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Attention Deficit Disorder With HyperactivityNCT00050622

Behavioral Treatment, Drug Treatment, and Combined Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A study testing Methylphenidate 0.15 mg/kg, Low-Intensity BMOD and Methylphenidate 0.3 mg/kg in people with Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, run by Florida International University at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of behavioral treatment, drug treatment, and combined treatment for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This study will also examine the interactions between different levels of behavioral and drug treatments. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 5 to 12 years
What is being tested?
Methylphenidate 0.15 mg/kg, Low-Intensity BMOD and Methylphenidate 0.3 mg/kg
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
154 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Sep 2001to Jun 2005
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 5 to 12 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • IQ >= 80

Who cannot join

  • History of seizures or other neurological problems
  • Medical history that would involve considerable risk in taking stimulant medication
  • History or concurrent diagnosis of any of the following disorders: pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, sexual disorder, organic mental disorder, or eating disorder

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Center for Children and Families, University at Buffalo

    Buffalo, New York, 14214

  • Florida International University Center for Children and Families

    Miami, Florida, 33199

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About this study

Official title: ADHD Treatment: Comparative and Combined Dosage Effects

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of behavioral treatment, drug treatment, and combined treatment for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This study will also examine the interactions between different levels of behavioral and drug treatments.

Read the detailed description

Participants attend a summer treatment program each Monday-Friday for 9 weeks. They participate in group recreational and classroom activities, with 12 children and 5 staff per group. Three behavioral conditions (no behavioral modification, low-intensity behavioral modification, and high-intensity behavioral modification) are delivered in random order, with each condition lasting 3 weeks. Along with the behavioral treatment conditions, children receive 1 of 4 medication doses (placebo, 0.15 mg/kg methylphenidate, 0.3 mg/kg methylphenidate, or 0.6 mg/kg methylphenidate) in random order, with each dose varied daily and repeated 3 or 4 times within each behavioral treatment condition.

Measures include frequency counts of positive and negative behaviors, academic productivity and accuracy in the classroom, and counselor, parent, and teacher ratings of benefits and side effects. Parents attend training sessions and implement behavioral programs at home.

Being tested
Methylphenidate 0.15 mg/kg, Low-Intensity BMOD, Methylphenidate 0.3 mg/kg, Placebo, Methylphenidate 0.6 mg/kg
Medical subject headings
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Methylphenidate 0.15 mg/kgDrug

    0.15 m/kg/dose immediate-release methylphenidate

  • Low-Intensity BMODBehavioural

    Lower-intensity behavioral treatment package.

  • Methylphenidate 0.3 mg/kgDrug

    0.3 mg/kg/dose immediate-release methylphenidate

  • PlaceboDrug

  • Methylphenidate 0.6 mg/kgDrug

    0.3 mg/kg/dose immediate-release methylphenidate

  • High Intensity BMODBehavioural

    Comprehensive high-intensity Summer Treatment Program (STP)

Study groups in NCT00050622
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
No TreatmentPlacebo comparatorNo Medication, No Behavior Modification (BMOD)
Receives: Drug: Placebo
Low Dose Medication OnlyActive comparator0.15 mg/kg methylphenidate (MPH), No BMOD
Receives: Drug: Methylphenidate 0.15 mg/kg
Medium Dose Medication OnlyActive comparator0.3 mg/kg MPH, No BMOD
Receives: Drug: Methylphenidate 0.3 mg/kg
Higher Dose Medication OnlyActive comparator0.6 mg/kg MPH, No BMOD
Receives: Drug: Methylphenidate 0.6 mg/kg
Low Intensity BMOD OnlyActive comparatorPlacebo, Low Intensity BMOD
Receives: Behavioral: Low-Intensity BMOD; Drug: Placebo
Low Intensity BMOD + Low Dose MedicationActive comparator0.15 mg/kg MPH, Low Intensity BMOD
Receives: Drug: Methylphenidate 0.15 mg/kg; Behavioral: Low-Intensity BMOD
Low Intensity BMOD + Medium Dose MedicationActive comparator0.3 mg/kg MPH, Low Intensity BMOD
Receives: Behavioral: Low-Intensity BMOD; Drug: Methylphenidate 0.3 mg/kg
Low Intensity BMOD + Higher Dose MedicationActive comparator0.6 mg/kg MPH, Low Intensity BMOD
Receives: Behavioral: Low-Intensity BMOD; Drug: Methylphenidate 0.6 mg/kg
High Intensity BMOD OnlyActive comparatorPlacebo, High Intensity BMOD
Receives: Behavioral: High Intensity BMOD
High Intensity BMOD + Low Dose MedicationActive comparator0.15 mg/kg MPH, High Intensity BMOD
Receives: Drug: Methylphenidate 0.15 mg/kg; Behavioral: High Intensity BMOD
High Intensity BMOD + Medium Dose MedicationActive comparator0.3 mg/kg MPH, High Intensity BMOD
Receives: Drug: Methylphenidate 0.3 mg/kg; Behavioral: High Intensity BMOD
High Intensity BMOD + Higher Dose MedicationActive comparator0.6 mg/kg MPH, High Intensity BMOD
Receives: Drug: Methylphenidate 0.6 mg/kg; Behavioral: High Intensity BMOD

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Social Behavior-Negative Verbalizations

    Sum of daily frequency of Verbal Abuse toward staff members, Teasing toward peers, and Cursing/Swearing as defined by a behavioral point system that doubles as an objective measure of children's behavior. All instances of these behaviors were reported and noted as they occur throughout daily activities.

    Measured: Daily for 45 days

  2. Classroom Behavior

    Daily records of percentage of assigned problems completed by children in a 60-minute classroom period.

    Measured: Daily for 45 days

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Treatment Satisfaction

    Parent rating of treatment satisfaction with medication, behavioral treatment, and their combination,on a scale of 1 (bad) to 7 (good).

    Measured: End of Treatment

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Dec 2002 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2001
  3. Primary completionAug 2004
  4. Study completionJun 2005

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
154 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00050622
Sponsor's protocol ID
R01MH062946
Other IDs
R01MH062946, DSIR CT-CT
Status last verified
Aug 2016
First submitted
16 Dec 2002
Last updated
30 Sep 2016
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Yes

Publications

  • Fabiano, G.A., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A., Coles, E.K., Walker, K.S., Arnold, F., Burrows-MacLean, L., Massetti, G.M., & Hoffman, M.T. (2007). The single and combined effects of multiple intensities of behavior modification and multiple intensities of methylphenidate in a classroom setting. School Psychology Review, 36(2), 195-216.

  • Pelham WE, Burrows-MacLean L, Gnagy EM, Fabiano GA, Coles EK, Wymbs BT, Chacko A, Walker KS, Wymbs F, Garefino A, Hoffman MT, Waxmonsky JG, Waschbusch DA. A dose-ranging study of behavioral and pharmacological treatment in social settings for children with ADHD. J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2014 Aug;42(6):1019-31. doi: 10.1007/s10802-013-9843-8.

    PubMed 24429997

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Methylphenidate 0.15 mg/kg, Low-Intensity BMOD and Methylphenidate 0.3 mg/kg in people with Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, run by Florida International University at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Sep 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 30 Sep 2016). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Social Behavior-Negative Verbalizations (time frame: Daily for 45 days). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00050622, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Sep 2016.

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