drugset / Trial / NCT00757029
Pharmacogenetic Study of Methylphenidate in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)
Non-randomizedSingle-groupOpen-labelTreatment
Summary
The noradrenergic system plays a known role in attentional systems and suspected causal role in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).Methylphenidate also has been suspected as a inhibitor of norepinephrine transporter(SLC6A2). The investigators hypothesis is that norepinephrine transporter polymorphism is associated with responses and adverse effects of OROS-methylphenidate in treatment of ADHD.
Timeline
- Start
- 2005-10
- Primary completion
- 2008-08
- Completion
- 2010-08
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Methylphenidate | Small molecule | 18 mg | — |
| Subject | Methylphenidate | Small molecule | 54 mg | — |