Trial Outcomes & Findings for Safety and Tolerability of SPD503 and Psychostimulants in Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17 With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (NCT NCT00151996)

NCT ID: NCT00151996

Last Updated: 2021-06-10

Results Overview

Change in the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-fourth edition (ADHD-RS-IV) total score from baseline. The ADHD-RS-IV consists of 18 items scored on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (severe symptoms) with total score ranging from 0 to 54.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

75 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 6 weeks

Results posted on

2021-06-10

Participant Flow

Dose titration of SPD503 (Guanfacine HCl) for 3 weeks starting at 1 mg/day and increased in 1 mg weekly increments up to 4 mg/day (or to the highest tolerated dose); then dose maintenance for 3 weeks; then downward titration of SPD503 at 1 mg weekly decrements for 3 weeks while maintaining the subject's current psychostimulant dose and frequency.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Methylphenidate + SPD503
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Methylphenidate was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Amphetamine + SPD503
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Amphetamine was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Overall Study
STARTED
42
33
Overall Study
COMPLETED
37
26
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
7

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Methylphenidate + SPD503
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Methylphenidate was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Amphetamine + SPD503
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Amphetamine was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
3
2
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
1
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
2
Overall Study
Sponsor's decision
0
2

Baseline Characteristics

Safety and Tolerability of SPD503 and Psychostimulants in Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17 With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Methylphenidate + SPD503
n=42 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Methylphenidate was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Amphetamine + SPD503
n=33 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Amphetamine was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Total
n=75 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
42 Participants
n=5 Participants
33 Participants
n=7 Participants
75 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
11.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.79 • n=5 Participants
11.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.62 • n=7 Participants
11.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.19 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
26 Participants
n=7 Participants
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
42 Participants
n=5 Participants
33 Participants
n=7 Participants
75 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) defined as all subjects with a baseline and at least one post-baseline efficacy measurement.

Change in the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-fourth edition (ADHD-RS-IV) total score from baseline. The ADHD-RS-IV consists of 18 items scored on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (severe symptoms) with total score ranging from 0 to 54.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methylphenidate + SPD503
n=42 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Methylphenidate was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Amphetamine + SPD503
n=32 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Amphetamine was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Change From Baseline in the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale (ADHD-RS-IV) Total Score at 6 Weeks
-17.8 Units on a Scale
Standard Deviation 10.2
-13.8 Units on a Scale
Standard Deviation 11.19

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Population: FAS

Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) consists of a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Improvement is defined as a score of 1 (very much improved) or 2 (much improved) on the scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methylphenidate + SPD503
n=42 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Methylphenidate was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Amphetamine + SPD503
n=32 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Amphetamine was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Number of Participants With Improvement on Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) Scores
28 Participants
18 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Population: FAS

The Conner's Parent Rating Scale-revised short version (CPRS-R) consists of 27 questions graded on a scale from 0 (not true at all) to 3 (very much true) with a total score ranging from 0 to 81. Higher scores are indicative of increased ADHD. This scale allows parents to respond on the basis of the child's behavior and help assess ADHD and evaluate problem behavior.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methylphenidate + SPD503
n=42 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Methylphenidate was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Amphetamine + SPD503
n=32 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Amphetamine was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Change From Baseline in Conner's Parent Rating Scale-revised Short Version (CPRS-R) Total Score at 6 Weeks
-22.18 Units on a Scale
Standard Deviation 15.47
-16.28 Units on a Scale
Standard Deviation 18.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Population: FAS

Parent Global Assessment (PGA) consists of a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). The PGA is designed to capture parent's opinions of their child's disease (ADHD) severity and improvement. Improvement is defined as a score of 1 (very much improved) or 2 (much improved) on the scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methylphenidate + SPD503
n=42 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Methylphenidate was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Amphetamine + SPD503
n=32 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Amphetamine was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Number of Participants With Improvement on Parent Global Assessment (PGA) Scores
32 Participants
21 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Population: FAS

The Child Health Questionnaire-Parent Form (CHQ-PF50) was developed to measure the physical and psychosocial well-being of children aged 5 years of age and older. Total scoring ranges from 0-100 for each. Increases in scores represent improved well-being in subjects as assessed by their parents.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methylphenidate + SPD503
n=42 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Methylphenidate was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Amphetamine + SPD503
n=32 Participants
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Amphetamine was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Change From Baseline in Child Health Questionnaire-Parent Form (CHQ-PF50) Scores at 6 Weeks
Physical Summary Score
-0.38 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.83
0.22 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.94
Change From Baseline in Child Health Questionnaire-Parent Form (CHQ-PF50) Scores at 6 Weeks
Psychosocial Summary Score
8.98 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.69
11.56 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.00

Adverse Events

Methylphenidate + SPD503

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 41 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Amphetamine + SPD503

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 29 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Methylphenidate + SPD503
n=42 participants at risk
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Methylphenidate was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Amphetamine + SPD503
n=33 participants at risk
Each group received SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) at doses up to 4 mg/day coadministered with the psychostimulant. Amphetamine was dosed according to the prescribing physician's instructions.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
28.6%
12/42
36.4%
12/33
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
2.4%
1/42
6.1%
2/33
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
7.1%
3/42
0.00%
0/33
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
7.1%
3/42
3.0%
1/33
General disorders
Fatigue
35.7%
15/42
33.3%
11/33
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
14.3%
6/42
6.1%
2/33
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
7.1%
3/42
9.1%
3/33
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Appetite increased
0.00%
0/42
6.1%
2/33
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
2.4%
1/42
6.1%
2/33
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
7.1%
3/42
0.00%
0/33
Nervous system disorders
Headache
28.6%
12/42
39.4%
13/33
Nervous system disorders
Sedation
9.5%
4/42
6.1%
2/33
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
14.3%
6/42
24.2%
8/33
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
14.3%
6/42
15.2%
5/33
Psychiatric disorders
Depressed mood
2.4%
1/42
9.1%
3/33
Psychiatric disorders
Initial insomnia
4.8%
2/42
9.1%
3/33
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
16.7%
7/42
15.2%
5/33
Psychiatric disorders
Irritability
23.8%
10/42
42.4%
14/33
Psychiatric disorders
Social avoidant behavior
9.5%
4/42
3.0%
1/33

Additional Information

Study Director

Shire

Phone: +1 866 842 5335

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee If a multicenter publication is not submitted within twelve (12) months after conclusion, abandonment or termination of the Study at all sites, or after Sponsor confirms there shall be no multicenter Study publication, the Institution and/or such Principal Investigator may publish the results from the Institution site individually.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER