Back to resultsSafety and Efficacy of Methylphenidate in Children With Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Primary Purpose
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Germany
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Methylphenidate 20 mg long-acting capsules
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder focused on measuring ADHD, methylphenidate, children, food effect, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Children aged 6-12
- Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Current medication with either 20 mg or 40 mg immediate release methylphenidate
Exclusion Criteria:
- Concomitant psychiatric disorders requiring pharmacological treatment
- Concomitant severe somatic disorders
- Eating disorders
- Addiction disorders
- Very high or low body weight according to age
- Known hypersensitivity to methylphenidate
- Contraindications for methylphenidate
Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria applied to the study.
Sites / Locations
- Novartis Investigative Site
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Experimental
Arm Label
Very light breakfast (VLB) then standard breakfast (SB)
Standard breakfast (SB) then very light breakfast (VLB)
Arm Description
Very light breakfast (VLB) for one week then crossover to standard breakfast (SB) for one week while taking either 1 or 2 20 mg capsules of methylphenidate once per day based on the dosage the child had taken in the month prior to study start. VLB is defined as 150 kcal for children age 6-9 and 180 kcal for children age 10-12. SB is defined as 450 kcal for girls age 6-9, 490 kcal for boys age 6-9, 550 kcal for girls age 10-12, and 600 kcal for boys age 10-12.
Standard breakfast (SB) for one week then crossover to very light breakfast (VLB) for one week while taking either 1 or 2 20 mg capsules of methylphenidate once per day based on the dosage the child had taken in the month prior to study start. SB is defined as 450 kcal for girls age 6-9, 490 kcal for boys age 6-9, 550 kcal for girls age 10-12, and 600 kcal for boys age 10-12. VLB is defined as 150 kcal for children age 6-9 and 180 kcal for children age 10-12.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Teacher Rating in the Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population
The FBB-ADHS is a 20-item rating scale. Each item describes a typical ADHD symptom. The 20 items are divided into 3 subscales: Attention deficits (9 items), hyperactivity (7 items), and impulsiveness (4 items). Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The FBB-ADHS was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 20) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Teacher Rating in the Per Protocol (PP) Population
The FBB-ADHS is a 20-item rating scale. Each item describes a typical ADHD symptom. The 20 items are divided into 3 subscales: Attention deficits (9 items), hyperactivity (7 items), and impulsiveness (4 items). Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The FBB-ADHS was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 20) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Attention Deficit Subscale Teacher Rating
Teacher rating of the attention deficit subscale (9 items), one of 3 subscales in the FBB-ADHS. Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The rating was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 9) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Hyperactivity Subscale Teacher Rating
Teacher rating of the hyperactivity subscale (7 items), one of 3 subscales in the FBB-ADHS. Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The rating was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 7) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Impulsiveness Subscale Teacher Rating
Teacher rating of the hyperactivity subscale (4 items), one of 3 subscales in the FBB-ADHS. Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The rating was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 4) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Parent Rating
The FBB-ADHS is a 20-item rating scale. Each item describes a typical ADHD symptom. The 20 items are divided into 3 subscales: Attention deficits (9 items), hyperactivity (7 items), and impulsiveness (4 items). Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The FBB-ADHS was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 20) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
10-Minute Math Test - Problems Attempted
The 10-Minute Math Test is a paper and pencil test consisting of several pages of math problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations presented in ascending order of difficulty during a 10-minute period. Test difficulty was altered for subjects at different skill levels and ages. The number of problems attempted is an objective measure related to "academic productivity". The math test was carried out on the Saturday visit at the end of each of the 2 treatment weeks under supervision of a teacher who had been trained on this test.
10-Minute Math Test - Problems Solved
The 10-Minute Math Test is a paper and pencil test consisting of several pages of math problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations presented in ascending order of difficulty during a 10-minute period. Test difficulty was altered for subjects at different skill levels and ages. The number of problems attempted is an objective measure related to "academic productivity". The math test was carried out on the Saturday visit at the end of each of the 2 treatment weeks under supervision of a teacher who had been trained on this test.
Clinical Global Impression Severity (CGI-S) Scale Score - Physician Rating of Severity
The CGI-S is a scale to assess the global severity of illness. The rating is determined by the investigator answering one question: "Considering your total clinical experience with this particular population, how mentally ill is the patient at this time?" Ratings are on a 7-point scale: 1=normal, not at all ill; 2=borderline mentally ill; 3=mildly ill; 4=moderately ill; 5=markedly ill; 6=severely ill; 7=among the most extremely ill patients. The rating is based upon the average observed and reported symptoms, behavior, and function in the past 7 days.
Clinical Global Impression (CGI-I) Scale Score - Physician Rating of Improvement (Change in State)
The CGI-I is a scale to assess improvement (change in state) of illness. The rating is based on the investigator answering one question: "Compared to the patient's condition prior to medication, this patient's condition is: 1=very much improved since the initiation of treatment; 2=much improved; 3=minimally improved; 4=no change from baseline (the initiation of treatment); 5=minimally worse; 6= much worse; 7=very much worse since the initiation of treatment." The investigator compares the patient's overall clinical condition to the 1 week period just prior to the initiation of medication.
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00428792
Brief Title
Safety and Efficacy of Methylphenidate in Children With Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Official Title
An Open-label, Randomized, Rater-blinded, Cross-over, Multicenter Study Comparing the Clinical Efficacy of Methylphenidate (Immediate Release/Extended Release) Treatment (20 or 40 mg Orally od) in Children With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Under Different Breakfast Conditions Over Two Weeks
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
April 2011
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
April 2007 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2007 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2007 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
Novartis
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This study evaluated the safety and clinical effect of treatment with methylphenidate under different breakfast conditions (minimal breakfast versus standard continental breakfast) in children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Keywords
ADHD, methylphenidate, children, food effect, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
150 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Very light breakfast (VLB) then standard breakfast (SB)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Very light breakfast (VLB) for one week then crossover to standard breakfast (SB) for one week while taking either 1 or 2 20 mg capsules of methylphenidate once per day based on the dosage the child had taken in the month prior to study start. VLB is defined as 150 kcal for children age 6-9 and 180 kcal for children age 10-12. SB is defined as 450 kcal for girls age 6-9, 490 kcal for boys age 6-9, 550 kcal for girls age 10-12, and 600 kcal for boys age 10-12.
Arm Title
Standard breakfast (SB) then very light breakfast (VLB)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Standard breakfast (SB) for one week then crossover to very light breakfast (VLB) for one week while taking either 1 or 2 20 mg capsules of methylphenidate once per day based on the dosage the child had taken in the month prior to study start. SB is defined as 450 kcal for girls age 6-9, 490 kcal for boys age 6-9, 550 kcal for girls age 10-12, and 600 kcal for boys age 10-12. VLB is defined as 150 kcal for children age 6-9 and 180 kcal for children age 10-12.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Methylphenidate 20 mg long-acting capsules
Other Intervention Name(s)
Ritalin LA
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Teacher Rating in the Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population
Description
The FBB-ADHS is a 20-item rating scale. Each item describes a typical ADHD symptom. The 20 items are divided into 3 subscales: Attention deficits (9 items), hyperactivity (7 items), and impulsiveness (4 items). Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The FBB-ADHS was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 20) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Time Frame
Friday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
Title
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Teacher Rating in the Per Protocol (PP) Population
Description
The FBB-ADHS is a 20-item rating scale. Each item describes a typical ADHD symptom. The 20 items are divided into 3 subscales: Attention deficits (9 items), hyperactivity (7 items), and impulsiveness (4 items). Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The FBB-ADHS was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 20) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Time Frame
Friday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Attention Deficit Subscale Teacher Rating
Description
Teacher rating of the attention deficit subscale (9 items), one of 3 subscales in the FBB-ADHS. Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The rating was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 9) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Time Frame
Friday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
Title
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Hyperactivity Subscale Teacher Rating
Description
Teacher rating of the hyperactivity subscale (7 items), one of 3 subscales in the FBB-ADHS. Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The rating was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 7) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Time Frame
Friday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
Title
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Impulsiveness Subscale Teacher Rating
Description
Teacher rating of the hyperactivity subscale (4 items), one of 3 subscales in the FBB-ADHS. Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The rating was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 4) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Time Frame
Friday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
Title
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen für Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörungen (FBB-AHDS) Parent Rating
Description
The FBB-ADHS is a 20-item rating scale. Each item describes a typical ADHD symptom. The 20 items are divided into 3 subscales: Attention deficits (9 items), hyperactivity (7 items), and impulsiveness (4 items). Each item is rated on a scale of 0 = not at all up to 3 = very much. The FBB-ADHS was completed by teachers on Friday afternoon of each week of the study. A total score (sum of all items divided by 20) was calculated. The total score can range from 0 to 3. A lower score indicates more ADHD.
Time Frame
Saturday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
Title
10-Minute Math Test - Problems Attempted
Description
The 10-Minute Math Test is a paper and pencil test consisting of several pages of math problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations presented in ascending order of difficulty during a 10-minute period. Test difficulty was altered for subjects at different skill levels and ages. The number of problems attempted is an objective measure related to "academic productivity". The math test was carried out on the Saturday visit at the end of each of the 2 treatment weeks under supervision of a teacher who had been trained on this test.
Time Frame
Saturday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
Title
10-Minute Math Test - Problems Solved
Description
The 10-Minute Math Test is a paper and pencil test consisting of several pages of math problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations presented in ascending order of difficulty during a 10-minute period. Test difficulty was altered for subjects at different skill levels and ages. The number of problems attempted is an objective measure related to "academic productivity". The math test was carried out on the Saturday visit at the end of each of the 2 treatment weeks under supervision of a teacher who had been trained on this test.
Time Frame
Saturday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
Title
Clinical Global Impression Severity (CGI-S) Scale Score - Physician Rating of Severity
Description
The CGI-S is a scale to assess the global severity of illness. The rating is determined by the investigator answering one question: "Considering your total clinical experience with this particular population, how mentally ill is the patient at this time?" Ratings are on a 7-point scale: 1=normal, not at all ill; 2=borderline mentally ill; 3=mildly ill; 4=moderately ill; 5=markedly ill; 6=severely ill; 7=among the most extremely ill patients. The rating is based upon the average observed and reported symptoms, behavior, and function in the past 7 days.
Time Frame
Saturday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
Title
Clinical Global Impression (CGI-I) Scale Score - Physician Rating of Improvement (Change in State)
Description
The CGI-I is a scale to assess improvement (change in state) of illness. The rating is based on the investigator answering one question: "Compared to the patient's condition prior to medication, this patient's condition is: 1=very much improved since the initiation of treatment; 2=much improved; 3=minimally improved; 4=no change from baseline (the initiation of treatment); 5=minimally worse; 6= much worse; 7=very much worse since the initiation of treatment." The investigator compares the patient's overall clinical condition to the 1 week period just prior to the initiation of medication.
Time Frame
Saturday of each of the 2 treatment weeks
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
6 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Children aged 6-12
Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Current medication with either 20 mg or 40 mg immediate release methylphenidate
Exclusion Criteria:
Concomitant psychiatric disorders requiring pharmacological treatment
Concomitant severe somatic disorders
Eating disorders
Addiction disorders
Very high or low body weight according to age
Known hypersensitivity to methylphenidate
Contraindications for methylphenidate
Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria applied to the study.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Novartis Pharma
Organizational Affiliation
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Freiburg
Country
Germany
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