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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
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Information provided by: | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00254462 |
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of atomoxetine in reducing the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in young children.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity |
Drug: Atomoxetine Drug: Placebo Behavioral: Parent Training |
Phase IV |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD in Young Children |
Estimated Enrollment: | 96 |
Study Start Date: | October 2005 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | February 2009 |
Primary Completion Date: | August 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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1: Experimental |
Drug: Atomoxetine
Participants will receive atomoxetine for 8 weeks.
Behavioral: Parent Training
All children will receive parent training for the duration of the study.
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2: Placebo Comparator |
Drug: Placebo
Participants will receive placebo for 8 weeks.
Behavioral: Parent Training
All children will receive parent training for the duration of the study.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders in children. Children with ADHD often have impaired functioning in home and school and usually experience difficulty relating to peers. If left untreated, the disorder can have long-term adverse effects into adolescence and adulthood. Atomoxetine is a selective noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor that is FDA-approved for the treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. Unlike most other medications for ADHD, atomoxetine is not a stimulant. Studies have shown that atomoxetine is effective in treating ADHD, but more information is needed on its effectiveness in young children. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of atomoxetine in reducing the symptoms of ADHD in young children.
Participants in this double-blind study will be randomly assigned to receive either atomoxetine or placebo for 8 weeks. In addition, all children will receive parent training for the duration of the study. For the first 5 weeks, participants will report to the study site weekly for assessments of ADHD symptoms. Study visits will occur every other week for the remainder of the study.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 5 Years to 6 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
United States, Nebraska | |
University of Nebraska Medical Center | |
Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68198 | |
United States, New York | |
New York State Psychiatric Institute | |
New York, New York, United States, 10032 | |
United States, North Carolina | |
Duke University Medical Center | |
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705 |
Principal Investigator: | Christopher J. Kratochvil, MD | University of Nebraska |
Responsible Party: | University of Nebraska Medical Center ( Christopher J. Kratochvil, MD ) |
Study ID Numbers: | K23 MH66127, DDTR BK-TKND |
Study First Received: | November 14, 2005 |
Last Updated: | August 28, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00254462 History of Changes |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
ADHD Atomoxetine |
Signs and Symptoms Neurotransmitter Agents Adrenergic Agents Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Mental Disorders Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood |
Atomoxetine Neurologic Manifestations Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Hyperkinesis Dyskinesias |
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors Neurotransmitter Agents Disease Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Adrenergic Agents Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors Physiological Effects of Drugs Nervous System Diseases Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Atomoxetine |
Dyskinesias Pharmacologic Actions Signs and Symptoms Pathologic Processes Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Mental Disorders Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood Hyperkinesis Neurologic Manifestations |