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Aripiprazole in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: an open-label trial / Aripiprazol no tratamento do transtorno de estresse pós-traumático: um ensaio clínico aberto
Mello, Marcelo Feijo; Costa, Mariana Cadrobbi Pupo; Schoedl, Aline Ferri; Fiks, Jose Paulo.
  • Mello, Marcelo Feijo; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Department of Psychiatry. Victims of Violence and Stress Program. São Paulo. BR
  • Costa, Mariana Cadrobbi Pupo; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Department of Psychiatry. Victims of Violence and Stress Program. São Paulo. BR
  • Schoedl, Aline Ferri; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Department of Psychiatry. Victims of Violence and Stress Program. São Paulo. BR
  • Fiks, Jose Paulo; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Department of Psychiatry. Victims of Violence and Stress Program. São Paulo. BR
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) ; 30(4): 358-361, Dec. 2008. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-501867
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

Post traumatic stress disorder is frequent in the general population (7.8 percent-lifetime-USA). The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the first choice of treatment but result in low remission rates. This study aims to evaluate the effect of aripiprazole monotherapy for the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder.

METHOD:

Thirty-two patients diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder were included in a 16-week open label trial of aripiprazole. They were evaluated at baseline, week 8, and 16 with the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36, and Social Adjustment Scale. Statistical analysis were performed with an intention-to-treat approach and last observation carried forward. A general linear model for repeated measures comparing the factor with 3 continuous measures from baseline, 8 and 16 weeks was used. A between-subject factor was included

RESULTS:

Nine patients discontinued the treatment. The mean aripiprazole dose was 9.6 (± 4.3) mg/day. The mean scores at baseline and endpoint for all measures were Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale - 82.7 (± 23.1) and 51.4 (± 31.4) (F = 11.247, p = 0.001); Beck Anxiety Inventory - 31.7 (± 13.4) and 25.4 (± 18.2) (F = 8.931, p = 0.011); Social Adjustment Scale - 2.4 (± 0.45) and 2.27 (± 0.57) (F = 8.633, p = 0.012); Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36 - 76.6 (± 14.11) and 94.01 (± 25.06) (F = 10.127 p = 0.007); and Beck Depression Inventory - 26.06 (± 11.6) and 21.35 (± 12.6) (F = 1.580, p = 0.042). In all measurements, the differences were statistically significant.

CONCLUSIONS:

Patients achieved a good response to treatment with aripiprazole, but placebo-controlled studies are needed for more accurate results.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

O transtorno de estresse pós-traumático é um quadro prevalente (7,8 por cento-lifetime-EUA) que provoca grande prejuízo aos pacientes. Os inibidores seletivos de recaptação de serotonina, medicação de primeira escolha para o tratamento, mostram baixos índices de remissão. Este estudo pretende apresentar uma diferente escolha de medicamento para tratar o transtorno de estresse pós-traumático.

MÉTODO:

Trinta e dois pacientes com transtorno de estresse pós-traumático receberam aripiprazol por 16 semanas. Foram submetidos na entrada, 8 e 16 semanas às escalas Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36 e Social Adjustment Scale. Foi usado o modelo linear generalizado para medidas repetidas comparando o fator com as três medidas contínuas nos três pontos de avaliação. Foi feita uma comparação entre sujeitos (grupo tratamento) usando modelo linear generalizado univariado. Usamos a intenção de tratamento e a estratégia da última observação com endpoint (Last Observation Carried Forward).

RESULTADOS:

Nove pacientes descontinuaram antes da segunda avaliação. A dose média foi 9,6 (± 4,3) mg/dia. As medidas na entrada e no final do tratamento foram Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale - 82,7 (± 23,1) e 51,4 (± 31,4) (F = 11,247, p = 0,001); Beck Anxiety Inventory - 31,7 (± 13,4) e 25,4 (± 18,2) (F = 8,931, p = 0,011); Social Adjustment Scale - 2,4 (± 0,45) e 2,27 (± 0,57) (F = 8,633, p = 0,012); Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36 - 76,6 (± 14,11) e 94,01 (± 25,06) (F = 10,127 p = 0,007); e Beck Depression Inventory - 26,06 (± 11,6) e 21,35 (± 12,6) (F = 1,580, p = 0,042). Em todas as medidas, as diferenças foram estatisticamente significativas.

CONCLUSÕES:

O aripiprazol alcançou uma boa resposta em pacientes com transtorno de estresse pós-traumático, mas para resultados mais acurados ainda são necessários estudos controlados com placebo.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Piperazines / Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Antipsychotic Agents / Quinolones Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Piperazines / Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Antipsychotic Agents / Quinolones Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR