Trial Outcomes & Findings for An fMRI Study of Stimulant vs. Non-Stimulant Treatment of ADHD (NCT NCT02259517)

NCT ID: NCT02259517

Last Updated: 2023-02-02

Results Overview

Brain segmentation volume measured in mm\^3. We are reporting the mean difference in brain segmentation volume from baseline (pre-test) to 6 weeks (post-test). No statistical analysis information is being submitted for the affected outcome measure. No statistical analyses have been performed or would be considered scientifically appropriate because actual enrollment fell well below target enrollment. Enrollment terminated early as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

38 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 6 weeks

Results posted on

2023-02-02

Participant Flow

Recruitment started in 2014 and ended in 2020. Participants were primarily recruited from the community through advertisements in local newspapers and flyers posted in local establishments. Participants were also recruited from other research studies and doctor's offices.

5 ADHD participants withdrew or were excluded from the study prior to randomization and thus are not included. Participants who withdrew were no longer interested in treatment or were lost to follow-up. Participants were excluded due to subthreshold ADHD symptoms, comorbid psychiatric conditions, \& MRI contraindications.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
ADHD - Guanfacine
ADHD participants who were randomized to receive guanfacine for 6 weeks of treatment
ADHD - Lisdexamfetamine
ADHD participants who were randomized to receive lisdexamfetamine for 6 weeks of treatment
Healthy Controls
Age- and sex- matched healthy control participants; baseline procedures only
Overall Study
STARTED
5
4
24
Overall Study
COMPLETED
5
4
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
9

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
ADHD - Guanfacine
ADHD participants who were randomized to receive guanfacine for 6 weeks of treatment
ADHD - Lisdexamfetamine
ADHD participants who were randomized to receive lisdexamfetamine for 6 weeks of treatment
Healthy Controls
Age- and sex- matched healthy control participants; baseline procedures only
Overall Study
Psychiatric diagnosis (e.g., ADHD, MDD)
0
0
6
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
0
0
3

Baseline Characteristics

One Healthy Control participant was missing the parent-report BRIEF-2.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
ADHD - Guanfacine
n=5 Participants
ADHD participants who were randomized to receive guanfacine for 6 weeks of treatment
ADHD - Lisdexamfetamine
n=4 Participants
ADHD participants who were randomized to receive lisdexamfetamine for 6 weeks of treatment
Healthy Controls
n=15 Participants
Age- and sex- matched healthy control participants; baseline procedures only
Total
n=24 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
10 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.35 • n=5 Participants
8.75 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.96 • n=4 Participants
9.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.47 • n=15 Participants
9.54 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.23 • n=24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
8 Participants
n=15 Participants
10 Participants
n=24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
7 Participants
n=15 Participants
14 Participants
n=24 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
5 Participants
n=15 Participants
7 Participants
n=24 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=15 Participants
4 Participants
n=24 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
9 Participants
n=15 Participants
13 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=15 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=15 Participants
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=15 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
8 Participants
n=15 Participants
10 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
3 Participants
n=15 Participants
7 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=15 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
4 Participants
n=15 Participants
6 Participants
n=24 Participants
Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, 2nd Edition - Global Executive Composite
65.33 T-score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.77 • n=5 Participants • One Healthy Control participant was missing the parent-report BRIEF-2.
62.5 T-score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.33 • n=4 Participants • One Healthy Control participant was missing the parent-report BRIEF-2.
44.57 T-score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.38 • n=14 Participants • One Healthy Control participant was missing the parent-report BRIEF-2.
52.22 T-score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.47 • n=23 Participants • One Healthy Control participant was missing the parent-report BRIEF-2.

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Population: 4 subjects from the ADHD-Guanfacine group and 3 subjects from the ADHD-Lisdexamfetamine group had usable anatomical MRI data at baseline and follow-up. HCs did not complete follow-up. No statistical analysis information is being submitted for the affected outcome measure. No statistical analyses have been performed or would be considered scientifically appropriate because actual enrollment fell well below target enrollment. Enrollment terminated early as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brain segmentation volume measured in mm\^3. We are reporting the mean difference in brain segmentation volume from baseline (pre-test) to 6 weeks (post-test). No statistical analysis information is being submitted for the affected outcome measure. No statistical analyses have been performed or would be considered scientifically appropriate because actual enrollment fell well below target enrollment. Enrollment terminated early as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
ADHD - Guanfacine
n=4 Participants
ADHD participants who were randomized to receive guanfacine for 6 weeks of treatment
ADHD - Lisdexamfetamine
n=3 Participants
ADHD participants who were randomized to receive lisdexamfetamine for 6 weeks of treatment
Changes in Brain Segmentation Volume Produced by Stimulant or Non-stimulant Medications in Patients With ADHD
-6137 mm^3
Standard Deviation 14393
11833 mm^3
Standard Deviation 39942

Adverse Events

Guanfacine

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

Lisdexamfetamine

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

Jonathan Posner, MD

Duke University

Phone: 1 919 684 2403

Results disclosure agreements

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