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riluzole and Anxiety Neuroses

riluzole has been researched along with Anxiety Neuroses in 8 studies

Riluzole: A glutamate antagonist (RECEPTORS, GLUTAMATE) used as an anticonvulsant (ANTICONVULSANTS) and to prolong the survival of patients with AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Previous behavioral pharmacology studies involving rodents suggested riluzole had potential to be an ideal psychotropic drug for psychiatric disorders with anxiety or fear as primary symptoms."9.41Effects of riluzole on psychiatric disorders with anxiety or fear as primary symptoms: A systematic review. ( Akagi, K; Furuie, H; Kawashima, T; Kawashima, Y; Kuniishi, H; Noda, T; Yamada, M, 2023)
"Riluzole has multiple molecular actions in vitro; the two that have been documented to occur at physiologically realistic drug concentrations and are therefore most likely to be clinically relevant are inhibition of certain voltage-gated sodium channels, which can lead to reduced neurotransmitter release, and enhanced astrocytic uptake of extracellular glutamate."6.44Riluzole in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. ( Banasr, M; Bloch, M; Coric, V; Krystal, JH; Pittenger, C; Sanacora, G, 2008)
"Previous behavioral pharmacology studies involving rodents suggested riluzole had potential to be an ideal psychotropic drug for psychiatric disorders with anxiety or fear as primary symptoms."5.41Effects of riluzole on psychiatric disorders with anxiety or fear as primary symptoms: A systematic review. ( Akagi, K; Furuie, H; Kawashima, T; Kawashima, Y; Kuniishi, H; Noda, T; Yamada, M, 2023)
"Riluzole appears to be an effective, well-tolerated, and rapidly acting anxiolytic medication for some patients with generalized anxiety disorder."2.71Open-label trial of riluzole in generalized anxiety disorder. ( Amiel, JM; Coplan, JD; Fitterling, HA; Gorman, JM; Mathew, SJ; Sackeim, HA, 2005)
"Riluzole has multiple molecular actions in vitro; the two that have been documented to occur at physiologically realistic drug concentrations and are therefore most likely to be clinically relevant are inhibition of certain voltage-gated sodium channels, which can lead to reduced neurotransmitter release, and enhanced astrocytic uptake of extracellular glutamate."2.44Riluzole in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. ( Banasr, M; Bloch, M; Coric, V; Krystal, JH; Pittenger, C; Sanacora, G, 2008)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's4 (50.00)29.6817
2010's3 (37.50)24.3611
2020's1 (12.50)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kawashima, Y1
Yamada, M2
Furuie, H1
Kuniishi, H1
Akagi, K1
Kawashima, T1
Noda, T1
Rapp, A1
Dodds, A1
Walkup, JT1
Rynn, M1
Pittenger, C1
Coric, V1
Banasr, M1
Bloch, M1
Krystal, JH1
Sanacora, G1
Pollack, MH1
Abdallah, CG2
Coplan, JD4
Jackowski, A2
Sato, JR2
Mao, X3
Shungu, DC3
Mathew, SJ4
Amiel, JM1
Fitterling, HA1
Sackeim, HA1
Gorman, JM1
Price, RB1
Smith, EL1
Charney, DS1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single-Dose Crossover Study Examining the Effects of Sublingual Riluzole (BHV-0223) on Public Speaking in Social Anxiety Disorder[NCT03017508]Phase 2/Phase 322 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-01-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

VAS-anxiety Immediately After the Impromptu Speech Task

"Measure Description: In the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) participants are presented with a straight horizontal line of 100 mm in length and asked to mark the placement that would best describe the intensity of the anxiety felt at that moment. The left end (0mm) represents no anxiety and the right end (100mm) represents the worst anxiety ever felt by the participant.The VAS score is determined by measuring in millimeters from the left hand end of the line to the point that the patient marks, generating a numerical score along a continuum" (NCT03017508)
Timeframe: up to 60 minutes

Interventionmillimeters (units on a scale) (Mean)
BHV-0223 (Sublingual Riluzole)54.3
Placebo62.6

Reviews

4 reviews available for riluzole and Anxiety Neuroses

ArticleYear
Effects of riluzole on psychiatric disorders with anxiety or fear as primary symptoms: A systematic review.
    Neuropsychopharmacology reports, 2023, Volume: 43, Issue:3

    Topics: Anxiety; Anxiety Disorders; Fear; Humans; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Riluzole

2023
Treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2013, Volume: 1304

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Anxiety Disorders; Anxiety, Separation; Child; Cognitive Behavioral The

2013
Riluzole in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.
    CNS drugs, 2008, Volume: 22, Issue:9

    Topics: Animals; Anxiety Disorders; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Humans; Models, Biological; Mood Diso

2008
Refractory generalized anxiety disorder.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2009, Volume: 70 Suppl 2

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic Agents; Anxiet

2009

Trials

3 trials available for riluzole and Anxiety Neuroses

ArticleYear
Riluzole effect on occipital cortex: a structural and spectroscopy pilot study.
    Neuroscience letters, 2012, Nov-14, Volume: 530, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Aspartic Acid; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Fem

2012
Open-label trial of riluzole in generalized anxiety disorder.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2005, Volume: 162, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Ambulatory Care; Anxiety Disorders; Drug Administration Schedule; Excitatory Amino Acid Antag

2005
Hippocampal N-acetylaspartate concentration and response to riluzole in generalized anxiety disorder.
    Biological psychiatry, 2008, May-01, Volume: 63, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Aspartic Acid; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Fem

2008

Other Studies

1 other study available for riluzole and Anxiety Neuroses

ArticleYear
A pilot study of hippocampal volume and N-acetylaspartate (NAA) as response biomarkers in riluzole-treated patients with GAD.
    European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2013, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Aspartic Acid; Biomarkers; Female; Hippocampus; Humans; Male; Organ Size;

2013