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SynthesisPsychopharmacology2025

Safety and efficacy of dasotraline for patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 1594 patients including GRADE qualifications.

Mohamed Ezzat M Mansour, Khalid Radwan Alsaadany, Mohamed Awad E Ahmed, Ahmed Ezzat Elmetwalli

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Mohamed Ezzat M MansourFaculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt. dr.mohammed.ezzat.mansour@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-2195-2353
Khalid Radwan AlsaadanyMedical Research Group of Egypt, Negida Academy, Arlington, MA, USA.
Mohamed Awad E AhmedMedical Research Group of Egypt, Negida Academy, Arlington, MA, USA.
Ahmed Ezzat ElmetwalliMedical Research Group of Egypt, Negida Academy, Arlington, MA, USA.

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Abstract

introductionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. It is one of the most common mental disorders in youth worldwide characterized by persistent overactivity and impulsivity/inattention symptoms associated with social and academic impairment. dasotraline has been suggested to play a pivotal role as a serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine reuptake inhibitor. This study aimed to create evidence from published randomized clinical trials (RCTs) about the benefits of dasotraline for ADHD patients.

methodsA computer literature search (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane CENTRAL) was conducted. We included RCTs comparing dasotraline versus placebo. The primary outcome measure was the ADHD Rating Scale-IV score, pooled as the mean difference between the two groups from baseline to the endpoint. The secondary outcome measures were the ADHD Rating Scale-IV Inattention score, ADHD Rating Scale-IV Hyperactivity score.

resultsFive RCTs with a total of 1594 patients were included in this study. dasotraline showed a significant improvement in the primary outcome (MD -2.65, 95% CI [-4.14 to -1.17], P= 0.0004

conclusionThe results showed that dasotraline demonstrated a significant improvement in both primary and secondary outcomes, establishing its efficacy as a novel treatment for ADHD symptoms. However, mild to moderate side effects were observed.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeADHDAttention deficit/hyperactivityDasotralineDopamineNorepinephrine

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