Melatonin as Adjuvant Treatment for ADHD in Adults

NCT ID: NCT03062839

Last Updated: 2018-08-15

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-09-01

Study Completion Date

2019-06-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to evaluate the effect of melatonin supplementation as adjuvant treatment in ADHD in adults.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Melatonin

Melatonin 5 mg taken 30 minutes before bed time

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Melatonin 5 mg

Intervention Type DRUG

Melatonin 5 mg taken 30 minutes before bed time

Placebo

Placebo identical to melatonin capsule taken 30 min before bed time

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Melatonin 5 mg

Intervention Type DRUG

Melatonin 5 mg taken 30 minutes before bed time

Interventions

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Melatonin 5 mg

Melatonin 5 mg taken 30 minutes before bed time

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Melatonina

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Male and female age 18-60 inclusive. Primary diagnosis of ADHD AISRS total score ≥ 24 CGI-S ≥4 (moderately ill or worse). Understands and is able, willing, and likely to fully comply with the study procedures and restrictions.

Has given written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

BMI less than18.5 or greater than 35. Any underlying/ history or current diagnosis of systemic and/or metabolic disease (e.g. diabetes, Crohn's disease) and/or neurological condition state that may render the subject illegible to participate in the study as assessed by medical history, physical exam, clinical and lab evaluation.

History of uncontrolled hypertension or a resting systolic blood pressure \> 140mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 90mmHg (Subjects with well controlled hypertension on a stable dose (2 months) of anti-hypertensives will be allowed to participate).

Major depression or anxiety disorder which is a focus of treatment or requires taking medication.

A lifetime history of psychosis or bipolar disorder Has any concurrent chronic or unstable medical condition that could confound with the results of safety assessments, increase risk to the subject or lead to difficulty complying with the protocol.

Subjects taking any medication with CNS effects Subjects with a history of two or more prior failed adequate trials of ADHD treatment due to adverse events.

Use of dietary supplements with potential CNS effect, including omega-3 supplements, 30 days before study initiation and throughout the study.

Clinical history of cognitive impairment in judgment of investigator. Pregnant or breast-feeding subjects. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test performed at screening visit prior to randomization. Women of childbearing potential must agree to use adequate birth control for the entire duration of the study.

Subjects with a current (within the last 3 months) DSM-V diagnosis of alcohol or drug abuse or dependence (excluding nicotine).

Has taken an investigational drug or taken part in a clinical trial within 30 days prior to screening.

Any other reason that, in the opinion of the investigator, prevents the subject from participating in the study or compromise the subject safety.

Previous use of melatonin or melatonin analogues
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Sao Paulo

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Hospital Albert Einstein

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Brazil

Central Contacts

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Mario FP Peres, MD

Role: CONTACT

2151-0110

Mario FP Peres, MD

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Mario F Peres, MD

Role: primary

2151-0110

Other Identifiers

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TDAHMEL

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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