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ArticleJournal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology2018

Optimization of Methylphenidate Extended-Release Chewable Tablet Dose in Children with ADHD: Open-Label Dose Optimization in a Laboratory Classroom Study.

Sharon B Wigal, Ann Childress, Sally A Berry, Heidi W Belden, Phillip Chappell, Dalia B Wajsbrot, Praneeta Nagraj, Richat Abbas, Donna Palumbo

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Sharon B Wigal1 University of California Irvine , Irvine, California.
Ann Childress2 Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Inc. , Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sally A Berry3 Pfizer Inc. , New York, New York.
Heidi W Belden3 Pfizer Inc. , New York, New York.
Phillip Chappell4 Pfizer Inc. , Groton, Connecticut.
Dalia B Wajsbrot3 Pfizer Inc. , New York, New York.
Praneeta Nagraj3 Pfizer Inc. , New York, New York.
Richat Abbas5 Pfizer Inc. , Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Donna Palumbo3 Pfizer Inc. , New York, New York.

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Abstract

objectiveTo examine methylphenidate extended-release chewable tablets (MPH ERCT) dose patterns, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptom scores, and safety during the 6-week, open-label (OL) dose-optimization period of a phase 3, laboratory classroom study.

methodsBoys and girls (6-12 years) diagnosed with ADHD were enrolled. MPH ERCT was initiated at 20 mg/day; participants were titrated in 10-20 mg/day increments weekly based on efficacy and tolerability (maximum dose, 60 mg/day). Dose-optimization period efficacy assessments included the ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS-IV), analyzed by week in a post hoc analysis using a mixed-effects model for repeated measures with final optimized dose (20, 30/40, or 50/60 mg), visit, final optimized dose and visit interaction, and baseline score as terms. Adverse events (AEs) and concomitant medications were collected throughout the study.

resultsMean MPH ERCT daily dose increased weekly from 29.4 mg/day after the first dose adjustment at week 1 (n = 90) to 42.8 mg/day after the final adjustment at week 5 (n = 86). Final optimized MPH ERCT dose ranged from 20 to 60 mg/day. Mean final optimized MPH ERCT dose ranged from 40.0 mg/day in 6-8 year-old participants to 44.8 mg/day for 11-12 year-old participants. There was a progressive decrease in mean (standard deviation) ADHD-RS-IV total score from 40.1 (8.72) at baseline to 12.4 (7.88) at OL week 5, with similar improvement patterns for hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattentiveness subscale scores. Participants optimized to MPH ERCT 50/60 mg/day had a significantly higher mean (standard error) ADHD-RS-IV score at baseline compared with participants optimized to MPH ERCT 20 mg/day (42.4 [1.34] vs. 35.1 [2.55]; p = 0.013). Treatment-emergent AEs were reported by 65/90 (72.2%) participants in the dose-optimization period.

conclusionsDose-optimization period results describing relationships between change in ADHD symptom scores and final optimized MPH ERCT dose will be valuable for clinicians optimizing MPH ERCT dose.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityCentral Nervous System StimulantsChildDelayed-Action PreparationsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansMaleMethylphenidateTabletsTreatment OutcomeCentral Nervous System StimulantsDelayed-Action PreparationsMethylphenidateTabletsattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderdose–response relationshipdrugmethylphenidatepharmaceutical formulationsymptoms

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PMCPMC5994665

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