ISCTM 2009 5th Annual Scientific Meeting

Poster Awardees: (View posters by clicking on title)
 
J. Calabrese: “Knowing When a Drug is Not Going to Work in Bipolar Depression”: Absence of Early Improvement as a Predictor of Later Non-Response in 3,369 Patients From 10 Placebo-Controlled Acute Trials  
D. Daniel: Regional and Temporal Differences in Use of Doctorate Level MADRS Raters in Bipolar Depression Trials
(All poster abstracts are available for public viewing. Link found at end of Day 2)
 
Related Publications:
 

AC Leon
Two Clinical Trial Designs to Examine Personalized Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders
slides Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (in press)

 
Presentations and Videos:
Day 1 (3 March 2009)
 
President’s WELCOME G Gharabawi
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SESSION 1: Development of Treatments for Bipolar Depression
SUMMARY OF SESSION
Chairs:
R Baldessarini
E Vieta
Introduction and Objectives E Vieta
Bipolar Versus Unipolar Depression

R Baldessarini
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Challenges to Design of Treatment Trials for Bipolar Depression: An International Perspective E Vieta
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Methodological Challenges in Short-term Treatment Trials for Bipolar Depression M Tohen
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Methodological Challenges in Long-term Treatment Trials for Bipolar Depression J Calabrese
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Panel and General Discussion: Treatment Trials for Bipolar Depression

C Bowden
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Session Discussion - Q&A video video
   
Day 2 (4 March 2009)
SESSION 2: Improving Methodology of RCTs for PTSD
SUMMARY OF SESSION
Chairs:
A Leon
L Davis
Introduction to Session L Davis
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National Priorities for PTSD RCT Research T O'Leary
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Consideration of PTSD Nosology and Pathophysiology in Targeting the Study Population, Intervention, and Outcomes L Davis
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Psychotherapy Methodological Issues: Choice of Comparison Group A Suris
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Methodology for Evaluating Moderators of PTSD Treatment A Leon
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Methodological Challenges for Secondary Prevention Trials in PTSD T Neylan
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Session Discussion - Q&A video video
   
   
SESSION 3: Recent FDA Decisions on Approval of Antipsychotics: A Redefinition of Risk - Benefit Assessment?
SUMMARY OF SESSION
Chairs:
L Alphs
R Anand
Introduction: Objectives of Session R Anand*
Active Controls in Antipsychotic Trials: Why Have Them? A Kalali
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The Role of Active Controls for Risk-Benefit Analysis in Antipsychotic Clinical Trials: Clinical/Academic Considerations J Lieberman
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Discussion video  
Challenges and Implications of Use of Active Controls in Risk-Benefit Analysis in CNS Clinical Development Programs: An Industry Perspective L Alphs
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Implications of Use of Active Controls in Risk-Benefit Analysis in CNS Clinical Development Programs: Statistical Considerations A Leon
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Regulatory Policy Considerations on Risk-Benefit Assessment in CNS Clinical Trials and Benefit Challenges Identified in Recent New Drug Applications for Antipsychotic Drugs T Laughren*
Requirements on Medicinal Products in the Treatment of Schizophrenia – European Perspective K Broich
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Summary R Anand
Poster Session View All Poster Abstracts
 
Day 3 (5 March 2009)
Welcome from ASENT and ISCTM Presidents slides video R Porter
L Alphs
   
SESSION 4: Methodological Issues in Examining Cognition Across the CNS Spectrum
SUMMARY OF SESSION
Chairs:
R Keefe
S Rao
Introduction: Cognition as an Under-Explored Aspect of Multiple Disorders

R Keefe
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Cognitive Profiles, Assessment Challenges, and Efforts Towards Advancement in Selected Example Disorders  
  Schizophrenia: MATRICS and Beyond M Green
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  Multiple Sclerosis: Psychometric Considerations and Consensus Standards R Benedict
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  Epilepsy: Cognitive and Behavioral Endpoints as Primary Outcome Variables D Loring
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  Bipolar Disorder: Application of Cognitive Assessment Methods K Burdick
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Structured Discussion  
  Regulatory Perspective: Neurological Conditions R Katz
  Regulatory Perspective: Psychiatric Conditions T Laughren
  Panel R Benedict
K Burdick
M Green
R Katz
R Keefe
T Laughren
D Loring
G Tucker
Summary and Recommendations R Keefe
S Rao

SESSION 5: Methodological Issues In Traumatic Brain Injury
SUMMARY OF SESSION

 

Chairs:
A Faden
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T Macek
Characterization and Changes in Civilian Populations M Lovell
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Characterization and Challenges in Military Populations  
  Studies of Acute mTBI in the Combat Arena M Jaffee
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  Studies of Chronic Problems After mTBI K Schwab
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Methodological Issues and Translational Research in TBI  
  Mechanisms of Mild TBI D Smith
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  Methodological Problems in TBI Trials R Bullock
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Discussion - Q&A video
Discussion - Q&A (continued) video
 
Summary T Macek
Dinner Symposium: Resource Allocation in Translational Neuroscience: Perspectives on Influencing the Pipeline Chairs:
R Ferziger
K Clarence-Smith
  Tom Insel, MD, NIMH slides slides  
  Janet Vergis, Janssen, A Division of Ortho-McNeil Janssen Pharmaceuticals slides slides  
  Jonathan Fleming, Oxford Biosciences slides slides  
Adjourn  
* Presentation materials have not as yet been released for publication in this forum.