PHArmaCokinetics of methYLphenidate in Adult Patients With Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder

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• Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Obesity (Body Mass Index &Amp;Amp;gt;30 kg/m2); Methylphenidate; Obesity &Amp; Overweight

• Registration Number: NCT07121621
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours

Brief Summary

PHACYLOB PHArmaCokinetics of methYLphenidate in adult patients with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) : comparison between patients with and without OBesity.

Its aim is to determine whether, for a comparable treatment dose, there are differences in the pharmacokinetic of methylphenidate between ADHD patients with obesitý and ADHD patients but without obesitý. More specifically, we will assess whether blood concentrations of methylphenidate (MPH; long acting form) are significantly higher or lower in either group at different times of the day.

To meet this objective, we are conducting this pharmacokinetic clinical trial with blood sampling and repeated clinical measurements just prior to MPH administration (= at T0) and then, at different times after administration, i.e. at times (T): T 30 minutes, T 1 hour, T2h, T3h, T4h, T6h, T8h after MPH administration. As far as MPH is concerned, this is the usual treatment. However, we may hypothesize that the distribution in the body may differ according to weight: hence the interest of this study

Detailed Description

The various phases of the study will take place at the Tours University Hospital:

* Patient selection (Department of Addictions): Eligibility assessment by the psychiatrist consulting patients with ADHD. Information regarding the study, risks, and constraints associated with the study.

* Patient inclusion (CIC 1415): Signed consent after informing the patient about the protocol, risks, and constraints. Collection of demographic and medical data, ADHD symptom intensity (ASRS-18), and individual psychological characteristics (emotional dysregulation: DERS-36, impulsivity: UPPS-P, binge eating disorder: BES).

* Clinical and laboratory assessments prior to MPH administration (CIC 1415): Blood pressure, NPF, serum creatinine, and complete liver function tests.

* MPH administration (CIC 1415): MPH LP is taken at the patient's usual dosage in the early morning.

* Repeated blood samples (CIC 1415) to measure plasma concentrations of MPH and APP before drug administration (T0), i.e., a pre-administration sample, then at T30 minutes (+/- 10 min), T1h (+/- 10 min), T2h (+/- 30 min), T3h (+/- 30 min), T4h (+/- 30 min), T6h (+/- 30 min), and T8h (+/- 30 min) after MPH administration. Clinical Research Nurses will accurately note the exact sampling times on the venous sampling accompanying sheets, including any differences from the theoretical schedule, in order to limit bias. Samples will be collected using sodium heparin trace element tubes, without separator gel (royal blue cap with black collar). These venous samples will be sent to and stored at the Biological Resources Center of Touraine (CRB-T). In addition, two aliquots must be taken and stored by the CRB-T. For each sample, one aliquot must be sent to the Medical Pharmacology Department and the second retained for safety.

* Assessment of perceived efficacy and tolerance of treatment (CIC 1415): visual analog scale allowing self-assessment of ADHD symptoms according to the patient at T0, T30 minutes, T1h, T2h, T3h, T4h, T6h, T8h and the effect on food craving; clinical assessment of treatment tolerance at T4h and T8h.

* Patient discharged home, in the absence of serious adverse side effects.

* Pharmacokinetic analysis and modeling (Medical Pharmacology Department): transfer from the CRB-T at the end of the study, plasma assays, pharmacokinetic modeling based on patient data.

* Note: For pharmacokinetic analysis, 6 mL of blood will be collected in sodium heparin tubes over the 8 sampling times. A total of 48 mL of blood will therefore be collected per patient on their day of participation. These samples will ultimately be destroyed after the results have been analyzed.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-08
• Study First Submitted: 2025-08-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-08-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-08-12
• Study First Posted: 2025-08-13
• Last Update Posted: 2025-08-13
• Study Start: 2025-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2026-09-02
• Study Completion: 2026-09-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults aged 18 and over
• Diagnosis of ADHD by a psychiatrist, based on DSM-5 criteria (ADHD mixed form, predominantly inattentive or predominantly hyperactive/impulsive)
• Treatment with methylphenidate LP (Ritaline) with a stable dosage for at least two weeks.
• BMI inclusion criteria: (1) for obese group: BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2; (2) for non-obese group: BMI < 30 kg/m2.
• Participant affiliated to a social security scheme
• Written consent signed by participant

Exclusion Criteria

• Contraindications to methylphenidate treatment
• Treatment with an oral or nasal decongestant vasoconstrictor; association with a non-selective MAOI antidepressant.
• Treatment with a proton pump inhibitor within the last 2 weeks.
• Severe cognitive impairment (clinical evaluation)
• Severe alcohol use disorder, i.e. at least 6 DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder (clinical evaluation)
• Known prior renal impairment
• Pregnant or breast-feeding women
• Female patients of childbearing age without at least one acceptable contraceptive method (see definition in Appendix 1)
• Patients under legal protection
• Inability of the patient to self-assess the intensity of ADHD symptoms

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Area under the curve (AUC) of blood concentrations of MPH and APP, its active metabolite, measured up to 8 hours (T0, T30 minutes, T1h, T2h, T3h, T4h, T6h, T8h) after MPH administration, compared between patients with and without obesity.	Anticipated recruitment period: 12 months / Duration of each subject's participation: 1 day / Total duration of research: 12 months and 1 day	The primary endpoint is the area under the curve (AUC) of blood concentrations of MPH and APP, its active metabolite, measured up to 8 hours (T0, T30 minutes, T1h, T2h, T3h, T4h, T6h, T8h) after MPH administration, compared between patients with and without obesity.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Center Hospitalier Régional Universitaire of TOURS; 🇫🇷 Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France