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valproic acid and Fatigue

valproic acid has been researched along with Fatigue 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.

Fatigue: The state of weariness following a period of exertion, mental or physical, characterized by a decreased capacity for work and reduced efficiency to respond to stimuli.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" In the present study, VPA in combination with two differentiating agents, 13-cis retinoic acid and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, was given to 19 previously untreated patients with MDS or CMML."6.73Valproic acid combined with 13-cis retinoic acid and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. ( Hallman, H; Honkanen, T; Juvonen, E; Kauppila, M; Koistinen, P; Kutila, A; Mikkola, M; Nyländen, P; Poikonen, E; Rauhala, A; Savolainen, ER; Siitonen, T; Sinisalo, M; Suominen, M; Terävä, V; Timonen, T, 2007)
"Valproic acid has become a regular component of antiepileptic therapy."6.36[Valproic acid in the treatment of epilepsy with special emphasis on serum level determination (author's transl)]. ( Fröscher, W; Gugler, R; Schulz, HU, 1978)
"The side effects and possible side effects of the therapy with valproic acid were documented in 66 outpatients with epilepsy over a period of one year."3.66[Antiepileptic therapy with valproinic acid. Correlations of side effects and serum levels of valproinic acid]. ( Fröscher, W; Gugler, R; Schulz, HU, 1979)
" In the present study, VPA in combination with two differentiating agents, 13-cis retinoic acid and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, was given to 19 previously untreated patients with MDS or CMML."2.73Valproic acid combined with 13-cis retinoic acid and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. ( Hallman, H; Honkanen, T; Juvonen, E; Kauppila, M; Koistinen, P; Kutila, A; Mikkola, M; Nyländen, P; Poikonen, E; Rauhala, A; Savolainen, ER; Siitonen, T; Sinisalo, M; Suominen, M; Terävä, V; Timonen, T, 2007)
"To determine an optimal biologic dose (OBD) of decitabine as a single agent and then the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) of valproic acid (VA) combined with decitabine in acute myeloid leukemia (AML)."2.73Phase I study of decitabine alone or in combination with valproic acid in acute myeloid leukemia. ( Blum, W; Byrd, JC; Chan, KK; Devine, H; Devine, SM; Grever, MR; Hackanson, B; Heerema, NA; Huynh, L; Kefauver, C; Klisovic, RB; Liu, S; Liu, Z; Lozanski, G; Marcucci, G; Murgo, A; Plass, C; Vukosavljevic, T, 2007)
"Valproic acid has become a regular component of antiepileptic therapy."2.36[Valproic acid in the treatment of epilepsy with special emphasis on serum level determination (author's transl)]. ( Fröscher, W; Gugler, R; Schulz, HU, 1978)
"Levetiracetam was independently associated with anger/aggression, nervousness/agitation, upset stomach, depression, and sleep disturbance; lamotrigine with nervousness/agitation, upset stomach, and difficulty concentrating; and valproic acid with upset stomach and shaky hands."1.43Specific adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs--A true-to-life monotherapy study. ( Fidzinski, P; Gaus, V; Holtkamp, M; Kowski, AB; Losch, F; Weissinger, F, 2016)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (28.57)18.7374
1990's1 (14.29)18.2507
2000's2 (28.57)29.6817
2010's2 (28.57)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kowski, AB1
Weissinger, F1
Gaus, V1
Fidzinski, P1
Losch, F1
Holtkamp, M1
Coulter, DW1
Walko, C1
Patel, J1
Moats-Staats, BM1
McFadden, A1
Smith, SV1
Khan, WA1
Bridges, AS1
Deal, AM1
Oesterheld, J1
Davis, IJ1
Blatt, J1
Siitonen, T1
Timonen, T1
Juvonen, E1
Terävä, V1
Kutila, A1
Honkanen, T1
Mikkola, M1
Hallman, H1
Kauppila, M1
Nyländen, P1
Poikonen, E1
Rauhala, A1
Sinisalo, M1
Suominen, M1
Savolainen, ER1
Koistinen, P1
Blum, W1
Klisovic, RB1
Hackanson, B1
Liu, Z1
Liu, S1
Devine, H1
Vukosavljevic, T1
Huynh, L1
Lozanski, G1
Kefauver, C1
Plass, C1
Devine, SM1
Heerema, NA1
Murgo, A1
Chan, KK1
Grever, MR1
Byrd, JC1
Marcucci, G1
Van Wouwe, JP1
Fröscher, W2
Schulz, HU2
Gugler, R2

Clinical Trials (5)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Phase I Study of Decitabine in Combination With Valproic Acid in Patients With Selected Hematologic Malignancies[NCT00079378]Phase 184 participants (Actual)Interventional2004-02-29Completed
Randomized Phase II Study on Decitabine Plus Carboplatin Versus Physician's Choice Chemotherapy in Recurrent, Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer.[NCT03467178]Phase 2119 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2018-07-30Recruiting
In Vivo Study of Safety, Tolerability and Dosing Effect on SMN mRNA and Protein Levels of Valproic Acid in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy[NCT00374075]Phase 142 participants Interventional2003-09-30Completed
Phase I/II Trial of Valproic Acid and Carnitine in Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I (CARNI-VAL Type I)[NCT00661453]Phase 1/Phase 240 participants (Actual)Interventional2008-04-30Completed
Multi-center Phase II Trial of Valproic Acid and Carnitine in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA CARNI-VAL Trial)[NCT00227266]Phase 294 participants (Actual)Interventional2005-09-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Anthropometric Measures of Nutritional Status (Body Mass Index [BMI] Z-scores, Weight for Length Ratios, Lean/Fat Mass Via DEXA, Growth Parameters, and Triceps Skinfold Measures)

(NCT00661453)
Timeframe: -2 weeks, time 0, 3 months, 6 months

Interventiong (Mean)
Lean Mass BaselineLean Mass 3 monthsLean Mass 6 monthsFat Mass BaselineFat Mass 3 monthsFat Mass 6 months
SMA Type 14317.154993.925133.833011.373618.254316.08

Max CMAP Amplitude (Mean)

The maximum Compound Motor Action Potential (CMAP) is a measurement obtained through EMG testing that is associated with disease progression. In this study, we measure the maximum CMAP by stimulating one nerve in the hand and measuring the response of the muscle. This is done multiple times, the outcome used is the highest peak, or response observed. (NCT00227266)
Timeframe: 1 month prior to official enrollment, beginning of study (0 months), 6 months, 12 months (data point not available)

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InterventionmV (Mean)
Baseline6 months
Cohort 1a Sitters Placebo Then Treatment2.282.32
Cohort 1b Sitters Treatment2.932.37
Cohort 2 Standers and Walkers - Treatment5.526.56

Max CMAP Amplitude Median

The maximum Compound Motor Action Potential (CMAP) is a measurement obtained through EMG testing that is associated with disease progression. In this study, we measure the maximum CMAP by stimulating one nerve in the hand and measuring the response of the muscle. This is done multiple times, the outcome used is the highest peak, or response observed. (NCT00227266)
Timeframe: 1 month prior to official enrollment, beginning of study (0 months), 6 months, 12 months (data point not available)

,,
InterventionmV (Median)
Baseline6 months
Cohort 1a Sitters Placebo Then Treatment1.911.44
Cohort 1b Sitters Treatment2.21.8
Cohort 2 Standers and Walkers - Treatment5.35.85

Max CMAP Area (Mean)

The maximum Compound Motor Action Potential (CMAP) area is a measurement obtained through EMG testing that is associated with disease progression. In this study, we measure the maximum CMAP by stimulating one nerve in the hand and measuring the response of the muscle. This procedure is repeated multiple times. The maximum area is the response that results in the largest area under the response curve. (NCT00227266)
Timeframe: 1 month prior to official enrollment, beginning of study (0 months), 6 months, 12 months (data point not available)

,,
InterventionmVms (Mean)
Baseline6 months
Cohort 1a Sitters Placebo Then Treatment5.465.28
Cohort 1b Sitters Treatment5.455.26
Cohort 2 Standers and Walkers - Treatment14.8516.26

Max CMAP Area (Median)

The maximum Compound Motor Action Potential (CMAP) area is a measurement obtained through EMG testing that is associated with disease progression. In this study, we measure the maximum CMAP by stimulating one nerve in the hand and measuring the response of the muscle. This procedure is repeated multiple times. The maximum area is the response that results in the largest area under the response curve. (NCT00227266)
Timeframe: 1 month prior to official enrollment, beginning of study (0 months), 6 months, 12 months (data point not available)

,,
InterventionmVms (Median)
Baseline6 months
Cohort 1a Sitters Placebo Then Treatment3.63.74
Cohort 1b Sitters Treatment4.63.4
Cohort 2 Standers and Walkers - Treatment13.6516.85

Modified Hammersmith Change From Baseline to 6 Months

Comparison of Modified Hammersmith Change from baseline to 6 months. Scores range from 0 to 40. A higher score indicates a better outcome. This scale is used to assess gross motor abilities of non-ambulant children with SMA in multiple research trials as well as in clinical settings. (NCT00227266)
Timeframe: 0 months, 6 months

,
InterventionScore (Mean)
Baseline visit (0 weeks)6 Month visit (V2)Change from Baseline
Cohort 1a Sitters Placebo Then Treatment20.020.60.6
Cohort 1b Sitters Treatment16.616.80.2

Modified Hammersmith Extend Baseline

"Baseline Modified Hammersmith Extend testing. The baseline test is the score they receive during their screening visits. This scale ranges from 0 to 56. A higher score indicates a better outcome.~This scale is used to assess gross motor abilities of children with SMA in multiple research trials as well as in clinical settings." (NCT00227266)
Timeframe: 1 month prior to enrollment, at enrollment (0 months)

InterventionScore (Mean)
Modified Hammersmith Extend at S1 (-4 weeks)Modified Hammersmith Extend at S2 (0 weeks)
Cohort 2 Experimental47.048.3

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Fatigue

ArticleYear
[Valproic acid in the treatment of epilepsy with special emphasis on serum level determination (author's transl)].
    Fortschritte der Neurologie, Psychiatrie, und ihrer Grenzgebiete, 1978, Volume: 46, Issue:6

    Topics: Blood Platelets; Drug Interactions; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy; Fatigue; Half-Life; Humans; Ph

1978

Trials

3 trials available for valproic acid and Fatigue

ArticleYear
Valproic acid reduces the tolerability of temsirolimus in children and adolescents with solid tumors.
    Anti-cancer drugs, 2013, Volume: 24, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Child; Child, Preschool; Diphenhydramine

2013
Valproic acid combined with 13-cis retinoic acid and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.
    Haematologica, 2007, Volume: 92, Issue:8

    Topics: Acetylation; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Calcitriol; Cheilitis; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury;

2007
Phase I study of decitabine alone or in combination with valproic acid in acute myeloid leukemia.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2007, Sep-01, Volume: 25, Issue:25

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Azacitidine; Brain D

2007
Phase I study of decitabine alone or in combination with valproic acid in acute myeloid leukemia.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2007, Sep-01, Volume: 25, Issue:25

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Azacitidine; Brain D

2007
Phase I study of decitabine alone or in combination with valproic acid in acute myeloid leukemia.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2007, Sep-01, Volume: 25, Issue:25

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Azacitidine; Brain D

2007
Phase I study of decitabine alone or in combination with valproic acid in acute myeloid leukemia.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2007, Sep-01, Volume: 25, Issue:25

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Azacitidine; Brain D

2007

Other Studies

3 other studies available for valproic acid and Fatigue

ArticleYear
Specific adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs--A true-to-life monotherapy study.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2016, Volume: 54

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Anxiety; Carbamazepine; Depression; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adve

2016
Carnitine deficiency during valproic acid treatment.
    International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 1995, Volume: 65, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
Carnitine deficiency during valproic acid treatment.
    International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 1995, Volume: 65, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
Carnitine deficiency during valproic acid treatment.
    International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 1995, Volume: 65, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
Carnitine deficiency during valproic acid treatment.
    International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 1995, Volume: 65, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
Carnitine deficiency during valproic acid treatment.
    International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 1995, Volume: 65, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
Carnitine deficiency during valproic acid treatment.
    International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 1995, Volume: 65, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
Carnitine deficiency during valproic acid treatment.
    International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 1995, Volume: 65, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
Carnitine deficiency during valproic acid treatment.
    International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 1995, Volume: 65, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
Carnitine deficiency during valproic acid treatment.
    International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 1995, Volume: 65, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carnitine; Child; Child, Preschool; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Infant; Ma

1995
[Antiepileptic therapy with valproinic acid. Correlations of side effects and serum levels of valproinic acid].
    Fortschritte der Medizin, 1979, Sep-13, Volume: 97, Issue:34

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Anemia, Aplastic; Epilepsy; Fatigue; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans; Leukopenia; T

1979