Status:

TERMINATED

Pilot Evaluation of Atomoxetine on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms in Adolescents With Cannabis abusE

Lead Sponsor:

Eli Lilly and Company

Conditions:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Cannabis Abuse

Eligibility:

All Genders

13-17 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether atomoxetine is effective in reducing ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) symptoms in adolescents with ADHD and comorbid cannabis abuse.

Detailed Description

In the past adolescents with cannabis abuse have been excluded from studies in which atomoxetine for ADHD symptoms was studied. In this study the efficacy of atomoxetine on symptoms of ADHD in adolesc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis ADHD based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR)
  • At least 1.5 standard deviations above the age norm for their diagnostic subtype using published norms for the ADHD Rating Scale-IV-Parent Version
  • Cannabis Abuse or dependence based on the DSM-IV-TR, and using a minimum of 5 joints per week

Exclusion

  • Weight under 20 kilograms (kg)
  • Patients at serious suicidal risk
  • Patients with alcohol or drug abuse (other than cannabis)
  • Patients who in the investigator's judgement are likely to need psychotropic medication + psychotherapy apart from atomoxetine

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

7 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00687609

Start Date

September 1 2008

End Date

June 1 2009

Last Update

August 24 2010

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The Hague, Netherlands, 2566 ER