Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of the Effect of Calorie Supplementation on Growth in Young Children on ADHD Medication (NCT NCT00561340)

NCT ID: NCT00561340

Last Updated: 2023-10-04

Results Overview

Change in weight observed from baseline to 6 months

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

29 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6 months

Results posted on

2023-10-04

Participant Flow

33 subjects total were eligible for participation in this study. 29 were enrolled and are included in the analysis. All patients had previously completed an 8-week double-blind placebo-controlled study of atomoxetine for the treatment of ADHD in 5 and 6 year olds.

25 subjects were randomized to one of the 2 treatment groups. An additional 4 subjects for whom randomization to caloric supplementation was inappropriate were included in the nutritional counseling only arm for purposes of analysis as they did enroll in this study.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
1 Can of Pediasure Supplement Plus Nutritional Counseling
Pediasure and nutritional counseling Pediasure: 50% will be randomized to pediasure with nutritional counseling
Counseling by the Provider on Ways to Encourage Caloric Intake
Behavioral intervention - Nutritional Counseling Nutritional counseling: 50% randomized to nutritional counseling only
Overall Study
STARTED
13
16
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7
16
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
1 Can of Pediasure Supplement Plus Nutritional Counseling
Pediasure and nutritional counseling Pediasure: 50% will be randomized to pediasure with nutritional counseling
Counseling by the Provider on Ways to Encourage Caloric Intake
Behavioral intervention - Nutritional Counseling Nutritional counseling: 50% randomized to nutritional counseling only
Overall Study
refused to drink pediasure
6
0

Baseline Characteristics

Study of the Effect of Calorie Supplementation on Growth in Young Children on ADHD Medication

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
1 Can of Pediasure Supplement Plus Nutritional Counseling
n=13 Participants
Pediasure and nutritional counseling Pediasure: 50% will be randomized to pediasure with nutritional counseling
Counseling by the Provider on Ways to Encourage Caloric Intake
n=16 Participants
Behavioral intervention - Nutritional Counseling Nutritional counseling: 50% randomized to nutritional counseling only
Total
n=29 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 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
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
27 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
13 participants
n=5 Participants
16 participants
n=7 Participants
29 participants
n=5 Participants
ADHD treatment status
Prior Active ADHD Treatment
8 participants
n=5 Participants
6 participants
n=7 Participants
14 participants
n=5 Participants
ADHD treatment status
Prior Placebo Treatment
5 participants
n=5 Participants
10 participants
n=7 Participants
15 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: 29 of 33 eligible subjects were enrolled. 4 subjects were not eligible for randomization as they were not appropriate candidates for caloric supplementation. Of the 13 randomized to Pediasure, 6 subjects refused to drink it. Data is presented for any subject who drank any Pediasure.

Change in weight observed from baseline to 6 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
1 Can of Pediasure Supplement Plus Nutritional Counseling
n=13 Participants
Pediasure and nutritional counseling Pediasure: 50% will be randomized to pediasure with nutritional counseling
Counseling by the Provider on Ways to Encourage Caloric Intake
n=16 Participants
Behavioral intervention - Nutritional Counseling Nutritional counseling: 50% randomized to nutritional counseling only
Weight Change
0.37 kilograms
Standard Deviation 0.54
-0.04 kilograms
Standard Deviation 0.33

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: 29 of 33 eligible subjects were enrolled. 4 subjects were not eligible for randomization as they were not appropriate candidates for caloric supplementation. Of the 13 randomized to Pediasure, 6 subjects refused to drink it. Data is presented for any subject who drank any Pediasure.

Change in height from baseline to 6 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
1 Can of Pediasure Supplement Plus Nutritional Counseling
n=13 Participants
Pediasure and nutritional counseling Pediasure: 50% will be randomized to pediasure with nutritional counseling
Counseling by the Provider on Ways to Encourage Caloric Intake
n=16 Participants
Behavioral intervention - Nutritional Counseling Nutritional counseling: 50% randomized to nutritional counseling only
Height Change
1.85 centimeters
Standard Deviation 0.31
1.96 centimeters
Standard Deviation 0.44

Adverse Events

1 Can of Pediasure Supplement Plus Nutritional Counseling

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

Counseling by the Provider on Ways to Encourage Caloric Intake

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Christopher Kratochvil

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Phone: 402-552-6005

Results disclosure agreements

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