Trial Outcomes & Findings for 12 Month Open Extension of TNS for ADHD. (NCT NCT03888391)

NCT ID: NCT03888391

Last Updated: 2019-05-29

Results Overview

A dimensional rating of ADHD symptoms, with scores ranging from 0 to 54, with higher scores signifying worse severity.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

18 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Results posted on

2019-05-29

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Active TNS
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
Overall Study
STARTED
18
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
15

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Active TNS
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
15

Baseline Characteristics

12 Month Open Extension of TNS for ADHD.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Active TNS
n=18 Participants
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial. Active TNS:
Age, Continuous
10.41 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.32 • n=39 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=39 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=39 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=39 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
15 Participants
n=39 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
12 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
2 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
18 participants
n=39 Participants
ADHD-Rating Scale Total Score
16.56 score on a scale.
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.72 • n=39 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S)
1 (Normal, not at all ill)
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S)
2 (Borderline ill)
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S)
3 (Mildly ill)
2 Participants
n=39 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S)
4 (Moderately ill)
8 Participants
n=39 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S)
5 (Markedly ill)
8 Participants
n=39 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S)
6 (Severely ill)
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S)
7 (Among the most extremely ill)
0 Participants
n=39 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Population: Participants lost to follow up over time.

A dimensional rating of ADHD symptoms, with scores ranging from 0 to 54, with higher scores signifying worse severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active TNS
n=18 Participants
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
ADHD-IV Rating Scale (ADHD-RS)
Baseline
19.06 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.78
ADHD-IV Rating Scale (ADHD-RS)
Month 3
16.56 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.78
ADHD-IV Rating Scale (ADHD-RS)
Month 6
17.51 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.45
ADHD-IV Rating Scale (ADHD-RS)
Month 9
15.55 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.76
ADHD-IV Rating Scale (ADHD-RS)
Month 12
15.97 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.72

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Population: Some participants lost to follow up over time.

Categorical measure indicating degree improved or not improved compared with global functioning at baseline in the preceding double-blind trial. The base CGI-I scale is a 7-point measure that requires the investigator to assess how much the condition has improved or worsened compared to baseline prior to initiation of treatment. Ratings are (1) very much improved; (2) much improved; (3) minimally improved; (4) no change; (5) minimally worse; (6) much worse; (7) very much worse. For purposes of analysis, the measure is dichotomized such that scores \<= 2 signify "improved" and scores \> 2 signify "not improved."

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active TNS
n=18 Participants
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I)
Month 3 · Improved
16 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I)
Month 3 · Not Improved
2 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I)
Month 6 · Improved
8 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I)
Month 6 · Not Improved
0 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I)
Month 9 · Improved
7 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I)
Month 9 · Not Improved
0 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I)
Month 12 · Improved
3 Participants
Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I)
Month 12 · Not Improved
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Population: Some participants lost to follow up over time.

A dimensional measure assessed in cm.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active TNS
n=18 Participants
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
Height
Baseline
140.45 cm.
Standard Error 2.12
Height
Month 3
143.09 cm.
Standard Error 2.11
Height
Month 6
144.20 cm.
Standard Error 2.25
Height
Month 9
147.27 cm.
Standard Error 2.32
Height
Month 12
148.37 cm.
Standard Error 2.56

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Population: Some participants lost to follow up over time.

A dimensional measure assessed in kg.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active TNS
n=18 Participants
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
Weight
Baseline
38.42 kg.
Standard Error 3.20
Weight
Month 3
38.76 kg.
Standard Error 3.20
Weight
Month 6
39.37 kg.
Standard Error 3.22
Weight
Month 9
39.96 kg.
Standard Error 3.23
Weight
Moth 12
41.82 kg.
Standard Error 3.28

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Population: Some participants lost to follow up over time.

A dimensional measure assessed in mm Hg.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active TNS
n=18 Participants
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
Systolic Blood Pressure
Baseline
109.06 mm Hg.
Standard Error 2.47
Systolic Blood Pressure
Month 3
108.72 mm Hg.
Standard Error 2.47
Systolic Blood Pressure
Month 6
110.06 mm Hg.
Standard Error 3.50
Systolic Blood Pressure
Month 9
109.79 mm Hg.
Standard Error 3.97
Systolic Blood Pressure
Month 12
102.18 mm Hg.
Standard Error 5.42

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Population: Some participants lost to follow up over time.

A dimensional measure assessed in mm Hg.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active TNS
n=18 Participants
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Month 6
63.49 mm Hg.
Standard Error 3.01
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Month 9
64.40 mm Hg.
Standard Error 3.42
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Month 12
66.40 mm Hg.
Standard Error 4.70
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Baseline
61.89 mm Hg.
Standard Error 2.10
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Month 3
64.33 mm Hg.
Standard Error 2.10

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Population: Some participants were lost to follow up over time.

A dimensional measure assessed in heart beats per minute.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active TNS
n=18 Participants
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
Pulse
Baseline
81.56 Heart beats per minute.
Standard Error 2.82
Pulse
Month 3
80.78 Heart beats per minute.
Standard Error 2.82
Pulse
Month 6
76.83 Heart beats per minute.
Standard Error 3.64
Pulse
Month 9
79.76 Heart beats per minute.
Standard Error 4.02
Pulse
Month 12
77.25 Heart beats per minute.
Standard Error 5.23

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Parent completed dimensional rating of ADHD symptoms, with scores ranging from 0-30, and higher scores signifying more severe symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

Teacher completed dimensional rating of ADHD symptoms, with scores ranging from 0-30, and higher scores indicating more severe symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

A child completed dimensional measure of emotional reactivity, with scores ranging from 0-12, and higher scores indicating greater severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

A parent completed dimensional measure of emotional reactivity, with scores ranging from 0-12, and higher scores indicating greater severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

A parent completed 33-item scale to assess sleep related problems. Total scores range from 33 to 99, divided among 8 sub scales, with higher scores indicating more severe difficulties.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

A child completed rating of child anxiety, with scores ranging from 0-300, and higher scores indicating greater severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

A parent completed measure of child anxiety, with scores ranging fro 0-300, and higher scores indicating greater severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

A clinician completed dimensional measure of child mood symptoms, obtained from parent and child interview, with range of scores from 17 to 113, and higher scores indicating more severe depression. A score \>= 40 suggests depression; scores \<=28 define remission.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Change over baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12

A parent completed rating of executive functioning. Comprises 5 sub scales that measure various measures of behavior and cognition. Raw scores for each measure are converted to T scores ranging from 28 to 103, with higher scores indicating greater difficulties.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Active TNS

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Active TNS
n=18 participants at risk
Participants will receive trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) administered by the Monarch eTNS System nightly during sleep for up to 12 months of this open-extension trial.
Psychiatric disorders
Trouble sleeping
16.7%
3/18 • Number of events 5 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
General disorders
Drowsy
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Psychiatric disorders
Hyperactive
33.3%
6/18 • Number of events 9 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle twitching
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomachache
16.7%
3/18 • Number of events 3 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Renal and urinary disorders
Frequent urination
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 3 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
General disorders
Increased appetite
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Nervous system disorders
Difficulty finding words
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Psychiatric disorders
Apathy
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Bruising
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Clenching teeth
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Psychiatric disorders
Active suicidal ideation with plan and intent
0.00%
0/18 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Psychiatric disorders
Active suicidal ideation with some intent
0.00%
0/18 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.
Psychiatric disorders
Active suicidal ideation without intent
0.00%
0/18 • 1 year, measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Adverse events were solicited via a structured side effects questionnaire and open inquiry, completed at each study visit.

Additional Information

James McGough, M.D.

University of California, Los Angeles

Phone: 310-794-7841

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place