Drugs / Dextroamphetamine
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Dextroamphetamine

Small molecule targets SLC18A2, SLC6A2, SLC6A3 via inhibition

Developed for
attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder · cocaine dependence · substance-related disorder · major depressive disorder · stroke disorder · fetal alcohol spectrum disorder · glioma · ischemic stroke
+6 more · obsessive-compulsive disorder · palsy · schizophrenia · methamphetamine dependence · post-traumatic stress disorder · schizoaffective disorder
Investigated by
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · University of Texas · Academic Medical Center - University of Amsterdam · Duke University · The Netherlands Cancer Institute
+35 more · American Health Assistance Foundation · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) · Emory University · Gale Richardson · Het Zwarte Gat · Ironshore Pharmaceuticals and Development, Inc · Joseph Blader · Leiden University Medical Center · McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre · Medical University of Vienna · Monash Medical Centre · Monash University · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · New York State Psychiatric Institute · Northwell Health · Noven Therapeutics · Obsessive Compulsive Foundation · Ostfold Hospital Trust · Parnassia Addiction Research Centre · Prof. Dr. Frank Behrens · Radboud University Medical Center · Rajesh Narendran · Stanford University · Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre · University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · University of California, Irvine · University of Chicago · University of Illinois at Chicago · University of Kentucky · University of Kentucky · University of Oslo · University of Pittsburgh · Vallon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Vanderbilt University

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder 1 milestone
Filed US (FDA) — attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder 2021-02-22

“NOVEN SUBMITS NEW DRUG APPLICATION FOR INVESTIGATIONAL DEXTROAMPHETAMINE TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM FOR ADHD” noven.com ↗

Approved Indication not stated 1 milestone
Approved US (FDA) ADDERALL 5 — 1960-01-19 fda.gov ↗

Trials 37

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 05 trials
Phase 0 NCT05011760 Jan 2021 → Sep 2028 expected substance-related disorder Rajesh Narendran Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03606473 Jan 2018 → Aug 2020 substance-related disorder Gale Richardson Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT02768441 Nov 2016 → Jun 2017 cocaine dependence The Netherlands Cancer Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT02383043 Feb 2015 → Apr 2018 substance-related disorder University of Kentucky Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03349606 Jun 2010 → Sep 2019 cocaine dependence University of Pittsburgh Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 18 trials
Phase 1 NCT04094025 Dec 2019 → May 2020 — Noven Therapeutics Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04232644 May → Jul 2019 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy Vallon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03369015 Jan 2018 → May 2019 atypical depressive disorder The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03810703 Feb 2017 → Aug 2018 bipolar II disorder University of Chicago Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02668926 May → Jun 2016 — University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03512171 Mar 2016 → May 2018 — Vanderbilt University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00697138 Jun 2006 → Jan 2012 cocaine dependence University of Kentucky Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00000305 — substance-related disorder The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1/22 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 1/2 NCT01886469 Jul → Sep 2013 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Ironshore Pharmaceuticals and Development, Inc Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00573859 Sep 2006 → Jun 2010 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder University of California, Irvine Completed Met primary
Phase 212 trials · 1 met primary · 2 missed
Phase 2 NCT05529927 Apr 2026 → Jan 2029 expected substance-related disorder Parnassia Addiction Research Centre Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06967857 May 2025 → Mar 2028 expected attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, major depressive disorder Prof. Dr. Frank Behrens Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02773212 Feb 2017 → Apr 2022 atypical depressive disorder, cocaine dependence University of Illinois at Chicago Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02514044 Mar → Dec 2015 stroke disorder The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT00514202 Aug 2007 → Oct 2008 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, cocaine dependence The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00218062 Mar 2006 → Jan 2012 cocaine dependence The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00218348 Sep 2003 → Nov 2007 cocaine dependence The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01905371 Apr 2001 → Jun 2007 ischemic stroke Duke University Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00001783 Apr 1998 → Jun 2004 palsy, stroke disorder National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00000304 Aug 1997 → Aug 2001 cocaine dependence National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 31 trial
Phase 3 NCT02363075 Apr 2013 → Jul 2017 glioma Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 46 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 4 NCT04968522 Feb 2022 → Apr 2023 fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Monash Medical Centre Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02566824 Oct 2010 → Aug 2020 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00794625 Nov 2008 → Nov 2012 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Joseph Blader Unknown Met primary
Phase 4 NCT01220440 Jan 2006 → Dec 2008 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Ostfold Hospital Trust Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00254033 Oct 2003 → Oct 2006 Alzheimer disease Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00296686 Sep 2001 → Aug 2006 major depressive disorder New York State Psychiatric Institute Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase not applicable3 trials
— NCT05621174 Apr 2023 → Dec 2024 overdue attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Academic Medical Center - University of Amsterdam Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT03223844 Jan 2018 → Aug 2021 schizophrenia Medical University of Vienna Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT00363298 Aug 2006 → Mar 2008 obsessive-compulsive disorder Stanford University Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy21 trials
Phase 1 NCT04647903 Comparator Oct 2020 → Dec 2021 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy Vallon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03200080 Comparator Sep → Nov 2017 substance abuse Biotie Therapies Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03103750 Background Aug 2017 → Jan 2023 attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02515955 Background Aug 2015 → Mar 2016 — Janssen-Cilag International NV Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02144415 Comparator May → Jul 2014 — Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 4

DateIssuerRelease
2022-03-23 Noven Therapeutics Regulatory FDA Approves Once-Daily XELSTRYM™ (dextroamphetamine) Transdermal System, CII, for the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults and Pediatric Patients 6 Years and Older noven.com ↗
today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved XELSTRYM™ (dextroamphetamine) transdermal system, CII, for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older.
2021-04-27 Noven Therapeutics Results Noven to Present Pivotal Study Results For Investigational Dextroamphetamine Transdermal System For Pediatric ADHD Patients noven.com ↗
The initial onset of ATS efficacy was observed at 2 hours post-dose and continued through all post-dose time-points up to 12 hours post-dose.
2021-02-22 Noven Therapeutics Regulatory Noven Submits New Drug Application for Investigational Dextroamphetamine Transdermal System for ADHD noven.com ↗
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (“Noven”) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., today confirmed it has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval to market its dextroamphetamine transdermal system (“ATS”).
2013-07-22 Noven Therapeutics Results Noven Announces Positive Phase 2 Results of Investigational d-Amphetamine Transdermal System For ADHD noven.com ↗

All press releases naming this drug 8 releases

DateIssuerRelease

Evidence & citations 47 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 61 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Dextroamphetamine “Objectives: To assess efficacy and safety of the new Dextroamphetamine Transdermal System (d-ATS) to treat children and adolescents (aged 6-17 years) with...” PMID 35020462 ↗ Jan 2022
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“The purpose of this study is to determine if administration of dextroamphetamine (amph) linked with customarily used Rehabilitation Medicine accelerates motor recovery after stroke.” NCT00001783 ↗

“Sequential Tranylcypromine (TC), TC + Dextroamphetamine and TC + Triiodothyronine for Refractory Depression” NCT00296686 ↗

“Stimulant medication standard in the care of ADHD, such as methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine” NCT00794625 ↗

“Dextroamphetamine” NCT00573859 ↗

“Dextroamphetamine” NCT01399827 ↗

NCT00000308 ↗

NCT01220440 ↗

NCT01905371 ↗

NCT02634684 ↗

NCT00514202 ↗

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Known as Amfe-dyn ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as Amfetamine, (s)- ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as amph “The purpose of this study is to determine if administration of dextroamphetamine (amph) linked with customarily used Rehabilitation Medicine accelerates motor recovery after stroke.” NCT00001783 ↗
Known as Bar-dex ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as d-amph “BRS function was probed in 20 AD patients using dextroamphetamine (d-amph) challenge.” PMID 18591575 ↗ Jul 2008
Known as d-Amphetamine “The study hypothesis is that dextro-amphetamine (d-amphetamine) will be safe and effective when used to augment treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)” NCT00363298 ↗
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“Two stimulant medications, modafinil and d-amphetamine, when tested individually, have shown safety and efficacy for treatment of cocaine addiction.” PMID 22969732 ↗ Aug 2012

“Stimulants: d-amphetamine, caffeine, ephedrine, methylphenidate, diethylproprion” NCT02033707 ↗

“Irritation and Sensitization Study of d-Amphetamine Transdermal System” NCT04094025 ↗

“20 mg/70 kg (20 mg maximum) dose of d-amphetamine will be measured” NCT00611936 ↗

“d-Amphetamine: 40.3mg p.o, single dose” NCT02668926 ↗

NCT00218062 ↗

NCT05011760 ↗

NCT02668926 ↗

NCT03810703 ↗

NCT02383043 ↗

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Known as D-amphetamine hemisulfate salt ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as d-amphetamine sulfate “d-amphetamine sulfate capsules, 30 mg, CII (25% SR, 30% pH coat, slow release; formulation B)” NCT01886469 ↗
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NCT04232644 ↗

NCT04647903 ↗

Known as d-ATS “Objectives: To assess efficacy and safety of the new Dextroamphetamine Transdermal System (d-ATS) to treat children and adolescents (aged 6-17 years) with...” PMID 35020462 ↗ Jan 2022
Known as Depalone ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as dexamfetamine “There is evidence that stimulants such as dexamfetamine and methylphenidate lead to an improvement in sustained focused attention, working memory, and a variety of cognitive...” NCT06967857 ↗
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NCT05621174 ↗

Known as Dexamfetamine phosphate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as Dexamfetamine sulfate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as Dexamfetamine sulphate ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02363075 ↗
Known as Dexampex ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as Dexamphetamine ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02768441 ↗
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NCT05529927 ↗

Known as Dexamphetamine sulfate ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT04968522 ↗
Known as Dexamphetamine sulphate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as Dexanfetamina ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as Dexedrine “patient will continue to take stable dosage of usual stimulant therapy (Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Biphentin, Concerta, Vyvanse, Adderall or Dexedrine)” NCT01985581 ↗
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“Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), gel-capsule, 20mg, single-dose, 1-day” NCT01577706 ↗

“Dexedrine (0-60 mg/day); Strattera (0-80 mg/day)” NCT00697138 ↗

“Dexedrine” NCT02210728 ↗

“Dexedrine” NCT02204410 ↗

“Dexedrine” NCT02142140 ↗

“Dexedrine” NCT02566824 ↗

NCT02203786 ↗

NCT02514044 ↗

Known as Dexedrine spansule ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as Dexedrine Spansules “d-Amphetamine sustained release (SR) (Dexedrine Spansules) started at 15 mg (day 1-2), increased to 30mg (day3; 15mg, BID), 45mg (day4; 15mg, TID), and 60mg (day5; 15mg bid...” NCT00218062 ↗
Known as Dexidrine ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗
Known as Dextroamphetamine adipate component of delcobese ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL612 ↗