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Study to evaluate benefit of modafinil in adolescents with poor intelligence

Comparison of efficacy of oral modafinil in improving cognition in adolescents with intellectual disability aged 10-18 years: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/096489
Enrollment
170
Registered
2025-10-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G439- Migraine, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Modafinil: oral 100 mg one tablet once daily for one week and then one tablet twice daily for next 11 weeks Control Intervention1: Placebo: One tablet once daily for one week and then o

Sponsors

Department of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adolescents with mild and moderate intellectual disability (full-scale IQ between 35 and 70)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Already receiving any stimulant or non-stimulant medication for hyperactivity (atomoxetine, methylphenidate, clonidine) or any typical or atypical antipsychotic Suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy (seizure within one month before enrolment) or receiving any medication for seizures, movement disorder or spasticity Severe hearing or vision impairment, which impairs accurate interpretation of subtests employed in MISIC Chronic cardiac, pulmonary, renal, hepatic or gastrointestinal illness Already receiving modafinil or have received modafinil previously Satisfying DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder Parents or adolescents not giving informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Full-scale intelligence quotientTimepoint: At 0 and 12 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating ScaleTimepoint: At 0 and 12 weeks;Adolescent Sleep Hygiene Scale scoreTimepoint: At 0 and 12 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prateek Kumar Panda

AIIMS, Rishikesh

drprateekpanda@gmail.com9650149735

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026