Open-Label Study of the Long Term Tolerability and Safety of Atomoxetine in Children With FASD and ADD/ADHD

Last updated: June 2, 2017
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Autism

Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd - Adults)

Learning Disorders

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT00418262
2112
  • Ages 4-11
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Determine if atomoxetine is safe and well tolerated by children with fetal alcohol syndrome.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient must have been between the ages of 4 and 11 years at the time of entry intothe double blind study.

  • Patients must meet diagnostic criteria for FASD.

  • Patient must, at entry into doubleblind study, have met DSM-IV criteria for ADHD, anysubtype. And must have an ADHDRS-IV score of > or + 90% for age and gender on eithersubtest or total score for children above 5 years of age.

  • Patients will continue atomoxetine/placebo until entry nto this study.

  • History and physical exam must reveal no clinically significant abnormalities thatwould preclude safe participation in the study.

  • Patients must be able to swallow capsules.

  • Patients must be of a sufficient mental age (3 yrs) to participate in the study.

  • Patients and parents must be able to communicate effectively with the investigator andcoordinator and be judged reliable to keep appointments and participate in datacollection.

  • Teacher must agree to cooperate with the study.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have received an investigational medication other than atomoxetine in the previous 30days.

  • Have significant current medical conditions that could be exacerbated or compromisedby atomoxetine.

  • Have used MAOIs within one month prior to visit 1.

  • Patients with hypertension.

  • Patients with a previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychosis, or autism spectrumdisorder.

  • Patients taking anticonvulsants for seizure control.

  • Patients taking another psychotropic medication or health food supplements purportedto have central nervous system activity within 5 half-lives of visit 1.

  • Patients with Tourette Disorder or any other neurological condition that wouldinterfere with their ability to receive treatment or comply with monitoring.

  • Pubertal girls.

Study Design

Total Participants: 27
Study Start date:
August 01, 2005
Estimated Completion Date:
April 22, 2015

Study Description

Abnormalities of attention, function, and activity level in children exposed to alcohol in utero share similarities and differences to children who do not have alcohol exposure. Previous psychological studies have examined either core attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity or hypothesized neuropsychological differences in children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and ADHD. Atomoxetine Hydrochloride is a non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD. This study will determine if atomoxetine HCL significantly reduces symptoms of ADD/ADHD in children with fetal alcohol exposure.

Connect with a study center

  • OU Child Study Center

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117
    United States

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