An Effectiveness and Safety Study of CONCERTA* vs. Immediate Release Methylphenidate (IR MPH) in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of OROS\*methylphenidate/CONCERTA\* vs. immediate release methylphenidate as a treatment for ADHD specifically for those children who have behavioural difficulties in the afternoon/after-school and evening periods.

Timeline

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Primary completion

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Completion

2004-02

Publications

• Results Steele M, Weiss M, Swanson J, Wang J, Prinzo RS, Binder CE. A randomized, controlled effectiveness trial of OROS-methylphenidate compared to usual care with immediate-release methylphenidate in attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Can J Clin Pharmacol. 2006 Winter;13(1):e50-62. Epub 2006 Jan 23.

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