NCT00151983

Brief Summary

This study will assess the safety and tolerability of MTS while attempting to establish the appropriate starting dose for subjects previously on an existing long-acting methylphenidate product.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
175

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2005

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

18 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2005

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 7, 2005

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 9, 2005

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

July 9, 2015

Status Verified

July 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

September 7, 2005

Last Update Submit

July 8, 2015

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Score on ADHD Rating Scale at 4 weeks

    30 days

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Parent rating scale

    30 days

  • Parent Global Assessment

    30 days

  • Medication Satisfaction Survey

    30 days

  • ADHD Impact Module

    30 days

  • Clinical Global Impressions Scale

    30 days

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Methylphenidate Transdermal System

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Methylphenidate 27.5mg, 41.3mg, 55mg, and 82.5mg patches applied daily for 8 weeks

Drug: Methylphenidate Transdermal System

Placebo patch

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo patch applied daily for 8 weeks

Drug: Methylphenidate Transdermal System

Interventions

To assess the efficacy of 4- and 6-hour wear times of SPD485 (MTS) compared to placebo

Also known as: MTS
Methylphenidate Transdermal SystemPlacebo patch

Eligibility Criteria

Age6 Years - 12 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Subject must have a primary diagnosis of ADHD
  • Subject must be adequately controlled on a stable dose of one of the following medications for a 30 day period: Ritalin LA(r), Concerta(r), or Metadate DC(r), not to exceed 54 mg per day
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative serum beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin pregnancy test

You may not qualify if:

  • A history of mental retardation that would indicate that the subject is not functioning at an age appropriate level intellectually
  • A recent history of suspected substance abuse or dependence disorder
  • Subject is taking Strattera
  • Clinical signs and symptoms of skin irritation or hyper/hypopigmentation at the potential application sites

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (18)

Meadowbrook Research, Inc.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Location

Psychiatric Centers at San Diego

San Marcos, California, United States

Location

Alpine Clinical Research Center

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Location

Miami Research Associates, Inc.

Miami, Florida, United States

Location

Capstone Clinical Research

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Location

Pedia Research, LLC

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

Location

ProMed Pediatrics

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Location

Children's Specialized Hospital

Toms River, New Jersey, United States

Location

North Carolina Neuropsychiatry PA

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Location

Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Location

IPS Research Company

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Location

Oregon Center for Clinical Investigations (OCCI, Inc.)

Portland, Oregon, United States

Location

CNS Research Institute

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Location

Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Location

Claghorn-Lesem Research Clinic

Bellaire, Texas, United States

Location

ADHD Clinic of San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Location

NeuroScience, Inc.

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Location

Monarch Medical Research

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Bukstein OG, Arnold LE, Landgraf JM, Hodgkins P. Does switching from oral extended-release methylphenidate to the methylphenidate transdermal system affect health-related quality-of-life and medication satisfaction for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health. 2009 Dec 10;3(1):39. doi: 10.1186/1753-2000-3-39.

  • Arnold LE, Bozzolo DR, Hodgkins P, McKay M, Beckett-Thurman L, Greenbaum M, Bukstein O, Patel A. Switching from oral extended-release methylphenidate to the methylphenidate transdermal system: continued attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptom control and tolerability after abrupt conversion. Curr Med Res Opin. 2010 Jan;26(1):129-37. doi: 10.1185/03007990903437412.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior DisordersNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 7, 2005

First Posted

September 9, 2005

Study Start

June 1, 2005

Primary Completion

July 1, 2006

Study Completion

July 1, 2006

Last Updated

July 9, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-07

Locations