Hôpital Robert Debré, APHP
Paris, 75019, France
Completed
NCT Number: NCT03371069
Use of Methylphenidate in Children and Adolescents in France
The use of methylphenidate in children and adolescents in France from 2010 to 2015
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Age range
Up to 17 year
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Study type
Observational
Primary location
About this study
To describe the use of methylphenidate in children and adolescents in France from 2010 to 2015
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- children and adolescents (0-17 years)
- registered in the French Health Insurance Database from 2012-2015
Treatment and study plan
users of methylphenidate
OtherChildren and adolescents who are users of methylphenidate, 2010 to 2015
Primary outcomes
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use of methylphenidate over time
Time frame: 6 years
Describe of the use of methylphenidate over time to determine the impact of regulatory information of appropriate prescription conditions of use in September 2012
Secondary outcomes
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Describe methylphenidate patterns of use over time
Time frame: 6 years
Pharmaceutical specialties (immediate or extended release forms) prescribed by type of delivery: initial or renewals.
Profile of prescribers: hospital or private practice (general practitioners, specialists) depending on type of prescription (initial or renewal); geographical distribution of the prescribers Profile of patients: sex, average age and age classes (0-23 months, 2-5 years, 6-11 years, 12-17 years), socioeconomic status, long-lasting diseases status for psychosis, severe personality disorder, mental retardation.
Pattern of methylphenidate use: duration of treatment, prolonged use, interruption of treatment.
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Co-prescription of methylphenidate and non-psychostimulant psychotropic drugs
Time frame: 6 years
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Other
Registry information
Important dates
- Study start
- 2015
- Primary completion
- 2017
- Study completion
- 2017
- First posted
- Dec 13, 2017
- Registry last updated
- Dec 13, 2017
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