Safety and Efficacy of ADDERALL XR in the Treatment of Adolescents Aged 13-17 With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

June 4, 2021 updated by: Shire

A Phase III, Randomized, Multicenter, Double-blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Safety and Efficacy Study of ADDERALL XR With an Open Label Extension, in the Treatment of Adolescents Aged 13-17 With ADHD

Assess the safety and efficacy of ADDERALL XR compared to placebo in the treatment of adolescents (aged 13-17) with ADHD. Subjects were assigned to one of two cohorts based on weight (<= 75 kg or > 75 kg).

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

329

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States
        • New York University - Child Study Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

11 years to 15 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males/females 13-17 years of age meeting DSM-IV criteria for a primary diagnosis of ADHD

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Controlled or uncontrolled comorbid psychiatric diagnosis (except ODD) with significant symptoms such as PTSD, psychosis, bipolar disease, severe OCD
  • Known non-responder to stimulant medication
  • Documented allergy or intolerance to ADDERALL, ADDERALL XR or amphetamines
  • Conduct Disorder, hypertension, history of seizure
  • Tic disorder or Tourette's disorder

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
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: placebo
Experimental: Adderall XR (10 mg)
Experimental: Adderall XR (20 mg)
Experimental: Adderall XR (30 mg)
Experimental: Adderall XR (40 mg)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change from baseline to final visit of the double-blind phase of the study in the ADHD-RS-IV score in the cohort weighing less than or equal to 75 kg.
Time Frame: approximately 4 weeks
approximately 4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change from baseline to final visit of double-blind phase of the study in ADHD-RS-IV score in the cohort weighing >75 kg and the CGI for ADHD in both cohorts.
Time Frame: Approximately 4 weeks
Approximately 4 weeks
Adverse events, labs, physical exam, ECG
Time Frame: approximately 4 weeks
approximately 4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 28, 2003

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 24, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

March 24, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 19, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 23, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

July 25, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 8, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 4, 2021

Last Verified

June 1, 2021

More Information

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