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Safety & Tolerability of MTS in Children Aged 6-12 Diagnosed With ADHD & Previously Treated With Extended-Release Methylphenidate Therapy

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00151983
Lead Sponsor
Noven Therapeutics
Brief Summary

This study will assess the safety and tolerability of MTS while attempting to establish the appropriate starting dose for subjects previously on an existing long-acting methylphenidate product.

Detailed Description

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by 3 main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. This study will assess the safety and tolerability of SPD485 while attempting to establish the appropriate starting dose for subjects previously on an existing long-acting methylphenidate product.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
175
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subject must have a primary diagnosis of ADHD
  • Subject must be adequately controlled on a stable dose of one of the following medications for a 30 day period: Ritalin LA(r), Concerta(r), or Metadate DC(r), not to exceed 54 mg per day
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative serum beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin pregnancy test
Exclusion Criteria
  • A history of mental retardation that would indicate that the subject is not functioning at an age appropriate level intellectually
  • A recent history of suspected substance abuse or dependence disorder
  • Subject is taking Strattera
  • Clinical signs and symptoms of skin irritation or hyper/hypopigmentation at the potential application sites

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Placebo patchMethylphenidate Transdermal SystemPlacebo patch applied daily for 8 weeks
Methylphenidate Transdermal SystemMethylphenidate Transdermal SystemMethylphenidate 27.5mg, 41.3mg, 55mg, and 82.5mg patches applied daily for 8 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Score on ADHD Rating Scale at 4 weeks30 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Parent rating scale30 days
Medication Satisfaction Survey30 days
Parent Global Assessment30 days
ADHD Impact Module30 days
Clinical Global Impressions Scale30 days
Adverse events, lab tests, dermal evaluations, ECGs30 days

Trial Locations

Locations (18)

ProMed Pediatrics

🇺🇸

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

CNS Research Institute

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic

🇺🇸

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Psychiatric Centers at San Diego

🇺🇸

San Marcos, California, United States

Meadowbrook Research, Inc.

🇺🇸

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Miami Research Associates, Inc.

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

ADHD Clinic of San Antonio

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Alpine Clinical Research Center

🇺🇸

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Capstone Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Pedia Research, LLC

🇺🇸

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

Children's Specialized Hospital

🇺🇸

Toms River, New Jersey, United States

Oregon Center for Clinical Investigations (OCCI, Inc.)

🇺🇸

Portland, Oregon, United States

North Carolina Neuropsychiatry PA

🇺🇸

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Ohio State University

🇺🇸

Columbus, Ohio, United States

IPS Research Company

🇺🇸

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Claghorn-Lesem Research Clinic

🇺🇸

Bellaire, Texas, United States

Monarch Medical Research

🇺🇸

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

NeuroScience, Inc.

🇺🇸

Herndon, Virginia, United States

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