NCT00218322

Brief Summary

Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often develop substance use disorders (SUD). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of atomoxetine in treating adolescents dually diagnosed with ADHD and SUD.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
108

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2004

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2004

Completed
1 year until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 16, 2005

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 22, 2005

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2006

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

November 7, 2012

Status Verified

November 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

September 16, 2005

Last Update Submit

November 6, 2012

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Symptoms of ADHD and SUD (measured at Week 12)

    12 Weeks (LOCF)

Study Arms (2)

1

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Treatment with placebo or atomoxetine for 12 weeks.

Drug: Placebo

2

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Atomoxetine hydrochloride

Interventions

Atomoxetine up to maximum dose of 40 to 100mg/day in daily dosing based on body weight up to 12 weeks of the study.

2

Placebo up to maximum dose of 40 to 100mg/day in daily dosing based on body weight up to 12 weeks of the study.

1

Eligibility Criteria

Age15 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • DSM-IV diagnosis of ADHD
  • Current or recent (within the three months prior to study entry) SUD, including marijuana and alcohol abuse
  • ADHD CGI-S score of greater to or equal to 4

You may not qualify if:

  • Any Unstable medical condition
  • Recent history of intravenous drug use or cocaine dependence
  • Currently abusing ecstasy, cocaine, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, methamphetamine, amphetamine, opioids, phencyclidine, or benzodiazepine
  • Mental retardation or organic brain syndrome
  • Currently psychotic or history of bipolar disorder
  • Currently taking any psychotropic or anti-substance abuse disorder medications
  • Current DSM-IV diagnosis of major depression, depressive disorder, or anorexia
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivitySubstance-Related Disorders

Interventions

Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior DisordersNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental DisordersChemically-Induced Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PropylaminesAminesOrganic Chemicals

Study Officials

  • Timothy E. Wilens

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 16, 2005

First Posted

September 22, 2005

Study Start

September 1, 2004

Primary Completion

March 1, 2006

Study Completion

April 1, 2006

Last Updated

November 7, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-11

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