Effects of Evening Dose of Immediate Release Methylphenidate on Sleep in Children With ADHD (NCT02638168) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 4
Effects of Evening Dose of Immediate Release Methylphenidate on Sleep in Children With ADHD
Stopped: challenge in recruitment
United States3 participantsStarted 2016-01
Plain-language summary
Over 10% of children in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD, and nearly half of these children have moderate to severe impairments in sleep, further exacerbating their already impaired academic, emotional and social functioning. In children with ADHD, 34% of prescribed sleep medications are antipsychotics that can cause marked weight gain and metabolic changes; alternate medications have either been found to be ineffective, difficult to tolerate or are largely unstudied in youth. Delayed sleep onset is strongly correlated with active symptoms of ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), suggesting that better control of disruptive behaviors could improve sleep patterns and this application will assess if the extension of the therapeutic effects of CNS stimulants into the early evening improves sleep onset.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Ages 6-12 (inclusive), and able to swallow capsule
. Children who have been treated with a stable morning dose of Extended Release Methylphenidate or twice daily dose of Immediate Release Methylphenidate for an extended period of time (30 days or longer).
. DSM V diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Diagnosis will be assessed on the NIMH Computerized Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (C-DISC), and parent and teacher rating scales.
. Children with any ADHD subtype meeting the above criteria will be eligible, although, it is expected that the majority will be of the combined subtype of ADHD given the associate between this subtype and ODD symptoms. A diagnosis of any of the two Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood (BIC) subtypes associated with delayed SOL (limit setting or combined type) will be required.
. Sex: male or female
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Sleep Onset Latency (SOL) as Reported on the Parent Completed Sleep Log
. Children who have not had Methylphenidate (Extended Release) treatment for an extended period of time (30 days or longer).
. A diagnosis or suspicion of sleep-disordered breathing will be exclusionary as it is not expected to be impacted by Immediate Release Methylphenidate treatment.
. Current psychotropics other than Methylphenidate (Extended Release or Immediate Release Methylphenidate). Children prescribed alpha agonists for adjunctive control of ADHD in combination with a MPH product will be allowed to enroll as long as they meet all other entry criteria (i.e. sleep must remained impaired with use of alpha agonist).
. Regular use of other medications that impact sleep within the last 14 days (i.e.: sedating antihistamines, melatonin).
. Active medical/psychiatric conditions that impact sleep (i.e.: severe asthma, Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, marked developmental delay, or mood/anxiety disorder).