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ArticleSaudi journal of biological sciences2021

TULIP study: Trail of Lurasidone in bipolar disorder in Pakistan.

Nasar Khan, Amina Nasar, Saqib Bajwa, Aisha Jawad Butt, Afia Azher, Tehmina Mushtaq, Alina Rashid, Mian Mukhtar Ul Haq, Ghulam Rasul, Firasat Ali Dogar

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Article in Saudi journal of biological sciences, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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2citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 8 institutions in 2 countries.

Nasar KhanDivision of Developmental Disabilities, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
Amina NasarDepartment of Psychiatry, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
Saqib BajwaGujranwala Medical and Dental College, Gujranwala, Pakistan.
Aisha Jawad ButtServices Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Afia AzherAllama Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Tehmina MushtaqServices Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Alina RashidShaukat Khanum Cancer Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan.
Mian Mukhtar Ul HaqLady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Ghulam RasulChair Bolan Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Quetta, Pakistan.
Firasat Ali DogarFatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Queen's University · CAServices Institute of Medical Sciences · PKAllama Iqbal Medical College · PKBolan Medical College · PKFatima Jinnah Medical University · PKGIFT University · PKLady Reading Hospital · PKShaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center · PK

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study examined usefulness and efficiency of Lurasidone in appraisal with the placebo as for the treatment of Bipolar Disorders.

methodsSeven treatment centers in Pakistan were selected for the purpose of starting a six week-long control trial (randomized and double-blind placebo). 76 subjects, already diagnosed with Bipolar I or II based on DSM 5 diagnosis, were selected after randomization. Patients were allocated in one of the two groups. Primary efficacy of the drug was measured using Young Mania Rating Scale. Positive response of the drug was defined as 50% reduction in symptoms from the baseline/13 point less than the baseline score on Young Mania Rating Scale. Efficacy and safety of the drug was assessed using variety of markers such as administering extra-pyramidal symptoms rating scale, adverse side effects reported, electrocardiograms, body weight, vital signs changes, and laboratory investigations.

resultsPatients treated with Lurasidone showed enhanced improvement in their overall health and symptoms manifestation in comparison to patients who were given placebo LIMITATIONS: Study was conducted on small scale due to complexity.

conclusionPatients treated with Lurasidone showed reduction in bipolar symptoms and tolerate the drug well.

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Bipolar affective disordersLurasidoneManiaPakistan

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PMID33424407
PMCPMC7783817
OpenAlexW3108579857

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