Manic Bipolar
This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new drug (licarbazepine) for the treatment of manic episodes in Bipolar I disorder. The drug will be given to study participants in combination with either lithium or valproate. This international study is currently recruiting patients.
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