Time Course of Response to Methylphenidate HCl ER Capsules in Children 6 to 12 Years With ADHD in Classroom Setting

NCT ID: NCT01269463

Last Updated: 2022-12-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

26 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-01-19

Study Completion Date

2013-03-13

Brief Summary

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The time course of response following one dose of a new methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release capsule is studied in children 6-12 years in a simulated laboratory classroom setting. Biphentin methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release capsule has been formulated for daily dosing to provide treatment of a child with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for the substantial day.

Detailed Description

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Biphentin methylphenidate hydrochloride (HCl) extended release (ER) capsules is provided in multiple strengths of 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 mg to be administered once daily. Once daily dosing is intended to provide treatment for the substantial day.

For current analog classroom study each eligible subject will be optimized at 15, 20, 30, or 40 mg in a timeframe of five weekly periods. In the sixth week each subject will be randomized double-blind to receive either active comparator at the optimized dose or placebo comparator treatment. The first classroom session will be held at the end of the week, when efficacy measurements including Swanson, Kotkin, Agler, M-Flynn, Pelham Rating Scale (SKAMP) and Permanent Product Measure of Performance (PERMP) tests will be administered. At the beginning of the following week, the subjects will be crossed-over to the corresponding active comparator or placebo comparator treatment. The second classroom session will be held at the end of the second double-blind week, when the same efficacy measurements will be administered.

Various safety and tolerability, and quality of life assessments will be conducted.

Conditions

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD

Keywords

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Attention deficit Hyperactivity Impulsivity Inattention

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

All subjects entered the Open-Label Dose optimization phase and were titrated until an optimized dose of Methylphenidate hydrochloride Extended Release capsule was achieved. Completing subjects then entered the randomized Double-blind Phase (crossover).
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Open Label Phase Then 2-week Double Blind Phase (Placebo First, Then Methylphenidate HCl ER Capsule)

Open Label Phase: Subjects were dose optimized over a 2 to 4 week period. All subjects began at an initial Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release capsules dose of 15 mg and were titrated weekly to an optimal dose using strengths of 15, 20, 30, up to the maximum of 40 mg/day.

Double Blind Phase (2-weeks):

Placebo: Capsule without active drug for 1 week Methylphenidate HCl ER Capsule: An optimized dose of Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release capsules (15, 20, 30, or 40 mg) for 1 week Dosed once daily in the morning

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsule

Intervention Type DRUG

An optimized dose of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsules 15, 20, 30 or 40 mg to be dosed once daily

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Capsule without active drug

Open Label Phase Then 2-week Double Blind Phase (Methylphenidate HCl ER Capsule First, Then Placebo)

Open Label Phase: Subjects were dose optimized over a 2 to 4 week period. All subjects began at an initial Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release capsules dose of 15 mg and were titrated weekly to an optimal dose using strengths of 15, 20, 30, up to the maximum of 40 mg/day.

Double Blind Phase (2-weeks):

Methylphenidate HCl ER Capsule: An optimized dose of Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release capsules (15, 20, 30, or 40 mg) for 1 week Placebo: Capsule without active drug for 1 week Dosed once daily in the morning

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsule

Intervention Type DRUG

An optimized dose of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsules 15, 20, 30 or 40 mg to be dosed once daily

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Capsule without active drug

Interventions

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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsule

An optimized dose of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsules 15, 20, 30 or 40 mg to be dosed once daily

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Capsule without active drug

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Biphentin® Biphentin placebo

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Males and females ages 6 to 12.
2. ADHD diagnosis with ADHD Rating Scale - 4th Edition scores ≥ 90th percentile.
3. In need of treatment for ADHD and able to have 2-day washout from previous medication.
4. Females of child-bearing potential not pregnant and practice birth control.
5. Subject and parent/guardian willing to comply with protocol.
6. Signed consent and assent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Estimated Full Scale intellectual level below 80 using Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence.
2. Current primary psychiatric diagnosis of: severe anxiety disorder, conduct disorder, psychotic disorders, pervasive developmental disorder, eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, chronic tic disorder, personal or family history of Tourette's Syndrome.
3. Chronic medical illnesses: seizure, hypertension, thyroid disease, cardiac, family history of sudden death, glaucoma.
4. Use of psychotropic CNS meds having effect exceeding 14 days from screening.
5. Planned use of prohibited drugs.
6. Is pregnant or breast-feeding.
7. Significant ECG or laboratory abnormalities.
8. Experimental drug or medical device within 30 days prior to screening.
9. Hypersensitivity to methylphenidate.
10. Inability or unwillingness to comply with protocol.
11. Well controlled on current ADHD treatment.
12. Inability to take oral capsules.
Minimum Eligible Age

6 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, L.P.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Wei-wei Chang, Ph.D.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

NuTec Incorporated

Sharon B. Wigal, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of California, Irvine / Child Development Center

Robert Kupper, Ph.D.

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, L.P.

Locations

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University of California, Irvine/Child Development Center

Irvine, California, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Wigal SB, Greenhill LL, Nordbrock E, Connor DF, Kollins SH, Adjei A, Childress A, Stehli A, Kupper RJ. A randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study evaluating the time course of response to methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2014 Dec;24(10):562-9. doi: 10.1089/cap.2014.0100.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 25470572 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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RP-BP-EF001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id