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valproic acid and Combat Disorders

valproic acid has been researched along with Combat Disorders in 4 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Combat Disorders: Neurotic reactions to unusual, severe, or overwhelming military stress.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"It has been suggested that the anticonvulsant drug pregabalin may be useful in some anxiety disorders."5.19Effect of pregabalin augmentation in treatment of patients with combat-related chronic posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled trial. ( Baniasadi, M; Fayyazi Bordbar, MR; Hosseini, G; Mostafavi Toroghi, H; Rezaei Ardani, A, 2014)
"Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the chronic and disabling psychiatric disorders, particularly in combat veterans."2.84Effect of Rivastigmine Augmentation in Treatment of Male Patients With Combat-Related Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial. ( Fayyazi Bordbar, MR; Hosseini, G; Mostafavi Toroghi, H; Rezaei Ardani, A; Talaei, A, 2017)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (50.00)29.6817
2010's2 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Baniasadi, M1
Hosseini, G2
Fayyazi Bordbar, MR2
Rezaei Ardani, A2
Mostafavi Toroghi, H2
Talaei, A1
Davis, LL2
Davidson, JR1
Ward, LC1
Bartolucci, A1
Bowden, CL1
Petty, F2
Nugent, AL1
Kramer, GL1
Teten, A1
Schmitt, A1
Stone, RC1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Pharmacogenetic Treatment With Anti-Glutaminergic Agents for Comorbid PTSD & AUD[NCT02884908]Phase 3252 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2016-09-30Active, not recruiting
Divalproex Sodium in the Treatment of PTSD: A Placebo-Controlled Study[NCT00108576]Phase 3101 participants (Actual)Interventional2003-10-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

3 trials available for valproic acid and Combat Disorders

ArticleYear
Effect of pregabalin augmentation in treatment of patients with combat-related chronic posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled trial.
    Journal of psychiatric practice, 2014, Volume: 20, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents; Anxiety; Combat Disorders; Depression; Double-Blind M

2014
Effect of Rivastigmine Augmentation in Treatment of Male Patients With Combat-Related Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017, Volume: 37, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Chronic Disease; Combat Disorders; Double-Blind Method; Drug Syner

2017
Divalproex in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in a veteran population.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2008, Volume: 28, Issue:1

    Topics: Chronic Disease; Combat Disorders; Delayed-Action Preparations; Double-Blind Method; Female; GABA Ag

2008

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Combat Disorders

ArticleYear
Valproate therapy for chronic, combat-induced posttraumatic stress disorder.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2002, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Arousal; Chronic Disease; Combat Disorders; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Personality Inventory;

2002