Status:

COMPLETED

Bupropion for ADHD in Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Conditions:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Nicotine Dependence

Eligibility:

All Genders

13-19 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common co-occurring psychiatric disorders (30-50%) in adolescents with substance use disorders (SUD). Yet, little is known about the ...

Detailed Description

Research has shown that bupropion is a safe and effective treatment for both ADHD and nicotine dependence in individuals without SUD, and newer research provides empirical support for its unique pharm...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between the ages of 13 and 19, with a parent or legal guardian available to complete parental assessments for minors;
  • Meet DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for ADHD on the K-SADS-PL;
  • Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia score ≥ 22 on the DSM-IV ADHD symptom checklist;
  • Meet DSM-IV criteria for nicotine dependence (and/or cut off score of \>3 on modified Fagerstrom);
  • Meet DSM-IV criteria for cannabis abuse or dependence on the Kiddie-Sads-Present and Lifetime (K-SADS-PL);
  • Have used marijuana at least 5 of the past 30 days;
  • Have used nicotine at least 15 days out of the past 30 days;
  • Be medically healthy;
  • If female, subjects must use an effective birth control method if sexually active.

Exclusion

  • Current or past psychosis;
  • Bipolar I or II disorder;
  • A first-degree relative with bipolar I disorder;
  • A lifetime history of seizure disorder;
  • Any other chronic or serious medical illnesses;
  • A lifetime history of eating disorder;
  • Current pregnancy;
  • Previous clinically significant adverse reaction to bupropion;
  • The need to take other psychotropic medications at the time of study entry. Patients may have had previous psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy for ADHD or other co-morbidity but cannot have been on psychotropic medication for at least one month prior to study entry;
  • Active participation in substance abuse treatment or mental health treatment (including outpatient, day-treatment, residential, or inpatient) within 28 days prior to signing consent;
  • Non-English speaking (due to the difficulty in translating the additional materials given to the subjects);
  • Cognitively impaired or of low intelligence;
  • Breastfeeding;
  • Current use of other psychotropic medications including nicotine replacement therapy;
  • Current opiate dependence.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

105 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00936299

Start Date

January 1 2009

End Date

May 1 2013

Last Update

December 23 2019

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University of Colorado Denver, Adolescent Clinical Research

Denver, Colorado, United States, 80210

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