An Effectiveness and Safety Study of CONCERTA® (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride) in the Treatment of Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of CONCERTA® (methylphenidate hydrochloride, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant) versus placebo for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adolescents..

The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of CONCERTA® (methylphenidate hydrochloride) in the treatment of adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with adolescents ages 13-18 diagnosed with ADHD. The study consists of four phases. The Screening Phase establishes the diagnosis of ADHD and provides a one-week washout period without any ADHD medication. The Open-Label Titration Phase initiates the treatment of patients with one CONCERTA® 18 mg daily. Thereafter, the dose is increased approximately every 7 days in 18 mg increments (to a maximum of 72 mg daily), until an individualized dose is identified, based on the clinical judgment of the investigator. During the Double-Blind Phase, subjects are randomized to receive either their individualized CONCERTA® dose or a placebo, for a period of 2 weeks. Subjects who successfully complete the Double-Blind Phase are eligible to receive CONCERTA® for an 8-week, Open-Label, Follow-up Phase. The primary efficacy measurement is the total score of the ADHD Rating Scale, evaluated by the investigator at the end of the Double-Blind Phase. Safety assessments include monitoring adverse events, electrocardiograms (ECG), blood pressure, pulse, height and weight throughout the course of the study. The study hypothesis is that CONCERTA® is more effective than placebo in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adolescents, and is well tolerated.

Titration Phase: CONCERTA® 18 mg taken orally, once daily, and increased approximately every 7 days in 18 mg increments up to a maximum daily dose of 72 mg. Double-Blind Phase: Individualized dose of CONCERTA® or placebo for 2 weeks. Open-Label Phase: Individualized dose of CONCERTA® for 8 weeks.

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• Newcorn JH, Stein MA, Cooper KM. Dose-response characteristics in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treated with OROS methylphenidate in a 4-week, open-label, dose-titration study. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2010 Jun;20(3):187-96.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)
• Children's Global Assessment Scale rating of 41-70 at baseline (Screening Phase)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects who are known to not respond to methylphenidate
• Have had adverse experiences from methylphenidate or hypersensitivity to CONCERTA or its components
• Have marked anxiety, tension or agitation
• Have glaucoma, ongoing seizure disorder, psychotic disorder, Tourette's disorder or family history of Tourette's disorder