Trial Outcomes & Findings for Dose-Optimization Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) in Children Aged 6-12 Diagnosed With ADHD (NCT NCT00500071)

NCT ID: NCT00500071

Last Updated: 2022-03-10

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

PHASE4

Target enrollment

318 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 7 weeks

Results posted on

2022-03-10

Participant Flow

The study had three phases; 1)screening and wash-out; 2) dose-optimization (5 weeks) and maintenance (2 weeks); 3) 30-day safety follow-up. Dosing ranged from 20-70 mg once daily of Vyvanse.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Screening and Washout Phase
STARTED
318
Screening and Washout Phase
COMPLETED
317
Screening and Washout Phase
NOT COMPLETED
1
Dose-optimization and Maintenance Phase
STARTED
317
Dose-optimization and Maintenance Phase
COMPLETED
295
Dose-optimization and Maintenance Phase
NOT COMPLETED
22
30-day Safety Follow-up
STARTED
295
30-day Safety Follow-up
COMPLETED
278
30-day Safety Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
17

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Screening and Washout Phase
Protocol Violation
1
Dose-optimization and Maintenance Phase
Adverse Event
13
Dose-optimization and Maintenance Phase
Protocol Violation
2
Dose-optimization and Maintenance Phase
Lack of Efficacy
2
Dose-optimization and Maintenance Phase
Withdrawal by Subject
1
Dose-optimization and Maintenance Phase
Lack of protocol compliance
4
30-day Safety Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
17

Baseline Characteristics

Dose-Optimization Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) in Children Aged 6-12 Diagnosed With ADHD

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Vyvanse
n=318 Participants
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
318 Participants
n=93 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Age, Continuous
9.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.9 • n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
93 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
225 Participants
n=93 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
318 Participants
n=93 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 7 weeks

Population: Intent-to-treat (ITT). ITT population defined as all subjects who took at least one dose of drug and had at least one ADHD-RS-IV total score available.

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
Vyvanse
n=316 Participants
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Change From Baseline in Total Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-fourth Edition (ADHD-RS-IV) Score at 7 Weeks
-28.6 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.61

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 weeks

Population: ITT

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
Vyvanse
n=316 Participants
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Weekly Change From Baseline in Total ADHD-RS-IV Score
Week 1
-11.3 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.62
Weekly Change From Baseline in Total ADHD-RS-IV Score
Week 2
-17.8 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.63
Weekly Change From Baseline in Total ADHD-RS-IV Score
Week 3
-21.7 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.61
Weekly Change From Baseline in Total ADHD-RS-IV Score
Week 4
-25.4 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.61
Weekly Change From Baseline in Total ADHD-RS-IV Score
Week 5
-27.0 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.60
Weekly Change From Baseline in Total ADHD-RS-IV Score
Week 6
-28.9 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.60
Weekly Change From Baseline in Total ADHD-RS-IV Score
Week 7
-29.8 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.58

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 7 weeks

Population: ITT

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 or 2 on the scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vyvanse
n=316 Participants
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Number of Participants With Improvement on Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I)
284 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 7 weeks

Population: ITT

Parent Global Assessment (PGA) 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
Vyvanse
n=316 Participants
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Number of Participants With Improvement onParent Global Assessment (PGA)
267 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 7 weeks

Population: ITT

Expression and Emotional Scale for Children (EESC) consists of 29 items rated on a scale from 1 (not true at all) to 5 (very much true). Lower scores reflect better emotional outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vyvanse
n=316 Participants
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Change From Baseline in Expression and Emotional Scale for Children (EESC) Scores at 7 Weeks
-7.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 7 weeks

Population: ITT

Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) is an 86-item questionnaire composed of three scales (Global Executive Composite, Behavioral Recognition Index, and Metacognition Index). Items are rated 1 (never), 2 (sometimes), and 3 (often). Lower scores reflect better functioning.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vyvanse
n=316 Participants
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Changes From Baseline in Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Scores at 7 Weeks
Global Executive Composite
-17.9 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.5
Changes From Baseline in Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Scores at 7 Weeks
Behavioral Recognition Index
-15.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.6
Changes From Baseline in Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Scores at 7 Weeks
Metacognition Index
-17.6 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.3

Adverse Events

Vyvanse

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 269 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Vyvanse
n=317 participants at risk
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Cardiac disorders
Syncope
0.32%
1/317 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Sinus arrest
0.32%
1/317 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Vyvanse
n=317 participants at risk
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
13.2%
42/317
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
5.4%
17/317
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
5.4%
17/317
General disorders
Irritability
16.1%
51/317
Investigations
Weight decreased
17.0%
54/317
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
43.2%
137/317
Nervous system disorders
Headache
13.9%
44/317
Psychiatric disorders
Affect liability
7.3%
23/317
Nervous system disorders
Initial insomnia
11.4%
36/317
Nervous system disorders
Insomnia
16.1%
51/317

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