NCT02737033

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the use of Rhodiola rosea in the attention of adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Half of participants will receive Rhodiola rosea 800mg, while the other half will receive 800mg of placebo.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2016

Longer than P75 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 7, 2016

Completed
25 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2016

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 13, 2016

Completed
4.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

May 29, 2019

Status Verified

May 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

4.9 years

First QC Date

March 7, 2016

Last Update Submit

May 27, 2019

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Keywords

ADHDAdultsTreatmentRhodiola

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Stop Signal Task

    Change from baseline attention 4 hours after a single dose of Rhodiola 800mg or placebo

    Baseline and 4 hours

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) - Digit Span subtest

    Baseline and 4 hours

Study Arms (2)

Rhodiola

EXPERIMENTAL

Rhodiola rosea 800mg single dose

Drug: Rhodiola

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

placebo 800mg single dose

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

RhodiolaDRUG

Rhodiola rosea 800mg

Also known as: Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola
PlaceboDRUG

innocuous pill manufactured to mimic Rhodiola

Also known as: Placebo pill
Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Fulfillment of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for ADHD in Adults
  • Intelligence Quotient (IQ) above 70
  • Eligibility to Rhodiola rosea

You may not qualify if:

  • clinical contraindication to Rhodiola rosea
  • any unstable chronic illness without proper treatment (hypertension, heart, kidney or liver disease, etc)
  • any significant neurological disease (delirium, dementia, epilepsy, AIDS, head trauma, multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc)
  • unstable psychiatric comorbidities requiring immediate treatment (risk of suicide, current Substance Use Disorder, etc.)
  • pregnant, nursing or absence of reliable contraception
  • current use of nicotine (\<30 days)
  • use of anticoagulants
  • current use of any psychoactive drug (\<30 days)
  • prior use of stimulants
  • current or lifetime psychosis
  • current or lifetime bipolar disorder

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-903, Brazil

RECRUITING

Related Publications (12)

  • Seixas M, Weiss M, Muller U. Systematic review of national and international guidelines on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. J Psychopharmacol. 2012 Jun;26(6):753-65. doi: 10.1177/0269881111412095. Epub 2011 Sep 24.

    PMID: 21948938BACKGROUND

  • Meszaros A, Czobor P, Balint S, Komlosi S, Simon V, Bitter I. Pharmacotherapy of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a meta-analysis. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2009 Sep;12(8):1137-47. doi: 10.1017/S1461145709990198. Epub 2009 Jul 7.

    PMID: 19580697BACKGROUND

  • Iovieno N, Dalton ED, Fava M, Mischoulon D. Second-tier natural antidepressants: review and critique. J Affect Disord. 2011 May;130(3):343-57. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2010.06.010. Epub 2010 Jun 26.

    PMID: 20579741BACKGROUND

  • Panossian A, Wikman G, Sarris J. Rosenroot (Rhodiola rosea): traditional use, chemical composition, pharmacology and clinical efficacy. Phytomedicine. 2010 Jun;17(7):481-93. doi: 10.1016/j.phymed.2010.02.002. Epub 2010 Apr 7.

    PMID: 20378318BACKGROUND

  • Hung SK, Perry R, Ernst E. The effectiveness and efficacy of Rhodiola rosea L.: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Phytomedicine. 2011 Feb 15;18(4):235-44. doi: 10.1016/j.phymed.2010.08.014. Epub 2010 Oct 30.

    PMID: 21036578BACKGROUND

  • Darbinyan V, Kteyan A, Panossian A, Gabrielian E, Wikman G, Wagner H. Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue--a double blind cross-over study of a standardized extract SHR-5 with a repeated low-dose regimen on the mental performance of healthy physicians during night duty. Phytomedicine. 2000 Oct;7(5):365-71. doi: 10.1016/S0944-7113(00)80055-0.

    PMID: 11081987BACKGROUND

  • De Bock K, Eijnde BO, Ramaekers M, Hespel P. Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2004 Jun;14(3):298-307. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.14.3.298.

    PMID: 15256690BACKGROUND

  • Shevtsov VA, Zholus BI, Shervarly VI, Vol'skij VB, Korovin YP, Khristich MP, Roslyakova NA, Wikman G. A randomized trial of two different doses of a SHR-5 Rhodiola rosea extract versus placebo and control of capacity for mental work. Phytomedicine. 2003 Mar;10(2-3):95-105. doi: 10.1078/094471103321659780.

    PMID: 12725561BACKGROUND

  • Spasov AA, Wikman GK, Mandrikov VB, Mironova IA, Neumoin VV. A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of the stimulating and adaptogenic effect of Rhodiola rosea SHR-5 extract on the fatigue of students caused by stress during an examination period with a repeated low-dose regimen. Phytomedicine. 2000 Apr;7(2):85-9. doi: 10.1016/S0944-7113(00)80078-1.

    PMID: 10839209BACKGROUND

  • Olsson EM, von Scheele B, Panossian AG. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue. Planta Med. 2009 Feb;75(2):105-12. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1088346. Epub 2008 Nov 18.

    PMID: 19016404BACKGROUND

  • Logan GD, Cowan WB, Davis KA. On the ability to inhibit simple and choice reaction time responses: a model and a method. J Exp Psychol Hum Percept Perform. 1984 Apr;10(2):276-91. doi: 10.1037//0096-1523.10.2.276.

    PMID: 6232345BACKGROUND

  • Mackin RS, Horner MD. Relationship of the Wender Utah Rating Scale to objective measures of attention. Compr Psychiatry. 2005 Nov-Dec;46(6):468-71. doi: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2005.03.004.

    PMID: 16275215BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior DisordersNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Eugenio Grevet, PhD

    Hosptital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Eugenio Grevet, PhD

CONTACT

55 51 3359-8094ehgrevet@gmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 7, 2016

First Posted

April 13, 2016

Study Start

April 1, 2016

Primary Completion

March 1, 2021

Study Completion

March 1, 2021

Last Updated

May 29, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-05

Locations

BR(1)