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Clonidine Extended-Release as Add-on to Central Stimulants for ADHD: A Real-World Observational Study

Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of extended-release chlorodiazepoxide tablets in the treatment of patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) combined with central stimulants - An observational real-world clinical study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600126043
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-06-02
Start date
2026-06-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Interventions

Patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:Receive treatment with central nervous system stimulants and use Clonidine Hydrochloride Sustained-release Tablets in combination based on clinic

Sponsors

Shanghai Children's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 17 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Both parents (legal representatives) and the patient agree to participate in the study. Either one or both parents (legal representatives) and the patient shall sign the informed consent form (patients under 8 years old are not required to sign the informed consent form and will only receive information disclosure); 2. Meeting the diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5); 3. ADHD patients who plan to receive or are currently receiving monotherapy with central stimulants (including patients with insufficient response or intolerance to stimulants); 4. No restriction on gender, with an age range of 6 to 17 years old (inclusive).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of mental disorders who require antipsychotic medication, or those suffering from severe mental disorders deemed by the investigator to interfere with the study results; 2. Individuals allergic to clonidine and its excipients; 3. Patients who have used clonidine-class drugs within 30 days prior to screening; 4. Those with a history of alcohol or drug abuse and addiction; 5. Pregnant and lactating women; 6. Persons judged by the investigator to be ineligible for this trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in Total Score of SNAP-IV (Physician Version) compared to baseline;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
SNAP-IV (Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Rating Scale)(Physician Version) Subscale Scoring;12-lead electrocardiogram;Adverse events;Total Score of SNAP-IV (Physician Version);Liver and kidney function (ALT, AST, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, creatinine, urea, uric acid);Total score of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire;Combined medication;Total score of the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJinjin Chen

Shanghai Children's Hospital

chenjj@shchildren.com.cn+86 21 52976152

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026