Status:

COMPLETED

Atomoxetine Versus Placebo for Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Eli Lilly and Company

Conditions:

Autistic Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-17 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether atomoxetine is effective in reducing ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) symptoms in children and adolescents with ASD (Autism Spectrum Di...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria (most important):
  • ASD (autistic disorder or Asperger's disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified \[PDD NOS\])
  • Criteria A through D for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • At least 1.5 standard deviations above the age norm for their diagnostic subtype using published norms for the ADHD Rating Scale-IV-Parent Version
  • Intelligence quotient (IQ) score \> 60
  • Exclusion Criteria (most important):
  • weight under 20 kg
  • Patients who meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria for ASD other than Autistic Disorder, PDD-NOS or Asperger's Disorder;history of Bipolar I or II disorder, schizophrenia, another psychotic disorder, substance abuse;Have a significant medical condition such as heart disease, hypertension, liver or renal failure, pulmonary disease, or seizure disorder identified by history, physical examination, or laboratory tests; Patients who have taken (or are currently taking) anticonvulsants for seizure control.
  • patients at serious suicidal risk.
  • Contraindication to the use of atomoxetine
  • Patients who in the investigator's judgment are likely to need psychotropic medications apart from the drug. Patients who at any time during Study Period II are likely to begin a structured psychotherapy, likely to require hospitalization (i.e. in-patient treatment) or likely to be dismissed from in-patient treatment. Psychotherapy (including hospitalization) initiated at least 2 months prior to study participation is acceptable; however, after study participation has begun, only during Study Period III supportive or educational therapy is permitted.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    October 1 2006

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    October 1 2008

    Estimated Enrollment :

    97 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00380692

    Start Date

    October 1 2006

    End Date

    October 1 2008

    Last Update

    May 11 2010

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    For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.

    Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1100 AL

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    For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.

    Groningen, Netherlands, 9713 GZ

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    Hoorn, Netherlands, 1624 NP

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    For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.

    Maastricht, Netherlands, 6229 HX