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. 2023 Mar 27;2023(3):CD009885. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009885.pub3

EUCTR2008‐001291‐71‐DE.

Study name Public title: not reported
Scientific title: Electrophysiological correlates of putative endophenotypes of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Methods Single‐blind, randomised controlled, parallel‐group trial
Study duration: 3 years
Participants Sample size (target): 120
Inclusion criteria
  • Aged 10‐50 years

  • DSM‐IV criteria of ADHD must be met (during childhood and actual)


Exclusion criteria
  • Significant psychiatric axis‐I comorbidities (bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, drug addiction)

  • Suicidal tendencies

  • Epilepsy

  • Metal parts in the head, heart pacemakers

  • Pregnancy

  • Severe medical comorbidities (cardiovascular or cerebrovascular illnesses, liver and kidney diseases hyperthyreosis)

  • Pre‐treatment with MPH or atomoxetine

  • Known incompatibility of MPH or atomoxetine

  • Intake of MAOIs within the last 14 days prior to pharmacological challenge

  • Actual treatment with other psychiatric medications

Interventions
  • Atomoxetine hydrochloride 10 mg

  • MPH 10 mg

  • Placebo

Outcomes Non‐serious AEs
  • Neurophysiological measures (instrument not reported)


Timing of outcome assessment not reported
Starting date 23 July 2008 (date of registration). Starting date not reported
Contact information Not available
Notes Sponsor: University of Wuerzburg
Declaration of interest: not reported