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Efficacy and Safety of Extended-Release Dexmethylphenidate Compared with d,l -Methylphenidate and Placebo in the Treatment of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A 12-Hour Laboratory Classroom Study

2008; Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.; Volume: 18; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1089/cap.2007.0015

1557-8992

Rafael Muniz, Matthew Brams, Alice R. Mao, Kevin McCague, Linda Pestreich, Raul Silva,

Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

Objective: This study compared the efficacy and safety of extended-release dexmethylphenidate (d-MPH-ER) 20 mg/day and 30 mg/day with extended-release racemic methylphenidate hydrochloride (d,l-MPH-ER) 36 mg/day and 54 mg/day, and placebo in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a laboratory classroom setting. Methods: This multicenter, double-blind, crossover study included children (N = 84) 6–12 years of age, stabilized on total daily doses of 40 mg to 60 mg d,l-MPH or 20 mg/day or 30 mg/day d-MPH who were randomized to different treatment sequences. Primary efficacy was measured by the change from pre-dose in Swanson, Kotkin, Agler, M-Flynn, and Pelham (SKAMP) Rating Scale-Combined scores at 2 hours post-dose (d-MPH-ER 20 mg/day versus d,l-MPH- ER 36 mg/day). Adverse events were monitored throughout the study period. Results: Mean change in SKAMP-Combined score at 2 hours post-dose was significantly larger for d-MPH-ER 20 mg/day versus d,l-MPH-ER 36 mg/day (p < 0.001). Both doses of d-MPH-ER had a more rapid onset and greater morning effect relative to d,l-MPH-ER while d,l-MPH-ER had a greater effect at the end of the 12-hour day. All active treatments provided a significant benefit over placebo at most time points to 12 hours post-dosing. Both treatments were well tolerated. Conclusions:d-MPH-ER and d,l-MPH-ER improved ADHD symptoms and were well tolerated. While d-MPH-ER had a faster onset of action, d,l-MPH-ER retained greater effect at the end of the 12- hour classroom day.