Single Versus Combination Medication Treatment for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a single drug versus a combination of drugs in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.

Timeline

Start

2007-01

Primary completion

2011-07

Completion

2011-07

Publications

• Storebo OJ, Storm MRO, Pereira Ribeiro J, Skoog M, Groth C, Callesen HE, Schaug JP, Darling P, Huus CL, Zwi M, Kirubakaran R, Simonsen E, Gluud C. Methylphenidate for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Dec 4;12(12):CD009885. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009885.pub4.
• Storebo OJ, Storm MRO, Pereira Ribeiro J, Skoog M, Groth C, Callesen HE, Schaug JP, Darling Rasmussen P, Huus CL, Zwi M, Kirubakaran R, Simonsen E, Gluud C. Methylphenidate for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Mar 27;3(3):CD009885. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009885.pub3.
• Michelini G, Lenartowicz A, Vera JD, Bilder RM, McGough JJ, McCracken JT, Loo SK. Electrophysiological and Clinical Predictors of Methylphenidate, Guanfacine, and Combined Treatment Outcomes in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2023 Apr;62(4):415-426. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2022.08.001. Epub 2022 Aug 10.
• Michelini G, Lenartowicz A, Diaz-Fong JP, Bilder RM, McGough JJ, McCracken JT, Loo SK. Methylphenidate, Guanfacine, and Combined Treatment Effects on Electroencephalography Correlates of Spatial Working Memory in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2023 Jan;62(1):37-47. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2022.06.017. Epub 2022 Aug 10.
• Sayer GR, McGough JJ, Levitt J, Cowen J, Sturm A, Castelo E, McCracken JT. Acute and Long-Term Cardiovascular Effects of Stimulant, Guanfacine, and Combination Therapy for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2016 Dec;26(10):882-888. doi: 10.1089/cap.2015.0264. Epub 2016 Aug 2.
• Loo SK, Bilder RM, Cho AL, Sturm A, Cowen J, Walshaw P, Levitt J, Del'Homme M, Piacentini J, McGough JJ, McCracken JT. Effects of d-Methylphenidate, Guanfacine, and Their Combination on Electroencephalogram Resting State Spectral Power in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2016 Aug;55(8):674-682.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.04.020. Epub 2016 May 21.
• Bilder RM, Loo SK, McGough JJ, Whelan F, Hellemann G, Sugar C, Del'Homme M, Sturm A, Cowen J, Hanada G, McCracken JT. Cognitive Effects of Stimulant, Guanfacine, and Combined Treatment in Child and Adolescent Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2016 Aug;55(8):667-73. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.05.016. Epub 2016 Jun 7.
• McCracken JT, McGough JJ, Loo SK, Levitt J, Del'Homme M, Cowen J, Sturm A, Whelan F, Hellemann G, Sugar C, Bilder RM. Combined Stimulant and Guanfacine Administration in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Controlled, Comparative Study. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2016 Aug;55(8):657-666.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.05.015. Epub 2016 Jun 3.

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