PILOT STUDY OF A CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER IN FEMALES WITH BIPOLARDISORDER

 

NIH Guide, Volume 25, Number 20, June 21, 1996

 

RFP AVAILABLE:  NIMH-96-CR-0006

 

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Keywords:

  Psychosis 

  Clinical Trial 

 

National Institute of Mental Health

 

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has a requirement

entitled "Pilot Study of a Calcium Channel Blocker in Females with

Bipolar Disorder" to (1) determine in the most cost effective manner,

preliminary evidence of efficacy for calcium channel blockers such as

verapamil in bipolar disorder, and (2) recruit appropriate patients

for the trial and enroll, randomize and initiate medication treatment

for approximately 10 patients per year for 2.5 years.  The successful

offeror will need to exhibit the availability of staff, facilities,

and institutional support necessary to conduct clinical trials on

females, using FDA approved medications.  The offeror will also have

to evidence that he/she has a current and ready supply of female

bipolar patients whose case histories are know to them and will be

able to conduct clinical investigation in a prompt and cost-effective

manner.  It is anticipated that a 2.5 year cost reimbursement

(completion) type contract will be awarded.

 

INQUIRIES

 

Request for Proposal (RFP)  No. NIMH-96-CR-0006 will be available on

or about June 15, 1996, with proposals due on or about July 31, 1996.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered

by the NIMH.  Telephone or verbal requests will not be honored.  All

requests for the RFP must cite the RFP number and be made in writing

or by FAX request to:

 

Patricia L. Gibbons

Contract Management Branch

National Institute of Mental Health

5600 Fishers Lane, Room 9C-15

Rockville, MD 20857

FAX:  (301) 443-0143

 

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