NCT02139111

Brief Summary

The purpose of this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel group study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of PRC-063 in adolescents with ADHD.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
360

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2014

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
2 countries

43 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

April 1, 2014

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 12, 2014

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 15, 2014

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2015

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

July 8, 2015

Status Verified

July 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

May 12, 2014

Last Update Submit

July 7, 2015

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from Baseline in Clinician-administered ADHD-5-Rating Scale

    Baseline week 2, weeks 3-6

Study Arms (5)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo Arm

Drug: Placebo

PRC-063 25 mg and Placebo

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

PRC-063 25 mg and placebo capsule by mouth once daily

Drug: PlaceboDrug: PRC-063 25 mg

PRC-063 45 mg and Placebo

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

PRC-063 45 mg and placebo capsule by mouth once daily

Drug: PlaceboDrug: PRC-063 45 mg

PRC-063 70 mg and Placebo

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

PRC-063 70 mg and placebo capsule by mouth once daily

Drug: PlaceboDrug: PRC-063 70 mg

PRC-063 85 mg and Placebo

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

PRC-063 85 mg and placebo capsule by mouth once daily

Drug: PlaceboDrug: PRC-063 85 mg

Interventions

Oral placebo capsule

Also known as: Placebo capsule
PRC-063 25 mg and PlaceboPRC-063 45 mg and PlaceboPRC-063 70 mg and PlaceboPRC-063 85 mg and PlaceboPlacebo

Oral 25 mg capsule - active

Also known as: 25 mg capsule
PRC-063 25 mg and Placebo

Oral 45 mg capsule - active

Also known as: 45 mg capsule
PRC-063 45 mg and Placebo

Oral 70 mg capsule - active

Also known as: 70 mg capsule
PRC-063 70 mg and Placebo

Oral 85 mg capsule - active

Also known as: 85 mg capsule
PRC-063 85 mg and Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age12 Years - 17 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Must be male or non-pregnant female at least 12 years of age and less than 18 years of age.
  • Must have an ADHD diagnosis, in attentive, hyperactive/impulsive or combined, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) based on clinician assessment using multiple informants and a structured interview.
  • Female subjects must be one of the following: a. surgically sterile prior to screening; b. if of childbearing potential, abstinent or willing to use a reliable method of contraception, such as oral contraceptive, two barrier methods, a barrier method plus a spermicidal agent.
  • Female subjects of Child-Bearing Potential (FOCP) must be a negative serum β-hCG pregnancy test at screening.
  • Must have a minimum level of intellectual functioning, as determined by an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) score of 80 or above based on the WASI or the KBIT.
  • Mentally and physically competent to sign an informed assent document, in the case of the subject, and an informed consent document, in the case of the parent/guardian, indicating that they understand the purpose of and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study.
  • Able and willing to comply with the study procedures for the entire length of the study, including a successful swallow test of an empty 85 mg capsule.
  • Total score of 24 or greater on the clinician-rated ADHA-5-RS, as assessed at Visit 2

You may not qualify if:

  • Having an allergy to methylphenidate or amphetamines or a history of serious adverse reactions to methylphenidate.
  • Known to be non-responsive to methylphenidate treatment. Non-response is defined as methylphenidate use at various doses for a phase of at least four weeks at each dose with little or no clinical benefit.
  • Being diagnosed with or having a history of strokes, epilepsy, migraine headaches (greater than 1 instance every two months), glaucoma, thyrotoxicosis, tachyarrhythmias or severe angina pectoris or have serious or unstable medical illness. Subjects with controlled or stable asthma or diabetes will be permitted.
  • Elevated blood pressure, defined as any values above 89 diastolic or 139 systolic, as assessed at Visit 1.
  • Clinically significant ECG abnormalities, as assessed at Visit 1.
  • Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities, as assessed at Visit 1.
  • Currently receiving guanethidine, pressor agents, MAO inhibitors, coumarin anticoagulants, anticonvulsants (e.g., phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), phenylbutazone, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., imipramine, desipramine), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or herbal remedies (unless on a stable dose for 4 weeks).
  • Subject has known history of symptomatic cardiovascular disease, advanced arteriosclerosis, structural cardiac abnormality, cardiomyopathy, serious heart rhythm abnormalities, coronary heart disease, transient ischemic attack or stroke or other serious cardiac problems that may place the subject at increased vulnerability to the sympathomimetic effects of a stimulant drug.
  • Subject has a known family history of sudden cardiac death or ventricular arrhythmia.
  • Subjects who are currently considered a suicide risk by the investigator.
  • Having a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, primary affective disorder, schizotypal personality, major depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality or another unstable psychiatric condition requiring treatment, as assessed by the structured interview conducted at Visit 1.
  • Having a history or suspected physiological dependence (excluding nicotine) on narcotic analgesics or other psychoactive drugs (including barbiturates, opiates, cocaine, cannabinoids, amphetamines and benzodiazepines).
  • Excessive consumption of alcohol (consumes alcohol in quantities greater than 15 drinks per week; 1 drink is defined as 360 mL/12 oz. of beer, 120 mL/4 oz. of wine, or 30 mL/1 oz. of hard liquor), or history (within previous 6 months) of alcohol abuse.
  • Currently (or within 30 days before the planned start of treatment) receiving an investigational drug or using an experimental medical device.
  • Homeless.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (43)

UCLA

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

Synergy Clinical Research

National City, California, 91950, United States

Location

Newport Beach Clinical Research Associates, Inc.

Newport Beach, California, 92663, United States

Location

Orange County Neuro Phychiatry Research Centre

Orange, California, 92868, United States

Location

Florida Clinical Research Center

Bradenton, Florida, 34201, United States

Location

Sarkis Clinical Research

Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States

Location

Sarkis Clinical Trials

Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States

Location

CNS Healthcare Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States

Location

Florida Clinical Research Center

Maitlin, Florida, 32751, United States

Location

Clinical Neuroscience Solutions

Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States

Location

Miami Research Associates

South Miami, Florida, 33143, United States

Location

Stedman Clinical Trials

Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States

Location

Advanced Clinical Research

Boise, Idaho, 83642, United States

Location

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

Location

Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Inc.

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128, United States

Location

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

Location

Wake Research Associates

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States

Location

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

Location

IPS Research Company

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73103, United States

Location

Clinical Neuroscience Solutions Inc.

Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

Location

FutureSearch Clinical Trials, L.P.

Austin, Texas, 78731, United States

Location

FutureSearch Trials of Dallas, L.P.

Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

Location

Bayou City Research Ltd

Houston, Texas, 77007, United States

Location

Red Oak Psychiatry Associates

Houston, Texas, 77090, United States

Location

Houston Clinical Trials

Houston, Texas, 77098, United States

Location

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

Location

Ericksen Research

Clinton, Utah, 84015, United States

Location

Physiciatric and Behavioral Solutions

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84105, United States

Location

NeuroScience

Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States

Location

Northwest Clinical Research Center

Friday Harbor, Washington, 98007, United States

Location

Eastside Therapeutic Resource

Kirkland, Washington, 98033, United States

Location

Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education

Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada

Location

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada

Location

Chokka Center for Integrative Health

Edmonton, Alberta, T6L 6W6, Canada

Location

Dr. Margaret Weiss

Vancouver, British Columbia, V7V 3R8, Canada

Location

Atlantic ADHD Centre

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 1H6, Canada

Location

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Location

Doctors Jackiewicz Professional Medical Corporation

Niagra Falls, Ontario, L2E 6A4, Canada

Location

Dr. Judy van Stralen

Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1W2, Canada

Location

Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, Rehabilitation and Treatment (START) in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Clinic

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1N8, Canada

Location

The Kids Clinic

Whitby, Ontario, L1N 2L1, Canada

Location

McGill University Health Centre

Montreal, Quebec, H3Z 1P2, Canada

Location

Royal University Hospital Saskatoon

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N OW8, Canada

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Storebo OJ, Storm MRO, Pereira Ribeiro J, Skoog M, Groth C, Callesen HE, Schaug JP, Darling P, Huus CL, Zwi M, Kirubakaran R, Simonsen E, Gluud C. Methylphenidate for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Dec 4;12(12):CD009885. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009885.pub4.

  • Storebo OJ, Storm MRO, Pereira Ribeiro J, Skoog M, Groth C, Callesen HE, Schaug JP, Darling Rasmussen P, Huus CL, Zwi M, Kirubakaran R, Simonsen E, Gluud C. Methylphenidate for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Mar 27;3(3):CD009885. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009885.pub3.

  • Weiss MD, Surman C, Khullar A, Owens J, He E, Cataldo M, Donnelly G. Effect of a Multilayer, Extended-Release Methylphenidate Formulation (PRC-063) on Sleep in Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Fixed-Dose, Placebo-Controlled Trial Followed by a 6-Month Open-Label Follow-Up. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2021 Nov;31(9):623-630. doi: 10.1089/cap.2021.0087. Epub 2021 Oct 28.

  • Weiss MD, Cutler AJ, Kollins SH, Donnelly GAE. Efficacy and Safety of a Long-Acting Multilayer-Release Methylphenidate Formulation (PRC-063) in the Treatment of Adolescent Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial with a 6-Month Open-Label Extension. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2021 Nov;31(9):610-622. doi: 10.1089/cap.2021.0034. Epub 2021 Oct 8.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior DisordersNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Joseph Reiz

    Purdue Pharma LP

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 12, 2014

First Posted

May 15, 2014

Study Start

April 1, 2014

Primary Completion

March 1, 2015

Study Completion

May 1, 2015

Last Updated

July 8, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-07

Locations