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Study Intervention Participants Outcomes<br />

Core symptoms<br />

CTRS: Hyperactivity Index<br />

Reference<br />

Firestone et al., 1986 53<br />

Co-existent problems<br />

Quay–Peterson Behaviour Problem Checklist:<br />

conduct problem<br />

Inclusion criteria<br />

1. 5–9 years <strong>of</strong> age<br />

2. Demonstration <strong>of</strong> symptoms before 3 years old<br />

3. A rating <strong>of</strong> 1.5 on <strong>the</strong> Teachers Hyperactivity Index<br />

4. IQ <strong>of</strong> ≥ 85 or greater (Peabody Picture Vocabulary)<br />

5. No signs <strong>of</strong> brain damage, epilepsy or psychosis<br />

Source<br />

AHRQ Report<br />

Educational performance<br />

Gates–MacGinitie Reading Test Vocabulary<br />

Grade (GMVG)<br />

Arm 1<br />

MPH plus non-drug intervention<br />

Average <strong>of</strong> 22 mg/day with a<br />

maximum <strong>of</strong> 30 mg <strong>and</strong> minimum <strong>of</strong><br />

10 mg; administered twice daily<br />

(a.m., noon). Parent training<br />

involved sessions <strong>and</strong> group<br />

meetings on child management <strong>and</strong><br />

learning how to cooperate efficiently<br />

with school personnel<br />

(Administered by parent <strong>and</strong> medical<br />

personnel)<br />

Setting<br />

Canada<br />

Design<br />

Parallel trial<br />

Psychological function<br />

Mean reaction time<br />

Diagnostic criteria<br />

DSM-III<br />

Number<br />

Total r<strong>and</strong>omised = 134 (male/female split not reported)<br />

Numbers in each arm not reported<br />

Depression or anxiety<br />

Not reported<br />

Quality <strong>of</strong> life<br />

Not reported<br />

Total analysed at post-test (3 months) = 73<br />

Arm 1 = 22<br />

Arm 2 = 21<br />

Arm 3 = 30<br />

Arm 2<br />

Placebo plus non-drug intervention<br />

Parent training<br />

(Administered by parent <strong>and</strong> medical<br />

personnel)<br />

Adverse events<br />

Not reported<br />

Additional outcomes<br />

Not reported<br />

Total with follow-up data (2 years) = 52<br />

Total analysed at follow-up = 30<br />

Arm 1 = 10<br />

Arm 2 = 9<br />

Arm 3 = 11<br />

(22 had switched from <strong>the</strong>ir original treatment condition)<br />

Duration<br />

Trial length: 3 months;<br />

follow-up: 2 years.<br />

Purpose<br />

Not explicitly stated.<br />

The authors examine<br />

long-term outcomes<br />

(2 years) <strong>of</strong> a 3-month<br />

trial that compared<br />

stimulant medication<br />

alone, stimulant<br />

medication plus parents<br />

trained in behaviour<br />

modification <strong>and</strong><br />

placebo plus parent<br />

training<br />

© Queen’s Printer <strong>and</strong> Controller <strong>of</strong> HMSO 2006. All rights reserved.<br />

Arm 3<br />

MPH<br />

Average <strong>of</strong> 22 mg/day with a<br />

maximum <strong>of</strong> 30 mg <strong>and</strong> minimum <strong>of</strong><br />

10 mg; administered twice daily<br />

(a.m., noon).<br />

(Administered by parent)<br />

Health Technology Assessment 2006; Vol. 10: No. 23<br />

Age<br />

5–9 years (range)<br />

IQ<br />

Not reported<br />

Co-morbid disorders<br />

Not reported<br />

Diagnostic subtypes<br />

Not reported<br />

Additional information<br />

No relevant information reported<br />

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