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valproic acid and Cyclothymia

valproic acid has been researched along with Cyclothymia in 7 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Rapid cycling is a clinical subtype of bipolar mood disorder that has four or more episodes during the previous 12 months and has poor response to lithium (Li) prophylaxis treatment."2.40Algorithm for the treatment of rapid cycling. ( Yamada, K, 1999)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (42.86)18.2507
2000's2 (28.57)29.6817
2010's1 (14.29)24.3611
2020's1 (14.29)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Carli, M1
Weiss, F1
Grenno, G1
Ponzini, S1
Kolachalam, S1
Vaglini, F1
Viaggi, C1
Pardini, C1
Tidona, S1
Longoni, B1
Maggio, R1
Scarselli, M1
Ramadas, S1
Miklowitz, DJ1
Chang, KD1
Saxena, K1
Howe, M1
Simeonova, D1
Steiner, H1
Chang, K1
Deltito, JA1
Jacobsen, FM1
Yamada, K1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Family-Focused Therapy as Early Treatment for Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder[NCT00943085]52 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2007-04-30Completed
Early Intervention for Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder[NCT01483391]150 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2011-10-06Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

2 reviews available for valproic acid and Cyclothymia

ArticleYear
Prevention of bipolar disorder in at-risk children: theoretical assumptions and empirical foundations.
    Development and psychopathology, 2008,Summer, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Affect; Amygdala; Anticonvulsants; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity;

2008
Prevention of bipolar disorder in at-risk children: theoretical assumptions and empirical foundations.
    Development and psychopathology, 2008,Summer, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Affect; Amygdala; Anticonvulsants; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity;

2008
Prevention of bipolar disorder in at-risk children: theoretical assumptions and empirical foundations.
    Development and psychopathology, 2008,Summer, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Affect; Amygdala; Anticonvulsants; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity;

2008
Prevention of bipolar disorder in at-risk children: theoretical assumptions and empirical foundations.
    Development and psychopathology, 2008,Summer, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Affect; Amygdala; Anticonvulsants; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity;

2008
Algorithm for the treatment of rapid cycling.
    Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 1999, Volume: 53 Suppl

    Topics: Algorithms; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Carbamazepine; Clonazepam; Cyclothymic Disorder; Dru

1999

Trials

2 trials available for valproic acid and Cyclothymia

ArticleYear
Divalproex sodium reduces overall aggression in youth at high risk for bipolar disorder.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2006, Volume: 16, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Affect; Aggression; Antimanic Agents; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorder

2006
Low-dose valproate: a new treatment for cyclothymia, mild rapid cycling disorders, and premenstrual syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1993, Volume: 54, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Ambulatory Care; Bipolar Disorder; Cyclothymic Disorder; Dose-Response Relatio

1993

Other Studies

3 other studies available for valproic acid and Cyclothymia

ArticleYear
Pharmacological Strategies for Bipolar Disorders in Acute Phases and Chronic Management with a Special Focus on Lithium, Valproic Acid, and Atypical Antipsychotics.
    Current neuropharmacology, 2023, Volume: 21, Issue:4

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Cyclothymic Disorder; Hum

2023
A Peep Into "Peeping Tom": Successful Management of Cyclothymia Presenting as Voyeuristic Disorder.
    The primary care companion for CNS disorders, 2017, Jun-08, Volume: 19, Issue:3

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Cyclothymic Disorder; Disease Management; Humans; Male; Psychotherapy; Sex Offense

2017
The effect of valproate on bipolar spectrum temperamental disorders.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1993, Volume: 54, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Bipolar Disorder; Cyclothymic Disorder; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Personality Disord

1993