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Study Intervention Participants Outcomes<br />
Core symptoms<br />
IOWA<br />
CTRS<br />
Inattention–overactivity<br />
References<br />
Pliszka et al., 1999; 319<br />
Pliszka et al., 2000; 83<br />
Faraone et al., 2001320 <strong>and</strong> Pliszka, 2003100 Co-existent problems<br />
IOWA<br />
CTRS<br />
Aggression/defiance factor<br />
Source<br />
NICE Report<br />
Educational performance<br />
Not reported<br />
Arm 1<br />
MPH<br />
Dosage <strong>and</strong> number <strong>of</strong> administrations were<br />
adjusted at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> weeks 1 <strong>and</strong> 2 via an<br />
algorithm based on teacher <strong>and</strong> parent<br />
ratings. Final dose: 25.2 ± 13.6 mg/day;<br />
(0.39 mg/kg per dose); administered one to<br />
three times daily (morning, noon or after<br />
school)<br />
(Individual administering medication not<br />
reported)<br />
Setting<br />
USA<br />
Psychological function<br />
Not reported<br />
Design<br />
Parallel trial<br />
Depression or anxiety<br />
Not reported<br />
Inclusion criteria<br />
1. Diagnosis <strong>of</strong> ADHD<br />
2. School grades 1–5<br />
3. No o<strong>the</strong>r medical illness<br />
4. No current treatment with o<strong>the</strong>r non-stimulant<br />
psychotropic medication<br />
5. No major depression episode, manic episode, or tic<br />
disorder. (Children with o<strong>the</strong>r co-morbid conditions,<br />
e.g. CD, ODD or mild anxiety were included)<br />
6. No history <strong>of</strong> psychosis or signs <strong>of</strong> psychosis or<br />
significantly depressed mood<br />
7. At least 1.5 SD above <strong>the</strong> mean for age <strong>and</strong> sex on <strong>the</strong><br />
IOWA CTRS inattention–overactivity factor <strong>and</strong><br />
elevated Conners’ Global Index<br />
8. IQ not lower than 75 (KBIT composite)<br />
Arm 2<br />
Adderall<br />
Dosage <strong>and</strong> number <strong>of</strong> administrations were<br />
adjusted at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> weeks 1 <strong>and</strong> 2 via an<br />
algorithm based on teacher <strong>and</strong> parent<br />
ratings. Final dose: 12.5 ± 4.1 mg/day<br />
(0.31 mg/kg per dose); administered once or<br />
twice daily (morning or after school)<br />
(Individual administering medication not<br />
reported)<br />
Duration<br />
Treatment period:<br />
3 weeks<br />
Quality <strong>of</strong> life<br />
Conners’ Global Index (parents)<br />
CGI-I (psychiatrist)<br />
Diagnostic criteria<br />
Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children<br />
Number<br />
Total r<strong>and</strong>omised = 58 (male/female split not reported)<br />
Arm 1 = 20<br />
Arm 2 = 20<br />
Arm 3 = 18<br />
Purpose<br />
To compare Adderall<br />
with MPH for <strong>the</strong><br />
treatment <strong>of</strong> ADHD<br />
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Adverse events<br />
Multi-Modality Treatment <strong>of</strong> ADHD Side<br />
Effects Scale<br />
Health Technology Assessment 2006; Vol. 10: No. 23<br />
Additional outcomes<br />
Weight<br />
58 participants are reported on in this paper, but is<br />
ambiguous whe<strong>the</strong>r more were initially r<strong>and</strong>omised (up<br />
to 62?)<br />
Arm 3<br />
Placebo<br />
One to three times daily<br />
(Individual administering medication not<br />
reported)<br />
Total withdrawals = 5<br />
Arm 1 = 1<br />
Arm 2 = 2<br />
Arm 3 = 2<br />
Reasons for withdrawals:<br />
Arm 1: No response <strong>and</strong> adverse effects<br />
(n = 11)<br />
Arm 2: Adverse events (n = 2)<br />
Arm 3: No response (n = 2)<br />
Age<br />
8.1 years (mean); 1.4 years (SD)<br />
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