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Comparison Atomoxetine Hydrochloride and Comparator in Pediatric Outpatients With ADHD

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Registration Number
NCT00486083
Lead Sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare atomoxetine hydrochloride and methylphenidate hydrochloride in pediatric patients with ADHD.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
330
Inclusion Criteria
  • Be at least 6 years of age and not more than 16 years of age at Visit 1
  • Must meet DSM-IV criteria for ADHD
  • Must be of normal intelligence (that is, without a general impairment of intelligence and likely, in the investigator's judgement, to achieve a score of greater than or equal to 70 on an IQ test)
  • Must be able to swallow capsules
  • Must have laboratory results that show no significant abnormalities (significant would include laboratory deviations requiring acute medical intervention or further medical evaluation)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Weigh less than 20 kg or more than 60 kg at study entry
  • Have a history of Bipolar I or II disorder, psychosis, or pervasive developmental disorder
  • Meet DSM-IV criteria for an anxiety disorder
  • Have a history of any seizure disorder (other than febrile seizures)or prior ECG abnormalities related to epilepsy, or subjects who have taken or are currently taking anti-convulsants for seizure control
  • Have a history of severe allergies to more than 1 class of medications or multiple adverse drug reactions,including a hypersensitivity to methylphenidate

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Test the hypothesis that atomoxetine hydrochloride is non-inferior to methylphenidate hydrochloride in improving ADHD symptoms following an approximately 8-week period of double blind treatment as assessed by a comparison of response rates
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To compare the tolerability of atomoxetine and methylphenidate as assessed by treatment-emergent adverse events
To assess the comparability of the efficacy of atomoxetine and methylphenidate on the Conners' Parent Rating Scale-Revised: Short Form
To compare atomoxetine and methylphenidate on other secondary measures

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.

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