of-1 trials of stimulant vs placebo for pediatric traumatic brain injury on Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) index scores as well as scores for cognitive problems/attention, hyperactivity and oppositional scores in pediatric traumatic brain injury

The Univesity of Queensland0 个研究点目标入组 42 人开始时间: 2009年10月7日最近更新: 2020年1月13日

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•1) Any school age (6-16 years) patient with a clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe brain injury who is at least 12 months post injury. Severity criteria are based on Glasgow coma scale (GCS) criteria ie for moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) = GCS of 9-13 at presentation to the treating hospital and severe TBI = initial GCS 3-8/15. 2) The child has a clinically significant attention/concentration disorder or executive dysfunction including disorders of behavioural or emotional regulation that may respond to stimulants. 3) Patient, parent and doctor would like to use the n-of-1 trial methodology to see if the patient is a true responder to the stimulant. 4) Patients and parents are willing to consent and participate, and to continue treatment with the medication if it is shown to be effective in their case. 5) The patient is in a community setting. 6) At least two people (parent and teacher or other person) are available to monitor the child’s symptoms.

•Uncontrolled seizure disorder, moderate to severe hypertension, clinically significant anxiety, motor tics, Tourette syndrome, suspected or proven cardiac conduction problems, idiosyncratic reaction to sympathomimetic amines, history of drug abuse (including high caffeine beverages and appetite suppressants). Parents not able to fill out forms in English.

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The Univesity of Queensland