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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT03358277
Aripiprazole Added on for DMDD in Youths With ADHD (AAOFDIYWA)
Aripiprazole Added on Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Youths With Comorbid ADHD and DMDD
Objectives:
- To investigate the effectiveness of adjuvant with aripiprazole to methylphenidate for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) in youths with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- To investigate the neural basis of chronic irritability in youths with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
- To compare the clinical characteristics of youths with comorbid ADHD and DMDD to youths with ADHD only
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Background:
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common clinical challenge and leads to severe impact and burden on both the patients and their family. Although methylphenidate (MPH) showed good efficacy in the treatment of ADHD, there is still lack of well-established pharmacological treatment for DMDD. Furthermore, little research focuses on the effect of pharmacological treatment on neural correlates of chronic irritability. Previous literature suggested the potential role of atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of DMDD. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of adjuvant of aripiprazole (APZ) to MPH in patients with comorbid ADHD and DMDD. In addition, the investigators explored the clinical manifestation and neural basis of DMDD using inventories, neuropsychological tests and neuroimaging studies.
Methods:
The investigators enrolled patients with ADHD+DMDD (n = 31) and ADHD only (n = 27). Those subjects were evaluated with inventories of emotional and behavioral problems, neuropsychological tests, as well as fMRI with challenging tests which aimed to induce frustration at baseline assessment. Then, subjects of ADHD+DMDD group received 6 weeks' combination treatment of MPH+ APZ with flexible dosage according to clinical judgment. All the initial evaluations were administered again after treatment. The comparison of clinical characteristics and neuroimaging findings between ADHD+DMDD group and ADHD only group will be conducted. In addition, the effectiveness of treatment will be analyzed. The effects of pharmacological treatment on neural correlates of chronic irritability will also be investigated.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
For subjects with comorbid ADHD and DMDD:
- Subject meets the DSM-5 criteria for ADHD and DMDD
- Subject is free from prior psychotropic medication for at least one year
For subjects with ADHD only :
- Subject meets the DSM-5 criteria for ADHD and DMDD
- Subject is free from prior psychotropic medication for at least one year
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients not willing to participate in the study after detailed explanation
- Patients who could not follow the investigator's instructions
- Patients with severe neurological or mental illness such as epileptic disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mental retardation or uncontrolled suicide risk
- Patients with severe medical illness or surgical conditions which were judged by investigators for safety concerns as inappropriate for this study, such as uncontrolled abnormal thyroid function, history of heart attack, uncontrolled hypertension.
- Patients taking psychotropic medication within one year prior to the evaluation for entering our study
- Patients being allergic to methylphenidate or aripiprazole
- Female patients being pregnant, nursing, or lactating
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: N/A
- Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: ADHD+DMDD Group
The subjects with comorbid ADHD and DMDD received pharmacological intervention with combination treatment of MPH+ APZ with flexible dosage according to clinical judgment for six weeks.
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MPH was administered with either Ritalin (from 10mg/day to 40mg/day) or Concerta (from 18mg/day to 36mg/day) according to clinical judgement for six weeks.
APZ was administered with dose from 2.5mg/day to 5mg/day according to clinical judgement for six weeks.
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) subscale scores
Time Frame: six weeks
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The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) is a widely used caregiver report form identifying problem behavior in children.
The patient is rated on 113 items scored on a 3-point Likert-type scale.
CBCL consists of eight empirically-based syndrome subscales.
The range of subscale scores (summed) are: Aggressive Behavior (0-36), Anxious/Depressed (0-26), Attention Problems (0-20), Rule-Breaking Behavior (0-34), Somatic Complaints (0-22), Social Problems (0-22), Thought Problems (0-30), and Withdrawn/Depressed (0-16).
The higher score suggests the more severe symptoms.
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six weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Scale-version IV (SNAP-IV) total and subscale scores
Time Frame: six weeks
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The SNAP-IV is a widely used caregiver report form identifying Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children.
The patient is rated on 26 items scored on a 4-point Likert-type scale.
SNAP-IV consists of three subscales: inattention (items #1-#9, range of subscale summed score 0-27), hyperactivity/ impulsivity (items #11-#18, range of subscale summed score 0-27), and symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (items #19-#26, range of subscale summed score 0-24).
The higher score suggests the more severe symptoms.
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six weeks
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Beck Youth Inventories-II subscale scores
Time Frame: six weeks
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An self-reported inventory to evaluate children's and adolescents' emotional and social impairment.
It includes five subscales: depression, anxiety, anger, disruptive behaviour, and self-concept.
Each subscale consists of 20 items, and each item is scored on a 4-point Likert-type scale.
The range of each subscale scores (summed) is 0-60.
The higher score suggests the more severe symptoms.
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six weeks
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Conner's Continuous Performance Test
Time Frame: six weeks
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A task-based computerized assessment of attention problems and neurological functioning
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six weeks
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Children Color Trail Test (CCTT)
Time Frame: six weeks
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The CCTT assesses sustained attention, sequencing, and other executive functions.
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six weeks
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Resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging
Time Frame: six weeks
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A method of functional brain imaging that can be used to evaluate regional interactions that occur when a subject is not performing an explicit task.
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six weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Collaborators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Chin-Bin Yeh, MD, PhD, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center
Study record dates
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Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
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Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- TSGH 099-05-159
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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