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An Open-Label Treatment With Randomization Observation, Investigator-Initiated Study, on the Duration and Efficacy of Jornay PM (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules) on Adult ADHD Symptoms and Executive Function and Emotional Regulation Throughout the Day Into Early Evening

An Open-Label Treatment With Randomization Observation, Investigator-Initiated Study, on the Duration and Efficacy of Jornay PM (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules) on Adult ADHD Symptoms and Executive Function and Emotional Regulation Throughout the Day Into Early Evening

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06577779
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-08-29
Start date
2025-01-29
Completion date
2026-10-30
Last updated
2026-04-29

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Conditions

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Keywords

ADHD, Adult ADHD

Brief summary

The goal of this study is to extend the efficacy evidence of sustained release methylphenidate compound (JornayPM) in adults with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). JornayPM has recently been approved for treatment of patients 6 years and older with ADHD; the release mechanism is unique among ADHD products in that it is taken in the evening, with effects in the morning upon awakening and then throughout the subsequent day. Of note, to date, there is no clinical data as to the tolerability or clinical effects or dosing in adults with ADHD; therefore the primary aim of this trial is to gather the first set of these data.

Interventions

Subjects will start at dose of 40mg (DR/ER-MPH) day with titrations of 20mg leading to a maximum dose of 100mg (DR/ER-MPH).

Sponsors

NYU Langone Health
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Adults ages 18-60 years, inclusive at the time of consent 2. Able to provide signed informed consent 3. Any gender 4. Subjects with a current primary Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) -5 diagnosis of ADHD of predominantly inattentive presentation, or combined presentations) as confirmed by the Adult ADHD Clinical Diagnostic Scale (ACDS) Version 1.2. 5. Subjects who are not receiving any pharmacological treatment for ADHD must have an DSM AISRS 18 item total score of ≥ 28 at screening. Subjects who were previously receiving pharmacological treatment for ADHD at screening must have a minimum total DSM AISRS 18 item score of ≥ 22 at screening 6. Dysthymia and anxiety disorders in remission, but stable on psychiatric medication for three weeks or more at the discretion of principal investigator will be allowed. Medication for these disorders to remain constant for the duration of the protocol. 7. Subjects, who have not used stimulant medication in the past 2 months. 8. Occasional use of marijuana (less than 3 times weekly) will be allowed during screening process until subject is enrolled into the study. After subject is enrolled onto Jornay PM, subject is asked to complete an attestation. The attestation will state that the subject will not consume marijuana while in the study. 9. No illicit substance will be allowed at screening or during the study.

Exclusion criteria

1. Known hypersensitivity to methylphenidate, or product components. 2. Concurrent treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or use of an MAOI within the preceding 14 days. 3. Lifetime bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, autism, intellectual disability except mood disorders accepted under the inclusion criteria at the discretion of the principal investigator. 4. Active suicidality within past year, or history of suicide attempt in past 2 years 5. Any history of severe past drug dependence determined by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) (i.e., a focus of clinical attention or a cause of substantial social or occupational difficulty) 6. Concurrent substance abuse and/or history of substance use within 6 months (except for marijuana use of less than three times a week and/or history of excessive marijuana use of less than three times a week within 6 months). 7. Use of any prescribed benzodiazepine 8. Any unstable medical or neurological condition; clinically significant medical abnormalities such as cardiovascular abnormalities, and any chronic condition of the central nervous system 9. Antidepressants and anti-anxiety agents (including benzodiazepines) taken in stable doses will be allowed, while other psychotropic medications, including hallucinogens, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics will not be allowed 10. Known nonresponse to MPH treatment 11. History of allergic reaction or sensitivity to MPH 12. Female of childbearing age, who are breastfeeding, pregnant, planning to be pregnant or men planning to make a woman pregnant during the study or for one-month post study 13. PI/clinician discretion

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Expanded Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) Score from Baseline to Week 3Baseline, Week 3The expanded AISRS is an 18-item questionnaire assessing symptoms of adult ADHD. Items are ranked on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (none) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate more severe symptoms of ADHD.
Change in Expanded Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) Score from Baseline to Week 10Baseline, Week 10The expanded AISRS is an 18-item questionnaire assessing symptoms of adult ADHD. Items are ranked on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (none) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate more severe symptoms of ADHD.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Expanded AISRS - Overall Inattentive (IA) Subscale ScoreBaseline, Week 39-item subscale of the AISRS assessing inattentive symptoms of ADHD. Items are ranked on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (none) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 27; higher scores indicate greater overall inattentive symptoms.
Change in Expanded AISRS - Hyperactive/Impulsive (HI) Subscale ScoreBaseline, Week 39-item subscale of the AISRS assessing hyperactive/impulsive symptoms of ADHD. Items are ranked on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (none) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 27; higher scores indicate greater hyperactive/impulsive symptoms.
Change from Baseline in Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) Scale ScoreBaseline, Week 31-item clinician-rated assessment of the severity of a subject's mental illness. The severity of illness is rated as follows: 0 (not assessed), 1 (normal, not at all ill), 2 (borderline mentally ill), 3 (mildly ill), 4 (moderately ill), 5 (markedly ill), 6 (severely ill), 7 (among the most extremely ill subjects). The total score is the numerical ranking provided by the clinician.
11-Hours Post-Dose Time-Sensitive ADHD Symptom Scale (TASS) Score at Visit 3Week 3 (11-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
11-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 4Week 4 (11-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
11-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 5Week 5 (11-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
11-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 6Week 6 (11-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
11-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 7Week 7 (11-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
11-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 8Week 8 (11-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
11-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 9Week 9 (11-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
11-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 10Week 10 (11-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
16-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 3Week 3 (16-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
16-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 4Week 4 (16-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
16-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 5Week 5 (16-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
16-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 6Week 6 (16-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
16-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 7Week 7 (16-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
16-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 8Week 8 (16-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
16-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 9Week 9 (16-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
16-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 10Week 10 (16-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
21-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 3Week 3 (21-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
21-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 4Week 4 (21-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
21-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 5Week 5 (21-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
21-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 6Week 6 (21-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
21-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 7Week 7 (21-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
21-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 8Week 8 (21-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
21-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 9Week 9 (21-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
21-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 10Week 10 (21-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
24-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 3Week 3 (24-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
24-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 4Week 4 (24-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
24-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 5Week 5 (24-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
24-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 6Week 6 (24-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
24-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 7Week 7 (24-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
24-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 8Week 8 (24-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
24-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 9Week 9 (24-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
24-Hours Post-Dose TASS Score at Visit 10Week 10 (24-hours Post-Dose)18-item assessment of ADHD symptoms. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 54; higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
11-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 3Week 3 (11-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
11-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 8Week 8 (11-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
11-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 10Week 10 (11-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
16-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 3Week 3 (16-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
16-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 8Week 8 (16-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
16-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 10Week 10 (16-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
21-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 3Week 3 (21-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
21-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 8Week 8 (21-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
21-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 10Week 10 (21-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
24-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 3Week 3 (24-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
24-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 8Week 8 (24-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
24-Hours Post-Dose Smoothness of Effect Scale (AMSES) Score at Visit 10Week 10 (24-hours Post-Dose)5-item assessment of the smoothness of effect of ADHD medication throughout the day following dosing. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 20; higher scores indicate greater smoothness of effect of medication.
Change in Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS) Symptom Checklist ScoreBaseline, Week 3The ASRS is a 31-item questionnaire assessing frequency of ADHD symptoms over the previous 7 days. Items are rate on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0 to 124; higher scores indicate greater frequency of ADHD symptoms.
Change in Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Adult Version (BRIEF-A) ScoreBaseline, Week 3The BRIEF-A is a 75-item self-report questionnaire assessing behavioral issues. Items are rated on a 3-point Likert scale: 0 (never), 1 (sometimes), and 2 (often).

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTTerry Leon, MS, RN
Terry.Leon@nyulangone.org646-754-4841
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORLenard Adler, MD

NYU Langone Health

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 30, 2026