Study: Korean postmarketing observation of aripiprazole in adults with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, sponsored by Korea Otsuka. 12

Design and measurements: This was a prospective, multicenter, open-label observational study, not a randomized comparison against another antipsychotic. The record specifies follow-up of 12 weeks for schizophrenia and eight weeks for bipolar disorder, with safety and clinical effectiveness assessments. Enrollment of 3,000 was anticipated, rather than verified as the actual number analyzed. 12

What is established: The historical record is marked completed, with an October 2013 update. No numerical symptom improvement, adverse-event frequency, or comparative effectiveness estimate was verified. The intended large sample should not be presented as 3,000 documented treatment successes. 12