Ziprasidone And Olanzapine's Outcomes In Mania

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group Study, Comparing The Efficacy And Tolerability Of Ziprasidone (Zeldox, Geodon) vs. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) In The Treatment And Maintenance Of Response In Patients With Acute Mania

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and tolerability of ziprasidone versus olanzapine in the treatment of acute mania. An open label extension will further evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of ziprasidone compared with olanzapine. Study recruitment was stopped due to difficulty in enrolling the targeted number of patients on July 30, 2007. Subjects that were enrolled at the time completed the study as per protocol. There were no safety concerns involved in the decision to stop enrollment. The Last Subject Last Visit was January 10, 2008.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have a primary diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder, current episode manic (DSM-IV 296.4x) or mixed (DSM-IV296.6x) as determined by a structured clinical interview (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)) at screening.
• A minimum score of 20 on the YMRS (Youngs Mania Rating Scale).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have a diagnosis of learning disability or organic brain syndrome.
• Have a substance-induced psychotic disorder or behavioral disturbance thought to be due to substance abuse.