Study of Aripiprazole (Abilify) in Children With ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title: The Cognitive Effects of Aripiprazole in Children

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

To look at the cognitive effects of abilify in children with a primary diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. To examine the safety, effectiveness and tolerability of abilify in children with a primary diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Clinical Trial Description

This will be a prospective, open-label, 6-week trial of APZ in outpatient children 8-12 years of age with a primary diagnosis of ADHD free of other major psychopathology. The six-week treatment phase will be proceeded by a 1-3 week screening phase.

The study cohort will consist of 10 children with ADHD combined type and 10 children with ADHD predominantly inattentive type who complete the study.

Cognitive measures will be assessed prior to APZ therapy and after 6 weeks of APZ treatment.

Safety assessments and measures of ADHD symptomatology will be collected prior to and during APZ therapy.

While receiving APZ treatment, patients will be seen at baseline, Week 1,2,3,4, and 6. ;

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Hyperkinesis

• NCT number: NCT00221962
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University Hospital Case Medical Center
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Start date: April 2005
• Completion date: April 2007