Drugs / Lisdexamfetamine
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Lisdexamfetamine

Other / unclassified

Developed for
attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder · binge eating disorder · major depressive disorder · cocaine dependence · cognitive disorder · schizophrenia · eating disorder · methamphetamine dependence
+10 more · mood disorder · multiple sclerosis · nicotine dependence · obesity disorder · premature menopause · substance abuse · bipolar depression · bipolar disorder · cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia · depressive disorder
Investigated by
Shire · New York State Psychiatric Institute · NYU Langone Health · New River Pharmaceuticals · University of Pennsylvania · American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry.
+28 more · Columbia University · Duke University · Florida International University · Health Canada · Humanis · JPM van Stralen Medicine Professional · Jeffrey Newcorn · King's College London · Lehigh University · Lindner Center of HOPE · Massachusetts General Hospital · Ministere de la Sante et des Services Sociaux · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) · Neuropsychiatric Research Institute, Fargo, North Dakota · North Dakota State University · Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. · State University of New York at Buffalo · University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · University of California, Davis · University of California, Irvine · University of California, Los Angeles · University of Cincinnati · University of Minnesota · University of Montreal Hospital Centre (CHUM) · University of Rhode Island · Yale University

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 3 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder 1 milestone
Filed UK (MHRA) Elvanse Adult attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder —

“Elvanse Adult was accepted for review by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in February 2014.” takeda.com ↗

Filed attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder 8 1 milestone
Filed US (FDA) Vyvanse attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder 8 2016-04-14

“recently submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new, alternate formulation of Vyvanse®” takeda.com ↗

Filed binge eating disorder 1 milestone
Filed US (FDA) Vyvanse binge eating disorder 2014-09-15

“The FDA has granted priority review for Shire’s sNDA of Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (active ingredient in VYVANSE) in Binge Eating Disorder (BED).” takeda.com ↗

“The US Food and Drug Administration accepted with priority review our supplemental new drug application for VYVANSE” takeda.com ↗

Trials 42

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 17 trials
Phase 1 NCT07314333 Feb → Mar 2026 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07098585 May → Jun 2025 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Humanis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02668926 May → Jun 2016 — University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01457339 Oct 2011 → Jan 2012 schizophrenia Shire Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01490216 Jul 2011 → Jan 2013 cocaine dependence University of Minnesota Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 1 NCT01235338 Oct → Dec 2010 — Shire Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00776555 Nov 2008 → Mar 2009 — Shire Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 1/22 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 1/2 NCT01486810 Dec 2011 → Dec 2013 cocaine dependence New York State Psychiatric Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00573859 Sep 2006 → Jun 2010 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder University of California, Irvine Completed Met primary
Phase 28 trials · 3 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT06788587 Jul 2025 → Aug 2027 expected methamphetamine dependence, substance abuse University of Montreal Hospital Centre (CHUM) Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02635035 Nov 2015 → Jan 2019 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder NYU Langone Health Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT02659488 Sep 2015 → Sep 2017 binge eating disorder Lindner Center of HOPE Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01714310 Jan 2013 → Jun 2016 mood disorder University of California, Los Angeles Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT01291173 May 2011 → Jan 2012 binge eating disorder Shire Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT01615887 Nov 2009 → Aug 2011 multiple sclerosis State University of New York at Buffalo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00922272 Sep 2009 → Jan 2011 schizophrenia Shire Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00905424 Jul 2009 → Aug 2010 major depressive disorder Shire Completed Met primary
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT04599504 Jan 2022 → May 2027 expected eating disorder, obesity disorder Yale University Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 39 trials · 5 met primary · 2 missed
Phase 3 NCT01718509 Nov 2012 → Sep 2013 binge eating disorder Shire Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT01718483 Nov 2012 → Sep 2013 binge eating disorder Shire Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT01436149 Oct 2011 → Dec 2013 major depressive disorder Shire Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01436162 Oct 2011 → Dec 2013 major depressive disorder Shire Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01106430 Jun 2010 → Jul 2012 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Shire Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00763971 Nov 2008 → Mar 2011 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Shire Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00764868 Nov 2008 → Apr 2010 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Shire Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00337285 Jul 2006 → Nov 2007 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder New River Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00334880 May → Nov 2006 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder New River Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase 411 trials · 2 met primary
Phase 4 NCT03337646 Sep 2018 → Mar 2023 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder JPM van Stralen Medicine Professional Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03187353 Sep 2017 → Apr 2022 cognitive disorder University of Pennsylvania Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03070509 May 2017 → Jul 2019 — North Dakota State University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02170298 Feb 2014 → Jun 2015 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder University of California, Davis Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 4 NCT01924429 Mar → Dec 2013 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Jeffrey Newcorn Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01324024 May 2011 → Apr 2014 cognitive disorder, premature menopause University of Pennsylvania Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01127607 Nov 2010 → Jul 2012 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Florida International University Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT01070394 Feb 2010 → Jul 2012 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder NYU Langone Health Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01342445 Sep 2009 → Dec 2010 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder University of Rhode Island Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT00753012 Apr 2008 → Mar 2011 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable4 trials · 1 missed
— NCT03333668 Oct 2018 → Dec 2022 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder King's College London Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT02259517 Sep 2014 → Nov 2021 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder New York State Psychiatric Institute Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
— NCT01415440 Aug 2011 → Jun 2018 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder New York State Psychiatric Institute Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00736255 Dec 2007 → Jul 2011 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, nicotine dependence Duke University Completed Missed primary
Comparator or background therapy19 trials
Phase 1 NCT02144415 Comparator May → Jul 2014 — Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02034201 Comparator Feb 2014 → May 2016 methamphetamine dependence University of Arkansas Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05957055 Comparator Feb 2024 → Dec 2027 expected attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, type 1 diabetes mellitus Medical University of Lodz Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05854667 Comparator Dec 2023 → Dec 2027 expected methamphetamine dependence, substance abuse University of Montreal Hospital Centre (CHUM) Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00958282 Comparator Jul 2009 → Jan 2013 cocaine dependence University of Minnesota Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 14

DateIssuerRelease
2023-09-06 Impax Laboratories, LLC Regulatory Amneal Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate amneal.com ↗
Amneal Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
2023-08-31 Roxane Laboratories Regulatory Hikma launches generic version of Vyvanse® following FDA approval hikma.com ↗
London, 31 August 2023 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma), the multinational pharmaceutical company, announces it has received FDA approval for and launched its generic version of Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg, and 70mg capsules in the US.
2016-10-17 Takeda Regulatory Shire Announces Update to Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) U.S. Labeling to Include New Longer-Term Maintenance of Efficacy Data in Adults with Moderate to Severe Binge Eating Disorder takeda.com ↗
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announces an update to the Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) labeling to include information regarding the approval of a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
2016-04-14 Takeda Regulatory Shire Submits NDA to FDA for New Formulation of Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII as Chewable Tablets takeda.com ↗
2015-07-22 Takeda Results Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Positive Top-Line Results in Maintenance of Efficacy Study in Adults with Moderate to Severe Binge Eating Disorder takeda.com ↗
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) today reported positive top-line results from a 39-week, long-term maintenance of efficacy study of Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules (CII) in adults with moderate to severe Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D.).
2015-01-30 Takeda Regulatory Vyvanse® (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) Capsules (CII) Becomes First And Only Treatment Approved By The FDA For Adults With Moderate To Severe Binge Eating Disorder takeda.com ↗
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules (CII), the first and only medication for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder (B.E.D.) in adults, shown to significantly reduce the mean number of binge days per week.
2015-01-22 Takeda Regulatory Positive Response From European Decentralised Procedure For Elvanse Adult® In Adults With ADHD takeda.com ↗
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) today announces the positive response from the European Decentralised Procedure (DCP) for Elvanse Adult® in the three European countries participating in the procedure (UK, Denmark and Sweden).
2014-09-15 Takeda Regulatory Shire Announces FDA Acceptance For Filing With Priority Review Of Supplemental New Drug Application (Snda) For Vyvanse® (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) Capsules (CII) For Adults With Binge Eating Disorder takeda.com ↗
2014-07-17 Takeda Results Top-Line Results From Two Head-To-Head Studies Comparing Vyvanse® (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate), CII, With Concerta® (Methylphenidate Hcl), CII, In Adolescents With ADHD takeda.com ↗
In SPD489-406, the forced-dose titration study, Vyvanse was found to be statistically superior to Concerta on the primary efficacy analysis (p = 0.0013) with mean reductions on the ADHD RS-IV total score of 25.4 and 22.1 points, respectively.
2014-06-12 Takeda Regulatory Shire Agrees To FDA Request To Conduct Clinical Trials Investigating The Potential Use Of Vyvanse® (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) In Preschool-Age Children With ADHD takeda.com ↗
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) today announced that it has agreed to a Written Request by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct pediatric clinical studies to investigate the potential use of Vyvanse ® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in preschool-age children, ages 4 to 5.
2014-02-06 Takeda Results Shire Reports Top-Line Results From Two Phase 3 Studies For Vyvanse® (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) Capsules (CII) As An Adjunctive Treatment For Adults With Major Depressive Disorder takeda.com ↗
Vyvanse did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint versus placebo for either study.
2013-11-05 Takeda Results Positive Top-Line Results Shown For Vyvanse(R) (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) Capsules (CII) In Adults With Binge Eating Disorder takeda.com ↗
In both studies Vyvanse was found to be statistically superior to placebo on the primary efficacy analysis (p-value <0.001) of the change from baseline at weeks 11 to 12 in terms of number of binge days per week.

All press releases naming this drug 18 releases

DateIssuerRelease

Evidence & citations 15 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 74 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Lisdexamfetamine “OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 30, 50, and 70 mg/day lisdexamfetamine dimesylate compared with placebo in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).” PMID 19012818 ↗ Sep 2008
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“BACKGROUND: Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX), a prodrug consisting of d-amphetamine and l-lysine, is being studied in clinical trials of major depressive disorder.” PMID 23512639 ↗ Apr 2013

“Clinical effects of lisdexamfetamine and mixed amphetamine salts immediate release in adult ADHD: results of a crossover design clinical trial.” PMID 25295646 ↗ Sep 2014

“using Lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) on top of treatment-as-usual (TAU)” NCT06788587 ↗

“Lisdexamfetamine” NCT05551689 ↗

“Lisdexamfetamine” NCT00573859 ↗

NCT05957055 ↗

NCT02659488 ↗

NCT01457339 ↗

NCT01291173 ↗

NCT01127607 ↗

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Known as 608137-32-2 “Once-daily pharmacotherapy with lisdexamfetamine (608137-32-2, SUB32146), administered orally” NCT05957055 ↗
Known as Elvanse “Elvanse® (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, hard)” NCT07098585 ↗
1

“Elvanse (Lisdexamfetamine): 100mg p.o, single dose” NCT02668926 ↗

Known as LDEX “a long-acting amphetamine, lisdexamfetamine (LDEX), in patients with ADHD” PMID 35141898 ↗ Feb 2022
Known as LDX “This study seeks to assess the effects of lisdexamfetamine (trademark name: Vyvanse; LDX) on executive function and prefrontal cortex activation in menopausal women ages 45-57,...” NCT01977625 ↗
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“Objective: To examine the efficacy of lisdexamfetamine (LDX) versus placebo on behavioral attributes of sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) in adults with...” PMID 34232582 ↗ Jun 2021

“OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the impact of the psychostimulant lisdexamfetamine (LDX) on subjective and objective cognitive function among menopausal women who...” PMID 26063677 ↗ Jun 2015

“This multicenter study examined lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX), a d-amphetamine prodrug, as adjunctive therapy to antipsychotics in adults with clinically stable...” PMID 23756608 ↗ May 2013

“This study addresses these issues - examining the extent to which clinical improvement following lisdexamfetamine (LDX) treatment is associated with changes in brain reward...” PMID 38101205 ↗ Dec 2023

“OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).” PMID 20035583 ↗ Dec 2009

“An In Depth Cardiovascular Study of Lisdexamfetamine (LDX; Vyvanse) in Healthy and Treated Hypertensive Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)” NCT00753012 ↗

“Titration during which subjects will be titrated from a starting dose of 30 mg/day of lisdexamfetamine up to his/her final dose (30, 50 or 70 mg/day of LDX).” NCT02555150 ↗

“Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine; LDX) improves executive functioning (EF) in 100 postmenopausal women who report onset of EF difficulties after oophorectomy.” NCT03187353 ↗

“The proposed protocol is an open-label pilot study of the treatment of cocaine dependence using lisdexamfetamine (LDX), a prodrug of d-amphetamine.” NCT01486810 ↗

“Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) is a long-acting, prodrug stimulant therapy for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).” PMID 23708466 ↗ May 2013

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Known as LDX-01 “using Lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) on top of treatment-as-usual (TAU)” NCT06788587 ↗
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“treatment as usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01)” NCT05854667 ↗

Known as Lis-dexamphetamine ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT01017263 ↗
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NCT00736255 ↗

Known as Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate “A Randomized Controlled Trial of Methylphenidate Transdermal System (Daytrana), Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Vyvanse), OROS MPH (Concerta), and Mixed Amphetamine Salts Extended...” NCT00889915 ↗
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“This multicenter study examined lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX), a d-amphetamine prodrug, as adjunctive therapy to antipsychotics in adults with clinically stable...” PMID 23756608 ↗ May 2013

“This study tested the effect of the psychostimulant prodrug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate on amygdala activation and connectivity during the emotional bias of response execution...” PMID 29661516 ↗ Mar 2018

“Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) manufactured by Shire, is a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) class two,sympathomimetic amine, used for the treatment” NCT02635035 ↗

“Dose-Optimization Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) in Children aged 6-12 Diagnosed with ADHD” NCT00500071 ↗

“Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) was examined for ADHD participants over five weekly phases (no-drug baseline, placebo, 30-, 50-, and 70-mg LDX per day).” PMID 22166471 ↗ Dec 2011

“Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) is a long-acting, prodrug stimulant therapy for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).” PMID 23708466 ↗ May 2013

“This analysis evaluated the effect of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) on sleep in children with ADHD.” NCT00807222 ↗

“Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (30mg for smaller, 50mg for larger boys) tablet” NCT03333668 ↗

“Antidepressant + SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate )” NCT01436162 ↗

“Elvanse® (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, hard)” NCT07098585 ↗

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Known as NRP104 “Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), NRP104” NCT00337285 ↗
Known as Racemic mixture of dextroamphetamine and lisdexamfetamine ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00776555 ↗
Known as SPD489 “Antidepressant + SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate )” NCT01436162 ↗
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“Antidepressant + SPD489 (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)” NCT00905424 ↗

“SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate )” NCT01436149 ↗

“SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)” NCT01457339 ↗

“SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)” NCT01718509 ↗

“SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)” NCT01718483 ↗

“lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (SPD489)” NCT01291173 ↗

“SPD489 (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)” NCT00922272 ↗

Known as SUB32146 “Once-daily pharmacotherapy with lisdexamfetamine (608137-32-2, SUB32146), administered orally” NCT05957055 ↗
Known as Vyvanse “A Randomized Controlled Trial of Methylphenidate Transdermal System (Daytrana), Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Vyvanse), OROS MPH (Concerta), and Mixed Amphetamine Salts Extended...” NCT00889915 ↗
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“Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) manufactured by Shire, is a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) class two,sympathomimetic amine, used for the treatment” NCT02635035 ↗

“Dose-Optimization Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) in Children aged 6-12 Diagnosed with ADHD” NCT00500071 ↗

“Pharmacokinetics of Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse®) in Post-bariatric Surgery Patients” NCT03070509 ↗

“the psychostimulant, lisdexamphetamine (LDX; Vyvanse®)” NCT01986764 ↗

“Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), NRP104” NCT00337285 ↗

“Lis-dexamphetamine (Vyvanse)” NCT00736255 ↗

Modality Other / unclassified “the prodrug psychostimulant lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX)” PMID 23959815 ↗ Dec 2013
Route Oral “NRP104 capsule once-a-day orally” NCT00337285 ↗