valproic acid and Hypothyroidism

valproic acid has been researched along with Hypothyroidism in 23 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.

Hypothyroidism: A syndrome that results from abnormally low secretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND, leading to a decrease in BASAL METABOLIC RATE. In its most severe form, there is accumulation of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and EDEMA, known as MYXEDEMA. It may be primary or secondary due to other pituitary disease, or hypothalamic dysfunction.

Research

Studies (23)

Authors

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

Trial Outcomes

Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL)

Basic Activities of Daily Living with items for 6 functions: bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, and feeding. Each item is scored as unimpaired=1, impaired=0. Total score is the measure used, range 0-6; higher scores indicate better functioning. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Assessed at Week 0, Week2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 10, Week 12

Change in Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) Agitation/Aggression Domain Score

Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) Agitation/Aggression Domain is the measure used that combines symptoms of agitation and aggression. Frequency X Severity rating score, range 0-12. Higher score indicates more agitation and aggressive behavior. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Assessed at screening, Week 0, Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 10, Week 12

Clinical Global Impression (CGI) Behavior Change

Clinical Global Impression (CGI) Behavior Change score is the measure used to assess change in overall behavior; scoring range 1-7 with higher scores indicating worsening over time and lower scores indicating improvement over time. Scores ranging from 1-3 indicate improvement. Only patients that demonstrated improvement at week 12 were reported; scores for earlier weeks were only used to assess progress throughout the study. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Week 12

Clinical Responder Defined as a 30% Decrease in NPI Core Score (Sum Score of NPI Domains of Agitation/Aggression, Delusions and Hallucinations) Together With a Clinical Global Impression (CGI) Behavior Change Score of 1 or 2

The patient is classified as a responder (score=1) if both criteria are met or as a non-responder (score=0) if both criteria are not met. The first criterion to determine responder status, NPI core score, has a scoring range 0-36; each of the three component scores for symptoms of agitation/aggression, delusions and hallucinations has a scoring range 0-12. For each symptom and the total score, higher score indicates more symptoms. The second criterion to determine responder status, Clinical Global Impression (CGI), is used to assess change in overall behavior; scoring range 1-7 with higher scores indicating worsening over time and lower scores indicating improvement over time. Only patients who met both criteria, assessed as change compared to baseline, were counted as responders; all other patients were non-responders. Patients that demonstrated improvement at week 12 were reported; scores for earlier weeks were only used to assess progress throughout the study. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Week 12

Folstein Mini-Mental Status Exam

30 item questionnaire used to assess degree of cognitive impairment. Orientation, registration, attention/calculation, recall, language, repetitions and commands are assessed. Total score is the measure used; range 0-30, higher scores indicate better global cognitive function. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Assessed at Screening, Week 12

Severe Impairment Battery

Neuropsychological test used to assess a patient's cognitive ability. The patient is asked to complete small tasks such as drawing shapes and printing their name. They are also asked to remember certain names and objects, such as a cup and a spoon, and the evaluator's first name. Total score is the measure used; range 0-100, higher scores indicate better cognition. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Assessed at Week 0, Week 12

Simpson-Angus Scale

Simpson Angus Scale for Extrapyramidal Sign requires in-person examination to assess gait, arm dropping, shoulder shaking, elbow rigidity, wrist rigidity, leg pendulousness, head dropping, glabella tap, tremor, and salivation. Total score is the measure used, range 0-40; higher scores indicate increased severity of signs. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Assessed at Week 0, Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 10, Week 12

Treatment Emergent Signs and Symptoms

Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale that covers 26 somatic symptoms, each rated as present (score=1) or absent (score=0). Total score is the measure used with scoring range 0-26; higher scores indicate more somatic symptoms. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Assessed at Week 0, Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 10, Week 12

Young Mania Rating Scale

Young Mania Rating Scale total score is the measure used to assess symptoms that occur in mania; each item is a symptom that is rated for severity. Scoring range 0-60; higher scores indicate more severe symptoms. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Assessed at Week 0, Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 10, Week 12

Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview

Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview with the caregiver asked to rank 22 items on a scale with responses for each item from 'never' (score 0) to 'nearly always' (score 4). Total score is the measure used; range 0-88 with higher scores indicating greater caregiver burden. (NCT02129348)
Timeframe: Assessed at Week 0, Week 4, Week 8, Week 10, Week 12

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Hypothyroidism

Trials

2 trials available for valproic acid and Hypothyroidism

Other Studies

20 other studies available for valproic acid and Hypothyroidism