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Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Translational Center for Identifying Biomarkers

Phase 4
Conditions
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02623114
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Childrens Hospital
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to identify genetic, brain morphologic, and environmental biomarkers that contribute to the pathophysiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Detailed Description

The investigators planned to recruit ADHD and healthy controls from the age of 6 to 17.

Genetic data including dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, neurotropic factors, glutamate-related genes will be genotyped.

Environmental disruptors including phthalate and cotinine will be analyzed. Brain MRI data including T1, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), resting state functional MRI (rsfMRI) will be obtained.

Neuropsychological tests including continuous performance test, Stroop test, Children's color trail test, Wisconsin card sorting test will be conducted.

The investigators plan to identify biomarkers of ADHD using an integrative approach of genetic, environmental, neuroimaging and clinical data.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
400
Inclusion Criteria
  • A diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder confirmed using the Kiddie-Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia - Present and Lifetime Version- Korean Version (K-SADS-PL-K).
  • IQ over 70
Exclusion Criteria
  • Intelligence quotient (IQ) < 70
  • A hereditary genetic disorder
  • A current/past history of brain trauma, organic brain disorder, seizure, or any neurological disorder
  • Autism spectrum disorder, communication disorder, or learning disorder
  • Schizophrenia or any other childhood-onset psychotic disorder
  • Major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder
  • Tourette's syndrome or chronic motor/vocal tic disorder
  • obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • A history of methylphenidate treatment lasting more than 1 year or received within the previous 4 weeks

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
AtomoxetineatomoxetineADHD patients with atomoxetine administration Generic names include strattera. The initial dosage was fixed for 2 weeks and then adjusted according to the clinician's judgement. The patients visited the hospital at week 2,4,6,8,16,24, 9months, 12,15,18,21,24 months.
MethylphenidatemethylphenidateADHD patients with methylphenidate administration Generic names include concerta, metadata and penid. The initial dosage was fixed for 2 weeks and then adjusted according to the clinician's judgement. The patients visited the hospital at week 2,4,6,8,16,24, 9months, 12,15,18,21,24 months.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Treatment response measured by changes in CPT score6 months

The continuous performance test (CPT) is an objective measurement of ADHD symptom severity. It is a computerized test and the results are presented in 4 variables : omission errors, commission errors, response time, response time variability.

Treatment response measured by decrease in ADHD-RS scale6 months

Changes in the Parent rated ADHD-Rating Scale - IV (ADHD-RS), which is an 18 item scale, with 9 items assessing inattention and 9 items assessing hyperactivity/impulsivity. It is the most widely used scale to measure symptom severity of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Treatment response measured by CGI-I score6 months

The Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I) scale is a clinician rated scale used to measure improvement in symptoms. It ranges from 1 to 7, with 1 meaning very much improved, and 7 meaning very much worse.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Treatment response measured by CGI-I score1 year

The CGI-I scale is described in primary outcome measures.

Side effects measured using the side effect rating scale (SRS)1 year

The side effect rating scale (SRS) is a parent rated scale, measuring side effects of multiple domains in the previous 2 week period.

Treatment response measured by decrease in ADHD-RS scale1 year

The ADHD-RS scale is described in primary outcome measures.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seoul National University Children's Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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