10.4088/JCP.11m07299. Epub 2011 Nov 29.

Drugs

Indications