A Trial of Centanafadine Efficacy and Safety in Children With Attention-deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Last updated: April 1, 2025
Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Williams Syndrome

Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd - Adults)

Treatment

placebo capsule

centanafadine capsule

Clinical Study ID

NCT05428033
405-201-00021
  • Ages 4-12
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This trial will be conducted to evaluate the efficacy of centanafadine QD XR versus placebo in the treatment of child subjects (4 to 12 years, inclusive) with ADHD. The trial will consist of a screening period, a double-blind treatment period, and follow-up period.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males and females aged 4 to 12 years (inclusive) at the time of informedconsent/assent.

  • A primary diagnosis of ADHD based on DSM-5 diagnosis criteria as confirmed with theMINI-KID.

  • A minimum symptoms total raw score of ≥ 28 on the ADHD-RS-5 at baseline for allsubjects.

  • A score of 4 or higher on the CGI-S-ADHD at baseline.

  • Subjects aged 4 or 5 years only: has failed adequate psychotherapy or in theinvestigator's opinion, is severe enough to require pharmacotherapy in the absenceof prior psychotherapy.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Comorbid diagnosis of: Tourette's Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder that issevere enough to interfere with trial procedures, Panic Disorder, Conduct Disorder,Psychosis, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Autism SpectrumDisorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder that is severe enough to interfere withtrial conduct (allowed if it is not the primary focus of treatment),Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder that is severe enough to interfere with trial conduct (allowed if it is not the primary focus of treatment), or MDD with current majordepressive episode.

  • A significant risk of committing suicide based on history and the investigator'sclinical judgment, or routine psychiatric status examination, Current suicidalbehavior, Imminent risk of injury to self, Active suicidal ideation. A history ofsuicidal behavior (over the last 6 months).

  • BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or ≤ 5th percentile for age and gender based on US CDC criteria.

  • Has initiated, changed, or discontinued receiving psychological interventions forADHD within the 30 days before the screening visit, or is anticipated to start newtreatment during the trial.

Study Design

Total Participants: 574
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: placebo capsule
Phase: 3
Study Start date:
July 11, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
March 17, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • For additional information regarding sites, contact 844-687-8522

    New York, New York 10012
    United States

    Site Not Available

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