Clinical Trial Results:
A randomized, rater-blinded cross-over multicenter study comparing the clinical efficacy of Ritalin® LA (methylphenidate) treatment (20 or 40 mg orally o.d.) in children with ADHD under different breakfast conditions over two weeks
Due to EudraCT system limitations, which EMA is aware of, results of crossover studies are not accurately represented in this record. Please go to https://www.novctrd.com/CtrdWeb/home.nov for complete trial results.
Summary
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EudraCT number |
2006-006441-14 |
Trial protocol |
DE |
Global end of trial date |
18 Dec 2007
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Results information
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Results version number |
v1(current) |
This version publication date |
07 Jul 2018
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First version publication date |
07 Jul 2018
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Other versions |
Trial Information
Subject Disposition
Baseline Characteristics
End Points
Adverse Events
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Baseline Characteristics
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Trial identification
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Sponsor protocol code |
CRIT124DDE04
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Additional study identifiers
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ISRCTN number |
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US NCT number |
NCT00428792 | ||
WHO universal trial number (UTN) |
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Sponsors
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Sponsor organisation name |
Novartis Pharma AG
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Sponsor organisation address |
CH-4002, Basel, Switzerland,
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Public contact |
Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, +41 613241111,
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Scientific contact |
Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, +41 613241111,
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Paediatric regulatory details
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Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP) |
No
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Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial? |
No
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Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial? |
Yes
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Results analysis stage
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Analysis stage |
Final
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Date of interim/final analysis |
18 Dec 2007
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Is this the analysis of the primary completion data? |
No
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Global end of trial reached? |
Yes
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Global end of trial date |
18 Dec 2007
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Was the trial ended prematurely? |
No
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General information about the trial
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Main objective of the trial |
The main objective of the trial was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a modified-release oral dosage of methylphenidate under nearly fasted conditions and standard breakfast conditions in children with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after treatment for one week assessed by weekly teacher-based ratings Fremdbeobachtungsbogen Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätssyndrom (FBB-ADHS) scale.
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Protection of trial subjects |
The study was in compliance with the ethical principles derived from the Declaration of Helsinki and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines. All the local regulatory requirements pertinent to safety of trial subjects were also followed during the conduct of the trial
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Background therapy |
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Evidence for comparator |
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Actual start date of recruitment |
20 Apr 2007
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Long term follow-up planned |
No
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Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement? |
No
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Population of trial subjects
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Number of subjects enrolled per country |
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Country: Number of subjects enrolled |
Germany: 150
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Worldwide total number of subjects |
150
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EEA total number of subjects |
150
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Number of subjects enrolled per age group |
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In utero |
0
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Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk |
0
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Newborns (0-27 days) |
0
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Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) |
0
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Children (2-11 years) |
131
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Adolescents (12-17 years) |
19
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Adults (18-64 years) |
0
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From 65 to 84 years |
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85 years and over |
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Recruitment
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Recruitment details |
The study was conducted at 13 centres in Germany. | ||||||||||||||||||
Pre-assignment
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Screening details |
A total of 159 subjects were screened, of which 150 were randomized to this cross-over study.Remaining 9 subjects were screen failures. | ||||||||||||||||||
Period 1
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Period 1 title |
First Intervention Period
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Is this the baseline period? |
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Allocation method |
Randomised - controlled
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Blinding used |
Double blind | ||||||||||||||||||
Roles blinded |
Subject, Investigator, Carer, Assessor | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinding implementation details |
The study was considered rater-blinded i.e. teachers and treating physicians. Primary evaluations were carried out by teachers who were blinded to the treatment arms. Individual sets of code-breaker scratch cards containing the actual treatment assignment were prepared for each container of medication and distributed to each investigator. The scratch cards were not to be opened unless an actual emergency occurred, and were returned to sponsor at end of study.
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Arms
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Are arms mutually exclusive |
Yes
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Arm title
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Methylphenidate+VLB then Methylphenidate+SB | ||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 1, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with very light breakfast (VLB) of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with standard breakfast (SB) of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week. | ||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Experimental | ||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Methylphenidate
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Investigational medicinal product code |
RIT124
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Capsule
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
Methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg) was administered with VLB or SB once daily for a week.
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Arm title
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Methylphenidate+SB then Methylphenidate+VLB | ||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with SB of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with VLB of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week. | ||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Active comparator | ||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Methylphenidate
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Investigational medicinal product code |
RIT124
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Other name |
Ritalin LA
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Capsule
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
Methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg) was administered with SB or VLB once daily for a week.
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Period 2
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Period 2 title |
Second Intervention Period
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Is this the baseline period? |
No | ||||||||||||||||||
Allocation method |
Randomised - controlled
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Blinding used |
Double blind | ||||||||||||||||||
Roles blinded |
Investigator, Assessor, Subject | ||||||||||||||||||
Blinding implementation details |
The study was rater-blinded i.e. teachers and treating physicians. Primary evaluations were carried out by teachers who were blinded to the treatment arms. Individual sets of code-breaker scratch cards containing the actual treatment assignment were prepared for each container of medication and distributed to each investigator. The scratch cards were not to be opened unless an actual emergency occurred, and were returned to sponsor at end of study.
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Arms
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Are arms mutually exclusive |
Yes
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Arm title
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Methylphenidate+VLB then Methylphenidate+SB | ||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 1, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with VLB of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with SB of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week. | ||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Experimental | ||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Methylphenidate
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Investigational medicinal product code |
RIT124
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Capsule
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
Methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg) was administered with VLB or SB once daily for a week.
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Arm title
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Methylphenidate+SB then Methylphenidate+VLB | ||||||||||||||||||
Arm description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with SB of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with VLB of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week. | ||||||||||||||||||
Arm type |
Active comparator | ||||||||||||||||||
Investigational medicinal product name |
Methylphenidate
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Investigational medicinal product code |
RIT124
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Other name |
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Pharmaceutical forms |
Capsule
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Routes of administration |
Oral use
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Dosage and administration details |
Methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg) was administered with SB or VLB once daily for a week.
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Baseline characteristics reporting groups
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Reporting group title |
Methylphenidate+VLB then Methylphenidate+SB
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Reporting group description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 1, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with very light breakfast (VLB) of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with standard breakfast (SB) of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reporting group title |
Methylphenidate+SB then Methylphenidate+VLB
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Reporting group description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with SB of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with VLB of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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End points reporting groups
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Reporting group title |
Methylphenidate+VLB then Methylphenidate+SB
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Reporting group description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 1, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with very light breakfast (VLB) of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with standard breakfast (SB) of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week. | ||
Reporting group title |
Methylphenidate+SB then Methylphenidate+VLB
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Reporting group description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with SB of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with VLB of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week. | ||
Reporting group title |
Methylphenidate+VLB then Methylphenidate+SB
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Reporting group description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 1, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with VLB of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with SB of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week. | ||
Reporting group title |
Methylphenidate+SB then Methylphenidate+VLB
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Reporting group description |
All subjects who were randomized to treatment sequence 2, subjects received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) with SB of 450 -600 calories once daily for a week in treatment period 1. In treatment period 2, received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg depending on their previous treatment) along with VLB of 150 -180 calories once daily for a week. | ||
Subject analysis set title |
Methylphenidate + SB
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Subject analysis set type |
Intention-to-treat | ||
Subject analysis set description |
All subjects who received methylphenidate along with SB of 450-600 calories once daily for two weeks in this cross-over study.
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Subject analysis set title |
Methylphenidate + VLB
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Subject analysis set type |
Intention-to-treat | ||
Subject analysis set description |
All subjects who received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg) with VLB of 150-180 calories once daily for two weeks in this cross-over study.
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End point title |
Fremdbeurteilungsbogen for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (FBB-ADHS) rating total score in Intent to Treat population | ||||||||||||
End point description |
The FBB-ADHS was a 20-item rating scale, where each item described a typical ADHD symptoms. The 20 items were divided into 3 subscales: attention deficit (9 items), hyperactivity (7 items), and impulsiveness (4 items). Each item was rated on a scale of 0 up to 3 (0: not at all, 3: very much). A total score was calculated by averaging out the scores of 20 items and ranged from 0 to 3. A higher score signifies more severe symptoms of ADHD. The analysis was performed in Intention to treat population, defined as all randomized subjects with at least one post-baseline measurement of the primary endpoint in both study periods.
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End point type |
Primary
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End point timeframe |
Day 8, Day 15
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Notes [1] - Intent to treat population [2] - Intent to treat population |
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Statistical analysis title |
Test for non-inferiority | ||||||||||||
Comparison groups |
Methylphenidate + VLB v Methylphenidate + SB
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Number of subjects included in analysis |
288
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Analysis specification |
Pre-specified
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Analysis type |
non-inferiority | ||||||||||||
P-value |
< 0.0001 [3] | ||||||||||||
Method |
ANCOVA | ||||||||||||
Confidence interval |
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95% | ||||||||||||
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2-sided
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lower limit |
-0.11 | ||||||||||||
upper limit |
0.02 | ||||||||||||
Notes [3] - [4] - 1-sided p-value of the test for non-inferiority (Δ=0.3 points) |
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End point title |
FBB-ADHS teacher-rated attention deficit subscale score | ||||||||||||
End point description |
The FBB-ADHS was a 20-item rating scale, where each item described a typical ADHD symptom. Teacher rated 9 items of the attention deficit subscale of FBB-ADHS on a scale of 0 up to3 (0: not at all to 3: very much). A total score was calculated by averaging out the scores of 9 items and ranged from 0 to 3. A higher score signifies more severe symptoms of ADHD. The analysis was performed in ITT population.
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End point type |
Secondary
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End point timeframe |
Day 8, Day 15
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No statistical analyses for this end point |
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End point title |
FBB-ADHS teacher-rated hyperactivity subscale score | ||||||||||||
End point description |
The FBB-ADHS was a 20-item rating scale, where each item described a typical ADHD symptom. Teacher rated 7 items of the hyperactivity subscale of FBB-ADHS on a scale of 0 up to 3 (0: not at all to 3: very much). A total score was calculated by averaging out the scores of 7 items and ranged from 0 to 3. A higher score signifies more severe symptoms of ADHD. The analysis was performed in ITT population.
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End point type |
Secondary
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End point timeframe |
Day 8, Day 15
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No statistical analyses for this end point |
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End point title |
FBB-ADHS teacher-rated impulsiveness subscale score | ||||||||||||
End point description |
The FBB-ADHS was a 20-item rating scale, where each item described a typical ADHD symptom. Teacher rated 4 items of the impulsiveness subscale of FBB-ADHS on a scale of 0 up to 3 (0: not at all to 3: very much). A total score was calculated by averaging out the scores of 4 items and ranged from 0 to 3. A higher score signifies more severe symptoms of ADHD. The analysis was performed in ITT population.
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End point type |
Secondary
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End point timeframe |
Day 8, Day 15
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No statistical analyses for this end point |
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End point title |
FBB-ADHS parent-rated total score | ||||||||||||
End point description |
The FBB-ADHS was a 20-item rating scale, where each item described a typical ADHD symptom. The 20 items were divided into 3 subscales: attention deficit (9 items), hyperactivity (7 items), and impulsiveness (4 items). Each item was rated on a scale of 0 up to 3 (0: not at all, 3: very much). A total score was calculated by averaging out the scores of 20 items and ranged from 0 to 3. A higher score signifies more severe symptoms of ADHD. The analysis was performed in ITT population.
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End point type |
Secondary
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End point timeframe |
Day 8, Day 15
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No statistical analyses for this end point |
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End point title |
Math test objective rating score | ||||||||||||||||||
End point description |
A standardized 10-Minute Math Test, consisting of math problems presented in ascending order of difficulty (requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations respectively) was provided to the subjects. Test difficulty was altered for subjects at different skill levels and ages. The number of problems attempted and the number of problems correctly answered were generated as objective measures related to academic productivity. The test was carried out under supervision of a trained teacher. The analysis was performed in ITT population.
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End point type |
Secondary
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End point timeframe |
Day 1, Day 8, Day 15
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No statistical analyses for this end point |
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End point title |
Clinical global impression severity (CGI-S) physician-rated score | ||||||||||||
End point description |
The CGI scale was utilized to assess the global severity of illness (CGI-S). The physician provided rating based on one question: “Considering your total clinical experience with this particular population, how mentally ill is the patient at this time?” Ratings were on a 7-point scale: 1=normal, not at all ill; 2=borderline mentally ill; 3=mildly ill; 4=moderately ill; 5=markedly ill; 6=severely ill; 7=among the most extremely ill subjects. The rating was based upon the average observed and reported symptoms, behavior, and function in the past 7 days. The analysis was performed in ITT population.
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End point type |
Secondary
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End point timeframe |
Day 8, Day 15
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No statistical analyses for this end point |
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End point title |
Clinical global impression improvement (CGI-I) physician-rated score | ||||||||||||
End point description |
The CGI-I scale was utilized to assess improvement (change in state) of illness. The rating was based on the investigator answering one question: “Compared to the patient’s condition prior to medication, this patient’s condition is: 1=very much improved since the initiation of treatment; 2=much improved; 3=minimally improved; 4=no change from baseline (the initiation of treatment); 5=minimally worse; 6= much worse; 7=very much worse since the initiation of treatment.” The investigator compared the patient’s overall clinical condition to week just prior to the initiation of medication. The analysis was performed in ITT population.
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End point type |
Secondary
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End point timeframe |
Day 8, Day 15
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No statistical analyses for this end point |
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Adverse events information
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Timeframe for reporting adverse events |
Adverse Events are collected from First Patient First Visit (FPFV) until Last Patient Last Visit (LPLV). All Adverse events are reported in this record from First Patient First Treatment until Last Patient Last Visit.
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Assessment type |
Systematic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
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Dictionary name |
MedDRA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dictionary version |
11.1
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Reporting groups
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Reporting group title |
Total
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Reporting group description |
All subjects who received methylphenidate along with breakfast once daily for two weeks in this cross-over study. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reporting group title |
Methylphenidate + SB
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Reporting group description |
All subjects who received methylphenidate along with SB of 450-600 calories once daily for two weeks in this cross-over study. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reporting group title |
Methylphenidate + VLB
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Reporting group description |
All subjects who received methylphenidate (20 mg or 40 mg) with VLB of 150-180 calories once daily for two weeks in this cross-over study. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Substantial protocol amendments (globally) |
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Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes | |||
Date |
Amendment |
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05 May 2007 |
1. The study completion visits for the different extension phases were harmonized.
2. The definition of the per-protocol population was modified by adding the breakfast compliance for inclusion in the per-protocol analysis. |
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Interruptions (globally) |
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Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No | |||
Limitations and caveats |
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Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data. | |||
Due to EudraCT system limitations, which EMA is aware of, results of crossover studies are not accurately represented in this record. Please go to https://www.novctrd.com/CtrdWeb/home.nov for complete trial results. |