Concerta and Strattera on the Executive Function in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Children

NCT01065259 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 262

Last updated 2011-07-22

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Summary

The objective of this study is to compare the effect of Concerta (Osmotic Release Oral System Extended Release Methylphenidate HCL, OROS MPH) and Strattera (Atomoxetine) on the laboratory and ecological executive function in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Conditions

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Interventions

DRUG

OROS MPH

The dosage began with 18mg Qd. It can be increased with 18mg every week until an optimal response achieved. The maximum dosage was no more than 54mg/d. The optimal dosage will maintain for 4 to 6 weeks

DRUG

Atomoxetine

The dosage begins with 0.5mg/kg.d. It can increased to 0.8mg/kg.d at the second week, 1.2mg/kg.d at the third week, and 1.4mg/kg.d at the 5th week according to the patients response. The optimal dosage will maintain for 4 to 6 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Peking University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yufeng Wang, M.D. PH.D. · Peking University Institute of Mental Health

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-04-30
Primary Completion
2010-12-31
Completion
2010-12-31

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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