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Efficacy and Safety of Extended-release Guanfacine Hydrochloride in Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17 Years With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A Phase 3, Randomised, Double-blind, Multicentre, Parallel-group, Placebo- and Active-reference, Dose-optimisation Efficacy and Safety Study of Extended-release Guanfacine Hydrochloride in Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17 Years With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01244490
Enrollment
338
Registered
2010-11-19
Start date
2011-01-17
Completion date
2013-05-01
Last updated
2021-07-02

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

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Keywords

ADHD

Brief summary

For children and adolescents, how does SPD503 compare to placebo for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Interventions

Tablet, once daily, optimised dose (1mg to 7mg based on age and weight), 6-week maintenance duration on optimised dose.

DRUGAtomoxetine Hydrochloride

Capsule, once daily, optimised dose (10mg to 100mg based on weight), 8-9-weeks maintenance duration on optimised dose

DRUGPlacebo Comparator

Placebo

Sponsors

Shire
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Male or female, aged 6 17 years at the time of consent/assent at Screening (Visit 1). 2. Subject's parent or legally authorised representative (LAR) must provide signature of informed consent, and there must be documentation of assent (if applicable) by the subject indicating that the subject is aware of the investigational nature of the study and the required procedures and restrictions in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidance E6, and applicable regulations before completing any study related procedures at Screening (Visit 1). 3. Subject meets Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria for a primary diagnosis of ADHD, combined sub-type, hyperactive/impulsive sub-type, or inattentive sub-type based on a detailed psychiatric evaluation using the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia - Present and Lifetime version (K-SADS-PL). 4. Subject has a minimum ADHD-RS-IV total score of 32 at Baseline (Visit 2). 5. Subject has a minimum CGI-S score of 4 at Baseline (Visit 2). 6. Subject is functioning at an age-appropriate level intellectually, as judged by the Investigator. 7. Subject and parent/LAR understand, are willing, able, and likely to fully comply with the study procedures and restrictions defined in this protocol. 8. Subject is able to swallow intact tablets and capsules. 9. Subject who is a female of child-bearing potential (FOCP), defined as greater than or equal to 9 years of age or \<9 years of age and is menarchal, must have a negative serum beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy test at Screening (Visit 1) and a negative urine pregnancy test at Baseline (Visit 2) and agree to comply with any applicable contraceptive requirements of the protocol. 10. Subject has supine and standing blood pressure (BP) measurement within the 95th percentile for age, sex, and height

Exclusion criteria

1. Subject has a current, controlled (requiring a prohibited medication or behavioural modification program) or uncontrolled, co-morbid psychiatric diagnosis \[except oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)\], including any severe co-morbid Axis II disorders or severe Axis I disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar illness, psychosis, pervasive developmental disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), substance abuse disorder, or other symptomatic manifestations or lifetime history of bipolar illness, psychosis or conduct disorder that, in the opinion of the Investigator, contraindicate treatment with SPD503 or STRATTERA or confound efficacy or safety assessments. 2. Subject is well-controlled on their current medication, with acceptable tolerability, and the parent/caregiver does not object to the current medication. 3. Subject has any condition or illness including a clinically significant abnormal Screening (Visit 1) laboratory values which, in the opinion of the Investigator, represents an inappropriate risk to the subject and/or could confound the interpretation of the study. Mild stable asthma treated without the use of beta-2 agonist is not exclusionary. 4. Subject has a known history or presence of structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, serious heart rhythm abnormalities, syncope, tachycardia, cardiac conduction problems (eg, clinically significant heart block or QT interval prolongation), exercise-related cardiac events including syncope and pre syncope, or clinically significant bradycardia. 5. Subject has a known family history of sudden cardiac death, ventricular arrhythmia, or QT prolongation. 6. Subjects with orthostatic hypotension or a known history of hypertension. 7. Subject has glaucoma. 8. Subject has clinically significant ECG findings as judged by the Investigator with consideration of the central ECG laboratory's interpretation. 9. Subject has a history of a seizure disorder (other than a single childhood febrile seizure occurring before the age of 3 years) or the presence of a serious tic disorder including Tourette's Syndrome. 10. Current use of any prohibited medication or other medications, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors, herbal supplements, that affect BP or heart rate potent CYP2D6 inhibitors, medications known to prolong the QT/QTc interval, medications that lower seizure threshold, pressor agents, beta-2 agonists, medications that affect noradrenaline, medications that have central nervous system (CNS) effects or affect cognitive performance, such as sedating antihistamines and decongestant sympathomimetics (inhaled bronchodilators are permitted) or a history of chronic use of sedating medications \[ie, antihistamines\]) in violation of the protocol specified washout criteria at Baseline (Visit 2). 11. Subject has a history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence, as defined by DSM-IV (with the exception of nicotine) within the last 6 months. 12. Subject has taken another investigational product within 30 days prior to Baseline (Visit 2). 13. Subject is significantly overweight based on Center for Disease Control and Prevention Body Mass Index (BMI)-for-age gender specific charts at the Screening (Visit 1). Significantly overweight is defined as a BMI \>95th percentile. 14. Children aged 6 12 years with a body weight of less than 25kg or adolescents aged 13 17 years with a body weight of less than 34kg or greater than 91kg at Screening (Visit 1). 15. Subject has a known or suspected allergy, hypersensitivity, or clinically significant intolerance to guanfacine hydrochloride or atomoxetine hydrochloride, or any components found in SPD503 or STRATTERA. 16. Clinically important abnormality on drug and alcohol screen (excluding the subject's current ADHD stimulant if applicable) at Screening (Visit 1) 17. Subject is female and is pregnant or currently lactating. 18. Subject failed screening or was previously enrolled in this study. 19. Subject is currently considered a suicide risk in the opinion of the Investigator, has previously made a suicide attempt, or has a prior history of, or is currently demonstrating active suicide ideation. Subjects with intermittent passive suicidal ideation are not necessarily excluded based on the assessment of the Investigator. 20. History of failure to respond to an adequate trial of an α2-agonist or atomoxetine hydrochloride for the treatment of ADHD (consisting of an appropriate dose and adequate duration of therapy in the opinion of the investigator). 21. Subjects with renal or hepatic insufficiency.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-fourth Edition (ADHD-RS-IV) Total Score at Week 10/13 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Baseline and Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe ADHD-RS-IV consists of 18 items scored on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (severe symptoms) with total score ranging from 0 to 54. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants With Improvement on Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) ScoresUp to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsClinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) consists of a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Improvement is defined as a score of 1 (very much improved) or 2 (much improved) on the scale. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale - Parent Report (WFIRS-P) Learning and School Domain Scores at Week 10/13 - LOCFBaseline and Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe WFIRS-P Learning in School Domain is the mean of 10 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Family Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCFBaseline and Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe WFIRS-P Family Domain is the mean of 10 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Clinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCFUp to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsCGI-S assesses the severity of the subject's condition on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (normal, not at all ill) to 7 (among the most extremely ill). Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Health Utilities Index-2/3 (HUI 2/3) Scores - LOCFUp to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsHUI is used to describe health status and to obtain utility scores by collecting data using one or more questionnaires in formats selected to match the specific study design criteria. Scoring ranges from 0.00 (dead) to 1.00 (perfect health). Higher scores represent better health status. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Global Score at Week 10/13 - LOCFBaseline and Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe WFIRS-P Global Score is the mean of 50 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Academic Performance Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCFUp to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe WFIRS-P Academic Performance Domain is the mean of 4 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Behavior in School Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCFUp to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe WFIRS-P Behavior in School Domain is the mean of 6 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Life Skills Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCFUp to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe WFIRS-P Life Skills Domain is the mean of 10 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Child Self-Concept Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCFUp to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe WFIRS-P Child Self-Concept Domain is the mean of 3 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Social Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCFUp to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe WFIRS-P Social Domain is the mean of 7 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Risk Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCFUp to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe WFIRS-P Risk Domain is the mean of 10 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Change From Baseline in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale for Children (BPRS-C) Total Score at Weeks 10/13 - LOCFBaseline and up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe BPRS-C characterizes childhood behavioral and emotional symptomatology. A total of 21 items are rated on a scale from 0 (not present) to 6 (extremely severe) with a total score ranging from 0 to 126. A decrease in score indicates a reduction in psychopathology. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Structure Side-Effect QuestionnaireUp to 12 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 15 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsThe Structured Side-effect Questionnaire is a simple checklist of 17 side effects. The subject indicates whether a side effect has occurred since the last visit by marking 'yes' on the checklist for each of the events listed. Outcome measure is at 12 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 15 weeks for ages 13-17 years.
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)Up to 12 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 15 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 yearsC-SSRS is a semi-structured interview that captures the occurence, severity, and frequency of suicide-related thoughts and behaviors during the assessment period. The interview includes definitions and suggested questions to solicit the type of information needed to determine if a suicide-related thought or behaviour occurred. The assessment is done by the nature of the responses, not by a numbered scale. Outcome measure is at 12 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 15 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Countries

Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Once daily
111
Guanfacine Hydrochloride
Tablet, once daily, optimised dose (1mg to 7mg based on age and weight)
114
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
Capsule, once daily, optimised dose (10mg to 100mg based on weight)
112
Total337

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyAdverse Event195
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy1455
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up063
Overall StudyOther001
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject449

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboTotalAtomoxetine HydrochlorideGuanfacine Hydrochloride
Age, Continuous11.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.76
10.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.78
10.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.81
10.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.77
Age, Customized
13-17 years
32 Participants95 Participants30 Participants33 Participants
Age, Customized
6-12 years
79 Participants242 Participants82 Participants81 Participants
Region of Enrollment
AUSTRIA
2 Participants11 Participants5 Participants4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
CANADA
6 Participants19 Participants6 Participants7 Participants
Region of Enrollment
FRANCE
2 Participants6 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Region of Enrollment
GERMANY
23 Participants68 Participants22 Participants23 Participants
Region of Enrollment
IRELAND
0 Participants2 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Region of Enrollment
ITALY
5 Participants13 Participants4 Participants4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
POLAND
11 Participants37 Participants12 Participants14 Participants
Region of Enrollment
ROMANIA
5 Participants14 Participants6 Participants3 Participants
Region of Enrollment
SPAIN
16 Participants51 Participants17 Participants18 Participants
Region of Enrollment
SWEDEN
1 Participants4 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Region of Enrollment
UKRAINE
21 Participants54 Participants15 Participants18 Participants
Region of Enrollment
UNITED KINGDOM
1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Region of Enrollment
UNITED STATES
18 Participants56 Participants19 Participants19 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
25 Participants88 Participants25 Participants38 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
86 Participants249 Participants87 Participants76 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
62 / 11179 / 11467 / 112
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 1111 / 1140 / 112

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-fourth Edition (ADHD-RS-IV) Total Score at Week 10/13 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)

The ADHD-RS-IV consists of 18 items scored on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (severe symptoms) with total score ranging from 0 to 54. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Baseline and Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) defined as all randomized subjects who took at least 1 dose of investigational product. If more than 20% of the items used for summing a score were missing, the score was set to missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-fourth Edition (ADHD-RS-IV) Total Score at Week 10/13 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-15.0 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.1612
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-fourth Edition (ADHD-RS-IV) Total Score at Week 10/13 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-23.9 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.1531
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-fourth Edition (ADHD-RS-IV) Total Score at Week 10/13 - Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-18.8 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.1549
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-11.9, -5.8]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.01795% CI: [-6.8, -0.7]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale for Children (BPRS-C) Total Score at Weeks 10/13 - LOCF

The BPRS-C characterizes childhood behavioral and emotional symptomatology. A total of 21 items are rated on a scale from 0 (not present) to 6 (extremely severe) with a total score ranging from 0 to 126. A decrease in score indicates a reduction in psychopathology. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Baseline and up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Safety Population defined as of randomized subjects who took at least 1 dose of investigational product.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale for Children (BPRS-C) Total Score at Weeks 10/13 - LOCF-5.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.82
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale for Children (BPRS-C) Total Score at Weeks 10/13 - LOCF-8.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.4
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale for Children (BPRS-C) Total Score at Weeks 10/13 - LOCF-6.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.23
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale - Parent Report (WFIRS-P) Learning and School Domain Scores at Week 10/13 - LOCF

The WFIRS-P Learning in School Domain is the mean of 10 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Baseline and Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. If more than 30% of items used to derive the score were missing, the corresponding score was considered as missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale - Parent Report (WFIRS-P) Learning and School Domain Scores at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.419 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0537
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale - Parent Report (WFIRS-P) Learning and School Domain Scores at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.636 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0527
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale - Parent Report (WFIRS-P) Learning and School Domain Scores at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.581 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0534
p-value: 0.00395% CI: [-0.358, -0.076]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.02695% CI: [-0.305, -0.019]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Academic Performance Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF

The WFIRS-P Academic Performance Domain is the mean of 4 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. If more than 30% of items used to derive the score were missing, the corresponding score was considered as missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Academic Performance Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.555 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0784
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Academic Performance Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.766 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0757
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Academic Performance Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.681 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0759
p-value: 0.04395% CI: [-0.416, -0.007]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.23195% CI: [-0.331, 0.08]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Behavior in School Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF

The WFIRS-P Behavior in School Domain is the mean of 6 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. If more than 30% of items used to derive the score were missing, the corresponding score was considered as missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Behavior in School Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.363 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0512
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Behavior in School Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.592 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0502
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Behavior in School Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.544 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0509
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-0.364, -0.094]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.00995% CI: [-0.317, -0.045]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Child Self-Concept Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF

The WFIRS-P Child Self-Concept Domain is the mean of 3 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. If more than 30% of items used to derive the score were missing, the corresponding score was considered as missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Child Self-Concept Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.312 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0544
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Child Self-Concept Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.361 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0528
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Child Self-Concept Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.390 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0536
p-value: 0.595% CI: [-0.191, 0.094]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.28895% CI: [-0.222, 0.066]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Family Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF

The WFIRS-P Family Domain is the mean of 10 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Baseline and Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. If more than 30% of items used to derive the score were missing, the corresponding score was considered as missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Family Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.409 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0568
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Family Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.617 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0558
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Family Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.499 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0566
p-value: 0.00695% CI: [-0.358, -0.059]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.24295% CI: [-0.241, 0.061]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Global Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF

The WFIRS-P Global Score is the mean of 50 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Baseline and Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. If more than 30% of items used to derive the score were missing, the corresponding score was considered as missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Global Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.321 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0387
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Global Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.487 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0374
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Global Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.425 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0384
p-value: 0.00195% CI: [-0.266, -0.064]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.04895% CI: [-0.207, -0.001]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Life Skills Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF

The WFIRS-P Life Skills Domain is the mean of 10 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. If more than 30% of items used to derive the score were missing, the corresponding score was considered as missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Life Skills Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.383 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0422
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Life Skills Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.477 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0411
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Life Skills Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.450 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0422
p-value: 0.09695% CI: [-0.204, 0.017]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.24295% CI: [-0.18, 0.046]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Risk Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF

The WFIRS-P Risk Domain is the mean of 10 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. If more than 30% of items used to derive the score were missing, the corresponding score was considered as missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Risk Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.134 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0284
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Risk Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.190 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0275
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Risk Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.173 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0285
p-value: 0.13995% CI: [-0.131, 0.018]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.31595% CI: [-0.115, 0.037]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Social Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF

The WFIRS-P Social Domain is the mean of 7 items, ranging from 0 (never/not at all) to 3 (very often/very much). Higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. If more than 30% of items used to derive the score were missing, the corresponding score was considered as missing.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Social Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.322 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0537
Guanfacine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Social Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.555 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0519
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideChange From Baseline in the WFIRS-P Social Domain Score at Week 10/13 - LOCF-0.434 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.0532
p-value: 0.00195% CI: [-0.374, -0.092]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.12495% CI: [-0.253, 0.031]ANCOVA
Secondary

Clinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF

CGI-S assesses the severity of the subject's condition on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (normal, not at all ill) to 7 (among the most extremely ill). Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. Not all subjects in the FAS population had data for this outcome.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF2 (Borderline mentally ill)15.3 percentage of participants
PlaceboClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF5 (Markedly ill)25.2 percentage of participants
PlaceboClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF4 (Moderately ill)20.7 percentage of participants
PlaceboClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF1 (Normal, not at all ill)9.9 percentage of participants
PlaceboClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF7 (Amongst the most extremely ill)1.8 percentage of participants
PlaceboClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF6 (Severely ill)6.3 percentage of participants
PlaceboClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF3 (Mildly ill)20.7 percentage of participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF4 (Moderately ill)22.3 percentage of participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF1 (Normal, not at all ill)14.3 percentage of participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF2 (Borderline mentally ill)23.2 percentage of participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF3 (Mildly ill)31.3 percentage of participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF5 (Markedly ill)5.4 percentage of participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF6 (Severely ill)3.6 percentage of participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF7 (Amongst the most extremely ill)0 percentage of participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF5 (Markedly ill)13.4 percentage of participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF2 (Borderline mentally ill)19.6 percentage of participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF7 (Amongst the most extremely ill)1.8 percentage of participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF6 (Severely ill)7.1 percentage of participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF4 (Moderately ill)19.6 percentage of participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF3 (Mildly ill)32.1 percentage of participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideClinical Global Impression-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) - LOCF1 (Normal, not at all ill)6.3 percentage of participants
p-value: <0.001Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.196Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

C-SSRS is a semi-structured interview that captures the occurence, severity, and frequency of suicide-related thoughts and behaviors during the assessment period. The interview includes definitions and suggested questions to solicit the type of information needed to determine if a suicide-related thought or behaviour occurred. The assessment is done by the nature of the responses, not by a numbered scale. Outcome measure is at 12 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 15 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 12 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 15 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: SP

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)Suicidal Ideation2 participants
PlaceboColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)Suicidal Behaviour0 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)Suicidal Ideation3 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)Suicidal Behaviour0 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)Suicidal Ideation5 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)Suicidal Behaviour0 participants
Secondary

Health Utilities Index-2/3 (HUI 2/3) Scores - LOCF

HUI is used to describe health status and to obtain utility scores by collecting data using one or more questionnaires in formats selected to match the specific study design criteria. Scoring ranges from 0.00 (dead) to 1.00 (perfect health). Higher scores represent better health status. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. Not all subjects in the FAS population had data for this outcome.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboHealth Utilities Index-2/3 (HUI 2/3) Scores - LOCF0.927 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.095
Guanfacine HydrochlorideHealth Utilities Index-2/3 (HUI 2/3) Scores - LOCF0.922 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.0908
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideHealth Utilities Index-2/3 (HUI 2/3) Scores - LOCF0.913 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.1052
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Improvement on Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) Scores

Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) consists of a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Improvement is defined as a score of 1 (very much improved) or 2 (much improved) on the scale. Outcome measure is at 10 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 13 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 10 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 13 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Full Analysis Set. Not all subjects in the FAS population had data for this outcome.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Improvement on Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) Scores44.1 percentage of participants
Guanfacine HydrochloridePercentage of Participants With Improvement on Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) Scores67.9 percentage of participants
Atomoxetine HydrochloridePercentage of Participants With Improvement on Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) Scores56.3 percentage of participants
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [11.1, 36.4]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.02495% CI: [-0.9, 25.1]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Structure Side-Effect Questionnaire

The Structured Side-effect Questionnaire is a simple checklist of 17 side effects. The subject indicates whether a side effect has occurred since the last visit by marking 'yes' on the checklist for each of the events listed. Outcome measure is at 12 weeks for ages 6-12 years and at 15 weeks for ages 13-17 years.

Time frame: Up to 12 weeks for children aged 6-12 years and up to 15 weeks for adolescents aged 13-17 years

Population: Safety Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireInsomnia19 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireSomnolence26 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireVomiting11 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDepression7 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDecreased Appetite25 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireItching7 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireRash4 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireMissed Menses0 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireIncreased Appetite30 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireHeadache35 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDiarrhea15 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDizziness16 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireFatigue30 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireNausea19 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireNervousnes/Anxiety25 participants
PlaceboStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireAbdominal Pain26 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDiarrhea18 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireAbdominal Pain45 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireIncreased Appetite40 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireSomnolence57 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireNausea30 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireInsomnia32 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDepression7 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireHeadache52 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireFatigue55 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDecreased Appetite31 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireNervousnes/Anxiety37 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireRash9 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireVomiting7 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDizziness28 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireMissed Menses1 participants
Guanfacine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireItching13 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireMissed Menses0 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireNausea39 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireVomiting25 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDiarrhea8 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireAbdominal Pain42 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDecreased Appetite48 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireIncreased Appetite25 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireHeadache34 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDizziness23 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireFatigue35 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireNervousnes/Anxiety34 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireInsomnia24 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireSomnolence38 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireDepression9 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireItching10 participants
Atomoxetine HydrochlorideStructure Side-Effect QuestionnaireRash8 participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 8, 2026