The Effects of Vyvanse(TM) on Brain Hemodynamics and Reading

Summary

This is a single-blind, Investigator Initiated study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Vyvanse™ and provide pilot data in two areas: (1) on the use of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to detect medication effects in children with ADHD; and (2) on the influence of Vyvanse ™ on reading fluency and comprehension, over a period of approximately 6-8 weeks. Subjects will be between the ages of 6 and 12 at the beginning of the study.

Timeline

Start

2008-07

Primary completion

2009-09

Completion

2009-09

Publications

• Results Wigal SB, Maltas S, Crinella F, Stehli A, Steinhoff K, Lakes K, Schuck S. Reading performance as a function of treatment with lisdexamfetamine dimesylate in elementary school children diagnosed with ADHD. J Atten Disord. 2012 Jan;16(1):23-33. doi: 10.1177/1087054710378008. Epub 2010 Oct 26.

Drugs

Indications