Trial Outcomes & Findings for Prevention of Cigarette Smoking in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Youth With Concerta (NCT NCT00181714)

NCT ID: NCT00181714

Last Updated: 2013-05-07

Results Overview

Cigarette smoking was assessed by youth self report using a modified version of the Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire (FTQ)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

203 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

24 months

Results posted on

2013-05-07

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
OROS-Methylphenidate
Youth ages 12-17 years with DSM-IV ADHD, treated with open-label OROS-MPH.
Signed Consent/Enrolled
STARTED
203
Signed Consent/Enrolled
COMPLETED
154
Signed Consent/Enrolled
NOT COMPLETED
49
Began Treatment With OROS-MPH
STARTED
154
Began Treatment With OROS-MPH
COMPLETED
30
Began Treatment With OROS-MPH
NOT COMPLETED
124

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Prevention of Cigarette Smoking in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Youth With Concerta

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
OROS-Methylphenidate
n=154 Participants
Youth ages 12-17 years with DSM-IV ADHD, treated with open-label OROS-MPH.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
154 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age Continuous
15.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
40 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
114 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
154 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Clinical trial subjects included in this analysis included those adolescents who took at least one dose of OROS MPH following baseline assessment (N=154), with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) for subjects who did not complete the full study schedule of 24 months

Cigarette smoking was assessed by youth self report using a modified version of the Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire (FTQ)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
OROS-Methylphenidate
n=154 Participants
Cigarette Smoking
7 percent

Adverse Events

OROS-Methylphenidate

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 45 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
OROS-Methylphenidate
n=154 participants at risk
Youth ages 12-17 years with DSM-IV ADHD, treated with open-label OROS-MPH.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
leg fracture
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 2
General disorders
viral illness
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
spontaneous pneumothorax
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
OROS-Methylphenidate
n=154 participants at risk
Youth ages 12-17 years with DSM-IV ADHD, treated with open-label OROS-MPH.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
TMJ
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
acne
2.6%
4/154 • Number of events 8
General disorders
allergies
1.9%
3/154 • Number of events 4
Psychiatric disorders
anxiety
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
asthma attack
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
back pain
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
jumbled thoughts
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
chest pain
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 3
General disorders
cold symptoms
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 3
General disorders
congestion
2.6%
4/154 • Number of events 4
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
costosternal muscle strain
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
cough
1.9%
3/154 • Number of events 3
General disorders
cranky
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 3
General disorders
decreased appetite
12.3%
19/154 • Number of events 27
General disorders
decreased energy
1.9%
3/154 • Number of events 3
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
deer tick bite
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
dental infection
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhea
1.9%
3/154 • Number of events 3
General disorders
dizziness
2.6%
4/154 • Number of events 5
General disorders
dull
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Ear and labyrinth disorders
ear pain
1.9%
3/154 • Number of events 3
General disorders
foot pain
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 2
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
hand lesion
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
headache
9.1%
14/154 • Number of events 25
General disorders
heart racing
3.9%
6/154 • Number of events 8
General disorders
hoarse voice
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
hot/cold flashes
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
hyper
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
increased urination
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
infected ingrown tonail
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
inflamed adenoids
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 2
General disorders
initial insomnia
2.6%
4/154 • Number of events 6
General disorders
insomnia
4.5%
7/154 • Number of events 8
General disorders
irritable
1.9%
3/154 • Number of events 4
General disorders
jittery
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 3
General disorders
knee pain
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 2
General disorders
lightheadedness
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 2
General disorders
low interest
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Reproductive system and breast disorders
menstrual cramps
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 2
General disorders
moody
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 2
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
muscle aches
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
2.6%
4/154 • Number of events 4
General disorders
nose bleed
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
orthodontic pain
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 2
General disorders
otitis
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
pain extension in bilateral arms/legs
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
phinorhea
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
rapid pulse
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 5
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
rash (poison ivy)
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
runny nose
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 2
General disorders
sad
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
shoulder pain
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
sore throat
2.6%
4/154 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
stomach ache
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 2
General disorders
teary
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
tense
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
tight breathing
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
toothache
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
General disorders
twisted ankle pain
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
upper respiratory infection
3.2%
5/154 • Number of events 8
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
1.3%
2/154 • Number of events 2
General disorders
weight loss
0.65%
1/154 • Number of events 1

Additional Information

Paul Hammerness, MD

Massachusetts General Hospital

Phone: 617-503-1063

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place