Characterization of the Use of Antipsychotics in PTSD During the Past Seven Years

September 20, 2006 updated by: Tuscaloosa Research & Education Advancement Corporation
The primary objective is to examine the percentage of patients with PTSD who were prescribed an antipsychotic over the past seven years in the VA Network 7 (AL, GA, SC) and compare the percentage on an annual basis. We will also determine the type and dose of antipsychotics received. We hypothesize that there has been a significant increase in antipsychotic use, especially atypical antipsychotics, prescribed for patients with PTSD over the last 7 years

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

This study is a retrospective electronic review of the VISN 7 Data Warehouse to determine what have been the emerging trends in prescriptions of atypical antipsychotic medications over the past seven years for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the VA

This study is a retrospective electronic review of patients of the VISN 7 Data Warehouse of patients with a diagnosis of PTSD treated with antipsychotics as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy at a VA Medical Center or VA clinic in VISN 7 (GA, SC, and AL). The data will be retrieved from a computerized list of patients treated in VA VISN 7 for PTSD from 1998-2005 and cross-referenced with the electronic pharmacy file for having received a prescription of an antipsychotic medication. No personal identifiers will be collected. The data will then be examined to determine what type of antipsychotics were prescribed and the dose and duration of the antipsychotics. In addition, demographics and clinical characteristics available through the Data Warehouse will be collected.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

99

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35404
        • Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female patients, any race or ethnic origin at least 19 years of age.
  • Patients with a diagnosis of PTSD
  • Treated with an antipsychotic as a monotherapy or adjunctive therapy
  • Patient must have been seen at a VA medical center or clinic within VISN 7 during the study period.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients not diagnosed with PTSD
  • Not treated with an antipsychotic as a monotherapy or adjunctive therapy
  • Patients outside of Network 7
  • Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Defined Population
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Tuscaloosa Research & Education Advancement Corporation

Collaborators

Janssen, LP

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Lori L. Davis, MD, Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2005

Study Completion

September 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 29, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 29, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

October 3, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 21, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 20, 2006

Last Verified

September 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • TREAC - PTSD Retrospective

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