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NCT Number: NCT01924429

Neurobiological Basis of Response to Vyvanse in Adults With ADHD: an fMRI Study of Brain Activation

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Vyvanse, an FDA approved medication used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), on brain activity in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Participants may qualify for participation in this study because they have ADHD and are willing to participate in two Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scans and receive Vyvanse for treatment of their symptoms. Another purpose of this study is to collect and bank samples of blood for research to examine how genes influence brain activation seen during the brain scans. The study also seeks to find out whether certain genes are related to ADHD. Participants' entire genetic makeup will not be determined from this sample.

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Key information

Conditions

ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, 10029, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Primary DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of adult ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive or combined subtype), established via the ACDS v1.2.
  • Must be between 18-55 years, inclusive.
  • Provides written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Lifetime or current diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
  • Current diagnosis of comorbid major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder or dysthymia or any controlled (i.e. requires pharmacological treatment) comorbid diagnosis. Participants with uncontrolled depressive or anxiety disorders may participate if, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, the disorder will not confound the results of efficacy or safety assessments, increase risk to the participant or lead to difficulty complying with the protocol.
  • Meets current DSM-IV-TR criteria for alcohol or any non-alcohol substance abuse or dependence disorder.
  • Have organic brain disease (such as dementia) or traumatic brain injury residua. Have a history of seizure disorder (other than febrile seizures) or participants who have taken (or are currently taking) anticonvulsants for seizure control.
  • Females who are currently pregnant or breast feeding, and women of child-bearing potential who are not currently using an adequate form of birth control.
  • Participants with clinically significant abnormalities in ECG results that are deemed exclusionary in the opinion of the Principal Investigator will not be allowed in the trial.
  • Participants who work the night shift or another schedule that would preclude beginning the daily dose of study medication in the morning.
  • Participants with a positive urine drug result at Screening.
  • Medical conditions limiting participation in the study.
  • Documented history of intolerance or non-responsivity to methylphenidate or amphetamines.
  • Have a medical condition that would, in the opinion of the study physician, make participation medically hazardous.
  • ADHD, Not Otherwise Specified
  • History of surgery involving metal implants, metal fragments in the eyes, braces, or a pacemaker.

Treatment and study plan

Lisdexamfetamine

Drug

Escalating stepped dose titration: 30, 50 or 70mg

Other names: Vyvanse

Primary outcomes

  1. The Go/No-Go Task Percentage Assessed by fMRI

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Performance Measures on the Go/No-Go Task assessed by fMRI as a Function of Trial Type, Face Emotion, and Drug Condition in Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. The Go/No-Go Task is a neuropsychological test that provides a direct measure of number of responses made that are "correct" or "incorrect". It is not a scale. Reported are the percentage of correct responses on that direct performance measure. 0% correct is worse than 100% correct.

  2. fMRI Reaction Time

    Time frame: up to 6 weeks

    Reaction-time, as measured by the reaction time test Go/No-Go Task as a Function of Trial Type, Face Emotion, and Drug Condition in Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Secondary outcomes

  1. BRIEF-A

    Time frame: Baseline

    Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function®-Adult Version (BRIEF-A): Norm Referenced Measure of Impaired Executive Functioning, reported in T-Scores (0 to 100, with 50 +/-1 SD = 'Normal', higher is worse, more impaired)

  2. BRIEF-A

    Time frame: at one week

    Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function®-Adult Version (BRIEF-A): Norm Referenced Measure of Impaired Executive Functioning, reported in T-Scores (higher is worse)

  3. BRIEF-A

    Time frame: at 4 weeks

    Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function®-Adult Version (BRIEF-A): Norm Referenced Measure of Impaired Executive Functioning, reported in T-Scores (higher is worse)

  4. ASRS - Expanded

    Time frame: Baseline

    ADHD and Related Symptoms Measure (ASRS): self report, reported as Sum of Responses (0-4 per item, higher = more impaired) 0-26 (normal range) and >27 (clinically significant symptoms).

  5. ASRS - Expanded

    Time frame: at one week

    ADHD and Related Symptoms Measure (ASRS): self report, reported as Sum of Responses (0-4 per item, higher = more impaired) 0-26 (normal range) and >27 (clinically significant symptoms).

  6. ASRS - Expanded

    Time frame: at 4 weeks

    ADHD and Related Symptoms Measure (ASRS): self report, reported as Sum of Responses (0-4 per item, higher = more impaired) 0-26 (normal range) and >27 (clinically significant symptoms).

  7. WRAADS

    Time frame: Baseline

    The Wender-Reimherr adult attention deficit disorder scale (WRAADS): Symptom measure for emotional functioning/lability, generally reported as Sum of Responses (0-2 per item, higher = more impaired).

    For this outcome measure, Average scores for particular questions were taken - specifically question 3, question 4, and question 5.

  8. ADHD-RS-IV Combined Sum

    Time frame: Baseline

    ADHD symptoms and severity. Norm referenced interview to assess severity and frequency of ADHD symptoms. 18 Items are scored 0-3 to reflect severity and frequency of ADHD symptoms, and a sum is taken. Full range from 0 to 54, with higher number indicating more symptoms and severity.

  9. ADHD-Inattentive

    Time frame: 4 weeks and 8 weeks

    ADHD symptoms and severity - subscale for Inattentiveness. 9-item scale, each scored 0-3, with total from 0 to 27. Higher score indicates higher level of inattentiveness.

  10. CGI-I

    Time frame: Baseline

    Clinical Global Impressions - CGI-I: Clinical response was the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement scale (CGI-I). Lower CGI-I scores indicate greater improvement (1=very much improved; 2=much improved; 3=minimally improved; 4=no change; 5=minimally worse; 6=much worse; 7=very much worse).

  11. CGI-S

    Time frame: baseline

    CGI-S: Severity of impairment due to ADHD was measured by the Clinical Global Impressions-Severity scale (CGI-S). Lower scores indicate less severe impairment from symptoms, with a CGI-I=1 indicating the person is "normal" with no impairment. (1= normal, not ill, 2= minimally ill, 3= mildly ill, 4= moderately ill, 5=markedly ill, 6=severely ill, 7= very severely ill)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Jeffrey Newcorn

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Aug 16, 2013
Registry last updated
Jun 6, 2018

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