L-methylfolate Supplementation to OROS-Methylphenidate Pharmacotherapy in ADHD Adults

October 17, 2017 updated by: Craig B. Surman, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital

L-methylfolate Supplementation to OROS-Methylphenidate Pharmacotherapy in ADHD Adults: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial

This pilot study seeks to evaluate initial evidence for the effect of L-methylfolate supplementation to OROS-Methylphenidate pharmacotherapy on ADHD symptoms and associated features in adults with ADHD, as well as tolerability of this supplementation. The investigators will conduct a 12-week double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial with L-methylfolate supplementing open-label OROS-Methylphenidate (OROS-MPH). The investigators propose to examine 40 adult (ages 18-55) subjects satisfying the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for ADHD.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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47

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Massachusetts
      • Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
        • Massachusetts General Hospital

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 51 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female adults ages 18-55 years of age.
  2. A diagnosis of childhood onset ADHD, meeting all but the age of onset criteria according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), based on clinical assessment. Childhood onset will be defined according to established research criteria, requiring onset of two symptoms of inattentive or of impulsive/hyperactive traits by the age of 12.
  3. A score of 24 or more on the Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Report Scale (AISRS).

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. A history of non-response or intolerance to methylphenidate at adequate doses as determined by the clinician.
  2. A history of intolerance to L-methylfolate supplementation.
  3. Pregnant or nursing females.
  4. Serious, unstable medical illness including hepatic, renal, gastroenterological, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrinologic (thyroid), neurologic (seizure), immunologic, or hematologic disease.
  5. Glaucoma.
  6. Clinically unstable psychiatric conditions including suicidality, homicidality, bipolar disorder, psychosis, history of or current marked anxiety, tension or agitation potentially exacerbated by a stimulant, or lifetime history of any other clinically serious condition potentially exacerbated by a stimulant, such as mania or psychosis.
  7. Significant impairment due to tics, based on clinician judgment.
  8. A family history or diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome
  9. Current (within 3 months) DSM-IV criteria for abuse or dependence with any psychoactive substance other than nicotine.
  10. Multiple adverse drug reactions.
  11. Any other concomitant medication considered to be effective for management of ADHD; individuals on stable treatment with agents with central nervous system activity will be allowed to participate, as detailed in the Concomitant Medication portion of the protocol.
  12. Current use of MAO Inhibitor or use within the past two weeks.
  13. Investigator and his/her immediate family; defined as the investigator's spouse, parent, child, grandparent, or grandchild.
  14. Use of supplemental folic acid greater than 400 mcg per day, L-methylfolate, or Omega-3 Fatty Acids greater than 800 mg per day within two weeks prior to the baseline study visit.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: L-Methylfolate
15 mg of L-Methylfolate (Deplin®) daily for 12 weeks as a supplement to OROS-Methylphenidate.
Drug: L-methylfolate
15mg/day L-methylfolate.
Other Names:
  • Deplin®
Drug: OROS-Methylphenidate
All subjects will be treated with open-label OROS-MPH
Other Names:
  • Concerta®
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
15 mg matched placebo comparator, with open-label OROS-Methylphenidate
Drug: OROS-Methylphenidate
All subjects will be treated with open-label OROS-MPH
Other Names:
  • Concerta®
Drug: Placebo
15 mg matched placebo comparator, with open-label OROS-Methylphenidate

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The AISRS is an 18-item questionnaire administered by the clinician assessing each of the individual DSM-IV symptoms of ADHD. Each symptom is rated on a scale of severity from 0 (none) to 3 (severe), and the 18 symptom questions are summed to calculate a total score. The minimum total score is a 0, while the maximum total score is a 54. The AISRS was compared from baseline to completion, over the course of the 12 week study.
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Pamlab, Inc.

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Craig Surman, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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May 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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February 1, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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September 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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May 10, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 13, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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May 14, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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November 14, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 17, 2017

Last Verified

Last Verified

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October 1, 2017

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2012-P-000379

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