NCT00483106

Brief Summary

Attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very common behavioral problem during childhood. It is estimated that up to 80% of this disorder could be related to genetic factors. The most common treatment for ADHD is psychostimulants. In this study, the researchers investigate the effect of genetic variants in increasing the risk for behaviours pertinent to ADHD or in modulating the response of these behaviours to methylphenidate. Response to methylphenidate is evaluated through a double blind placebo controlled one week study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
885

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 1999

Longer than P75 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 1999

Completed
7.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 4, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 6, 2007

Completed
12.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 31, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 31, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

March 16, 2021

Status Verified

March 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

20.4 years

First QC Date

June 4, 2007

Last Update Submit

March 11, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderGeneticsPharmacogenetics

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Conners' Global Index - Parent Version (CGI-P)

    10-item standardized scale evaluating ADHD symptoms; filled by parents.

    Once weekly during the medication trial

  • Conner's Global Index - Teacher Version (CGI-T)

    10-item standardized scale evaluating ADHD symptoms; filled by teachers.

    Once weekly during the medication trial

Study Arms (2)

Ritalin

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Drug: Ritalin

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: Placebo

Interventions

0.25 mg/kg bid, orally for 7 consecutive days

Ritalin

taken orally twice a day for 7 consecutive days

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • ADHD

You may not qualify if:

  • Psychosis
  • Tourette syndrome
  • Intelligence quotient (IQ) \< 70
  • Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Montreal, Quebec, H4H 1R3, Canada

Location

Related Publications (8)

  • Fageera W, Chaumette B, Fortier ME, Grizenko N, Labbe A, Sengupta SM, Joober R. Association between COMT methylation and response to treatment in children with ADHD. J Psychiatr Res. 2021 Mar;135:86-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.01.008. Epub 2021 Jan 7.

  • Naumova D, Grizenko N, Sengupta SM, Joober R. DRD4 exon 3 genotype and ADHD: Randomised pharmacodynamic investigation of treatment response to methylphenidate. World J Biol Psychiatry. 2019 Jul;20(6):486-495. doi: 10.1080/15622975.2017.1410221. Epub 2017 Dec 15.

  • Fageera W, Traicu A, Sengupta SM, Fortier ME, Choudhry Z, Labbe A, Grizenko N, Joober R. Placebo response and its determinants in children with ADHD across multiple observers and settings: A randomized clinical trial. Int J Methods Psychiatr Res. 2018 Mar;27(1):e1572. doi: 10.1002/mpr.1572. Epub 2017 Jun 30.

  • Grizenko N, Cai E, Jolicoeur C, Ter-Stepanian M, Joober R. Effects of methylphenidate on acute math performance in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Can J Psychiatry. 2013 Nov;58(11):632-9. doi: 10.1177/070674371305801109.

  • Thakur GA, Sengupta SM, Grizenko N, Choudhry Z, Joober R. Comprehensive phenotype/genotype analyses of the norepinephrine transporter gene (SLC6A2) in ADHD: relation to maternal smoking during pregnancy. PLoS One. 2012;7(11):e49616. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0049616. Epub 2012 Nov 20.

  • Thakur GA, Sengupta SM, Grizenko N, Choudhry Z, Joober R. Family-based association study of ADHD and genes increasing the risk for smoking behaviours. Arch Dis Child. 2012 Dec;97(12):1027-33. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2012-301882. Epub 2012 Oct 29.

  • Thakur GA, Grizenko N, Sengupta SM, Schmitz N, Joober R. The 5-HTTLPR polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene and short term behavioral response to methylphenidate in children with ADHD. BMC Psychiatry. 2010 Jun 22;10:50. doi: 10.1186/1471-244X-10-50.

  • Ter-Stepanian M, Grizenko N, Zappitelli M, Joober R. Clinical response to methylphenidate in children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Can J Psychiatry. 2010 May;55(5):305-12. doi: 10.1177/070674371005500506.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Interventions

Methylphenidate

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior DisordersNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PhenylacetatesAcids, CarbocyclicCarboxylic AcidsOrganic ChemicalsPiperidinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Ridha Joober, MD, PhD

    Douglas Mental Health University Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Natalie Grizenko, MD, FRCPC

    Douglas Mental Health University Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Md, PhD.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 4, 2007

First Posted

June 6, 2007

Study Start

November 1, 1999

Primary Completion

March 31, 2020

Study Completion

March 31, 2020

Last Updated

March 16, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-03

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