Open-Label Study of the Long Term Tolerability and Safety of Atomoxetine in Children With FASD and ADD/ADHD
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Purpose
Determine if atomoxetine is safe and well tolerated by children with fetal alcohol syndrome.
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD) |
Drug: atomoxetine hydrochloride |
Phase 3 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Non-Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | An Open-label Study of the Long Term Tolerability and Safety of Atomoxetine in Treating the Inattention, Impulsivity and Hyperactivity in Children With Fetal-Alcohol Syndrome or Effects. |
- Determine if atomoxetine is safe and well tolerated by children with FASD. [ Time Frame: 12 months or study duration ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Determine if there are any differences in the adverse effects profile of children with FASD compared to the overall profile for atomoxetine. [ Time Frame: 12 months or study duration ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Determine if changes in behavior seen with short-term (eight weeks) treatment of children are maintained over a twelve month period. [ Time Frame: 12 months or study duration ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Compare growth while on atomoxetine with growth before entry into study. [ Time Frame: 12 months or study duration ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 60 |
| Study Start Date: | June 2006 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | June 2011 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | April 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Experimental: 1
Atomoxetine HCL (Strattera)
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Drug: atomoxetine hydrochloride
0.25 mg/kg, 0.50 mg/kg, 1.0 mg/kg, or 1.4 mg/kg once each morning with food.
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Detailed 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.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 4 Years to 11 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient must have been between the ages of 4 and 11 years at the time of entry into the double blind study.
- Patients must meet diagnostic criteria for FASD.
- Patient must, at entry into doubleblind study, have met DSM-IV criteria for ADHD, any subtype. And must have an ADHDRS-IV score of > or + 90% for age and gender on either subtest 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 that would 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 and coordinator and be judged reliable to keep appointments and participate in data collection.
- Teacher must agree to cooperate with the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have received an investigational medication other than atomoxetine in the previous 30 days.
- Have significant current medical conditions that could be exacerbated or compromised by 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 spectrum disorder.
- Patients taking anticonvulsants for seizure control.
- Patients taking another psychotropic medication or health food supplements purported to have central nervous system activity within 5 half-lives of visit 1.
- Patients with Tourette Disorder or any other neurological condition that would interfere with their ability to receive treatment or comply with monitoring.
- Pubertal girls.
Contacts and Locations| Contact: Lora D Tusing, BS, RN | 405-271-5700 ext 45167 | lora-tusing@ouhsc.edu |
| Contact: Brenda Schlinke, RN | 405-271-5700 ext 45167 | brenda-schlinke@ouhsc.edu |
| United States, Oklahoma | |
| OU Child Study Center | Recruiting |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73117 | |
| Contact: Lora D Tusing, BS, RN 405-271-5700 ext 45167 lora-tusing@ouhsc.edu | |
| Contact: Brenda Schlinke, RN 405-271-5700 ext 45167 brenda-schlinke@ouhsc.edu | |
| Principal Investigator: Thomas M Lock, M.D. | |
| Sub-Investigator: Mark L Wolraich, M.D. | |
| Sub-Investigator: Laura J McGuinn, M.D. | |
| Principal Investigator: | Thomas M Lock, M.D. | University of Oklahoma |
More Information
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| Responsible Party: | Thomas M. Lock, M.D., OU Child Study Center |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00418262 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | B4Z-MC-X050 |
| Study First Received: | January 2, 2007 |
| Last Updated: | December 6, 2010 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Keywords provided by University of Oklahoma:
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fetal alcohol syndrome attention deficit disorder attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity ADD |
FAS FASD ADHD |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Pregnancy Complications Alcohol-Induced Disorders Alcohol-Related Disorders Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Hyperkinesis Fetal Diseases Substance-Related Disorders Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood Mental Disorders Dyskinesias |
Neurologic Manifestations Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms Atomoxetine Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors Adrenergic Agents Neurotransmitter Agents Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Pharmacologic Actions Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors Physiological Effects of Drugs |
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