Study of Medication Patch to Treat Children Ages 6-12 With ADHD

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a medication skin patch called Methylphenidate Transdermal System (MTS). We will compare the MTS medicated patch to a placebo patch. We want to find out how well it treats ADHD during the early morning hours before a child leaves for school or summertime routines.

Timeline

Start

2006-09

Primary completion

2008-12

Completion

2008-12

Publications

• Faraone SV, Hammerness PG, Wilens TE. Reliability and Validity of the Before-School Functioning Scale in Children With ADHD. J Atten Disord. 2018 Sep;22(11):1040-1048. doi: 10.1177/1087054714564623. Epub 2015 Jan 9.
• Wilens TE, Hammerness P, Martelon M, Brodziak K, Utzinger L, Wong P. A controlled trial of the methylphenidate transdermal system on before-school functioning in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. J Clin Psychiatry. 2010 May;71(5):548-56. doi: 10.4088/JCP.09m05779pur.

Drugs

Indications