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Clinical Trials/ISRCTN25691213
ISRCTN25691213Completed未知

Open label randomised trial of atomoxetine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with special educational needs

King's College London (UK)0 sites40 target enrollmentStarted: October 7, 2009Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
未知
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
40

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1. Aged 7 - 15 years, either sex
  • 2. Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • 3. Full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) 30 - 69 or age equivalent estimate
  • 4. Did not respond to methylphenidate either at high dose or because dose limited by unacceptable adverse effects
  • 5. Living in catchment area of one of the participating centres
  • 6. Child in stable care situation
  • 7. Child regularly attending school (more than 75% of last school term)

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1. Child currently taking atomoxetine
  • 2. A clear-cut history of intolerance to atomoxetine or concomitant use of monoamine oxidase (MAO) medication or narrow angle glaucoma that represent absolute contradictions to the use of atomoxetine
  • 3. Severe limitation of child's mobility
  • 4. Presence of a degenerative disorder
  • 5. Medical conditions that may preclude the use of atomoxetine or may confound outcome measures, including:
  • 5.1. Poorly controlled or uncontrolled epilepsy
  • 5.2. History of significant cardiovascular disease
  • 5.3. History of psychotic, bipolar or severe obsessive compulsive disorder
  • 6. Child on neuroleptic medication (must be withdrawn for 2 months prior to trial assessment)
  • 7. Child poses a significant risk of suicidal or homicidal behaviour
  • 8. Another child in the family/household already enrolled in this study
  • 9. Ongoing child protection concerns

Investigators

Sponsor
King's College London (UK)

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