Melatonin as Adjuvant Treatment for ADHD in Adults
- Registration Number
- NCT03062839
- Lead Sponsor
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
- Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of melatonin supplementation as adjuvant treatment in ADHD in adults.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 120
Male and female age 18-60 inclusive. Primary diagnosis of ADHD AISRS total score ≥ 24 CGI-S ≥4 (moderately ill or worse). Understands and is able, willing, and likely to fully comply with the study procedures and restrictions.
Has given written informed consent to participate in the study.
BMI less than18.5 or greater than 35. Any underlying/ history or current diagnosis of systemic and/or metabolic disease (e.g. diabetes, Crohn's disease) and/or neurological condition state that may render the subject illegible to participate in the study as assessed by medical history, physical exam, clinical and lab evaluation.
History of uncontrolled hypertension or a resting systolic blood pressure > 140mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 90mmHg (Subjects with well controlled hypertension on a stable dose (2 months) of anti-hypertensives will be allowed to participate).
Major depression or anxiety disorder which is a focus of treatment or requires taking medication.
A lifetime history of psychosis or bipolar disorder Has any concurrent chronic or unstable medical condition that could confound with the results of safety assessments, increase risk to the subject or lead to difficulty complying with the protocol.
Subjects taking any medication with CNS effects Subjects with a history of two or more prior failed adequate trials of ADHD treatment due to adverse events.
Use of dietary supplements with potential CNS effect, including omega-3 supplements, 30 days before study initiation and throughout the study.
Clinical history of cognitive impairment in judgment of investigator. Pregnant or breast-feeding subjects. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test performed at screening visit prior to randomization. Women of childbearing potential must agree to use adequate birth control for the entire duration of the study.
Subjects with a current (within the last 3 months) DSM-V diagnosis of alcohol or drug abuse or dependence (excluding nicotine).
Has taken an investigational drug or taken part in a clinical trial within 30 days prior to screening.
Any other reason that, in the opinion of the investigator, prevents the subject from participating in the study or compromise the subject safety.
Previous use of melatonin or melatonin analogues
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Melatonin Melatonin 5 mg Melatonin 5 mg taken 30 minutes before bed time Placebo Melatonin 5 mg Placebo identical to melatonin capsule taken 30 min before bed time
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale. 12 weeks Each of the individual DSM-IV symptoms of ADHD is rated 0 to 3 on a scale of severity.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Anxiety 12 weeks GAD-7 scale
CGI-S / I 12 weeks Clinical Global Impression Severity / Improvement
Depression 12 weeks PHQ-9 scale
Adverse Event Monitoring 12 weeks Adverse Event Monitoring
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hospital Albert Einstein
🇧🇷Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil