Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adolescents With Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
- Conditions
- ADHDSubstance Abuse
- Interventions
- Registration Number
- NCT00264797
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of osmotic-release methylphenidate (OROS-MPH) versus placebo for the treatment of ADHD in adolescents with SUD.
- Detailed Description
Research shows a high prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adolescents with substance abuse disorders and indicates that they have poorer substance use treatment outcomes and poorer prognosis and risk of persistence and progression of drug use and behavior problems into adulthood. Although research indicates that the majority are not treated for ADHD while in substance treatment, we do not know whether concurrent pharmacotherapy for ADHD will improve treatment outcomes. This Clinical Trials Network (CTN) study will evaluate the efficacy of osmotic-release methylphenidate (OROS-MPH), relative to placebo, in treating ADHD and decreasing substance use in adolescents (13-18 years old) with ADHD and a substance use disorder. Approximately 300 participants will be recruited at 11 sites and randomly assigned to either OROS-MPH or matching placebo for a 16-week treatment period, during which all participants will receive individual cognitive-behavioral therapy as a standardized treatment for substance abuse.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 303
- Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) diagnostic criteria for ADHD
- Meet DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for at least one non-nicotine substance use disorder
- Has a DSM-IV ADHD Symptom Checklist score ≥ 22 derived from the adolescent-completed checklist
- Serious medical illness
- History of tic disorder
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Meet DSM-IV criteria for current or life-time psychotic disorder
- Meet DSM-IV criteria for current or life-time bipolar disorder
- Requires/or prescribed other concurrent psychotropic medication
- Taking any medications that may produce interactions with OROS-MPH
- Opiate dependence
- Methamphetamine abuse or dependence
- Suicidal risk
- Enrolled in an inpatient, residential, day treatment, or outpatient substance abuse program within 28 days prior to signing consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Methylphenidate (Placebo) Methylphenidate (OROS-MPH) - Placebo - Methylphenidate Methylphenidate (OROS-MPH) -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ADHD Severity baseline and 20 weeks DSM IV ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS) adolescent informant, ascertained at baseline and weekly throughout the 16 week study. This scale is an 18-item symptom checklist of self-reported adolescent ADHD symptoms. Symptoms are scored as None (0), Mild (1), Moderate (2), and Severe (3), with a summary total of scores for the 18 symptoms. Possible scores range from 0 to 54, with higher scores indicating greater severity. Outcome is measured as the decrease in total severity score over time.
Substance Use 20 weeks The change in number of days of substance use from baseline to end of the trial. The number of days of non-tobacco drug/alcohol ascertained using standard timeline follow back (TLFB) procedures.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method OROS-MPH Abuse Liability 20 weeks Assessed by pill counts in conjunction with weekly review of subjects' medication diaries and self-reported medication compliance.
Substance Use Outcomes 20 weeks The mean number of negative urine drug screens (UDS).
Trial Locations
- Locations (12)
Gateway Community Services
🇺🇸Jacksonville, Florida, United States
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, Child and Family Institute
🇺🇸New York City, New York, United States
SSTAR of Rhode Island
🇺🇸North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Mental Health and Retardation of Tarrant County
🇺🇸Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Operation PAR, Inc.
🇺🇸St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Addiction Medicine Services
🇺🇸Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
LRADAC
🇺🇸Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Synergy Treatment Center
🇺🇸Denver, Colorado, United States
Mountain Manor Treatment Programs
🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States
SSTAR: Stanley Street Treatment & Resources, Inc
🇺🇸Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Crittenton
🇺🇸Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Rehab After Work-Life Counseling Services
🇺🇸Paoli, Pennsylvania, United States