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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Phase 3NCT01500694

Access to Extended Release Guanfacine HCl for Subjects Who Participated in Studies SPD503-315 or SPD503-316 in Europe

A Phase 3 study testing Extended-release Guanfacine HCl (Intuniv, SPD503) in people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), run by Shire at 60 sites in 13 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

For subjects in Europe that have already participated in either Study SPD503-315 or SPD503-316. This is an extension study that will allow participants access to Extended-release Guanfacine Hydrochloride (HCl) for up to 2 years. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 to 17 years
What is being tested?
Extended-release Guanfacine HCl (Intuniv, SPD503)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
215 participants
Where
60 sitesin 13 countries
Study dates
20 Mar 2012to 15 Sep 2015
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 6 to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects where Study SPD503-318 was not available at the time of their final visit in the antecedent study (SPD503-315 or SPD503-316), may still be screened unless they are well-controlled on another ADHD medication with acceptable tolerability and the parent/caregiver is satisfied with their current ADHD medication.
  • Subject satisfied all entry criteria for the antecedent study (SPD503 315 or SPD503-316).
  • Subject who is a female of child-bearing potential (FOCP), defined as >9 years of age or <9 years of age and is post-menarchal, must have a negative serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy test at the Screening Visit (Visit 1) and a negative urine pregnancy test at the Baseline Visit (Visit 2) and agree to comply with any applicable contraceptive requirements of the protocol.
  • 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) Guideline E6 and applicable regulations, before completing any study-related procedures.
  • Subject and parent/LAR are willing, able, and likely to fully comply with all the testing and requirements defined in this protocol, including oversight of dosing. Specifically, the parent/LAR must be available upon awakening, to dispense the dose of investigational product for the duration of the study.
  • Subject has a supine and standing blood pressure (BP) measurement within the 95th percentile for age, sex, and height.
  • Subject is functioning at an age-appropriate level intellectually, as deemed by the Investigator.
  • Subject is able to swallow intact tablets.

Who cannot join

  • Subject has any current, controlled (requiring a prohibited medication or behavioural modification program) or uncontrolled, co-morbid psychiatric diagnosis (except oppositional defiant disorder), including any severe comorbid Axis II disorders or severe Axis I disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar illness, psychosis, pervasive developmental disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, 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 confound efficacy or safety assessments. The Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia - Present and Lifetime version (K-SADS-PL) rating from the antecedent study should be reviewed to confirm diagnosis, if necessary.
  • Subject who early terminated from Study SPD503-315 or Study SPD503-316 for protocol non-adherence, subject non-compliance, an AE, SAE, or withdrawal by subject.
  • Subject experienced any clinically significant AE in their prior SPD503 study (SPD503-315 or SPD503 316) that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would preclude exposure to SPD503.
  • Clinically important abnormality on urine drug and/or alcohol screen at the Screening Visit (Visit 1).
  • Subject has taken any investigational product as follows: last dose of investigational product in Study SPD503-315 within 7 days prior to the Baseline Visit (Visit 2); investigational product in Study SPD503 316 within 30 days prior to the Baseline Visit (Visit 2); any other investigational product within 30 days prior to the Baseline Visit (Visit 2) or any other ADHD medication within 30 days prior to Baseline Visit (Visit 2).
  • Subject is significantly overweight based on Center for Disease Control and Prevention Body Mass Index (BMI)-for-age sex-specific charts at the Screening Visit (Visit 1). Significantly overweight is defined as a BMI >95th percentile.
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  • Children aged 6 12 years with a body weight of less than 25.0kg or adolescents aged 13 years and older with a body weight of less than 34.0kg at the Screening Visit (Visit 1).
  • Subject has any condition or illness including clinically significant abnormal laboratory values at the Screening Visit (Visit 1) which, in the opinion of the Investigator, represents an inappropriate risk to the subject and/or could confound the interpretation of the study.
  • 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 suicidal ideation. Subjects with intermittent passive suicidal ideation are not necessarily excluded based on the assessment of the Investigator.
  • Subject has clinically significant ECG findings, as judged by the Investigator with consideration of the central ECG laboratory's interpretation, at the Baseline Visit (Visit 2).
  • Subject has a known or suspected allergy, hypersensitivity, or clinically significant intolerance to guanfacine hydrochloride, or any components found in SPD503.
  • Subject has a history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence, as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-Text RevisionÒ (DSM-IV-TRÒ; with the exception of nicotine) within the last 6 months.
  • 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.
  • Subject has a known history or presence of structural cardiac abnormalities, serious heart rhythm abnormalities, syncope, cardiac conduction problems (eg, clinically significant heart block), exercise related cardiac events including syncope and pre syncope, or clinically significant bradycardia.
  • Subject with orthostatic hypotension or a known history of controlled or uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Current use of any prohibited medication or other medications, including herbal supplements, that affect BP or heart rate or 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 the Baseline Visit (Visit 2).
  • Subject has a medical condition, other than ADHD, that requires treatment with medications that have CNS effects and/or affect performance.
  • Subject is female and is pregnant or currently lactating.
  • Subject failed screening or was previously enrolled in this study.

Trial locations and contacts

60 sites in 13 countries.

60 sites in 13 countries

Germany13 sites
  • Dr. med. Andreas Mahler

    Achim, 28632

  • Emovis GmbH

    Berlin, 10629

  • Sozialpsychitrisches Zentrum

    Dorsten, 46282

  • Klinik und Poliklinik fur Kinder-und Jugendpsychiatrie un psychotherapie

    Dresden, 01307

  • Dr. med Walter Robert Otto

    Fulda, 36037

  • Dr. med. Christian Wolff

    Hagen, 58093

  • Dr. med Friedrich Kaiser

    Hamburg, 22415

  • Institut fur Ganzheitliche Medizin und Wissenschaft GmbH

    Hüttenberg, 35625

  • Friedrich Schiller Universitat Jena Klinik fur Kinder und Jugendpsychiatrie

    Jena, 07743

  • Universitatsmedizin der Johannes-Gutenberg-Universitat

    Mainz, 55131

  • Kinder-und Jugendpsychiatrische Praxis

    München, 81241

  • Somni bene GmbH Institut fur Medizinische Forschung und Schlatmedizin

    Schwerin, 19053

  • Universitatsklinik Ulm

    Ulm, 89075

Other trials in Germany

Spain7 sites
  • Hospital Universitani Vall d'Hebron

    Barcelona, 08035

  • Hospital Infanta Leonor, Servicio de Psiquiatria

    Madrid, 28031

  • Hospital Fundacion Alcorcon

    Madrid, 28922

  • Hospital Son Llatzer

    Palma de Mallorca, 07198

  • Unidad de Salud Mental Infanto Juvenil

    Santander, 39011

  • Hospital Mutua de Terrassa

    Terrassa, Barcelona, 08221

  • Instituto Valenciano de Neurologia Pediatrica

    Valencia, 46010

Other trials in Spain

Ukraine7 sites
  • Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital

    Donetsk, 83008

  • Institute of Neurology, Psychiatry and Narcology

    Kharkiv, 61068

  • Institute of Health Care for Children and Teenagers

    Kharkiv

  • Lviv Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital

    Lviv, 79021

  • Odesa Regional Psychoneurological Dispensary

    Odesa, 65084

  • Poltava Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital

    Poltava, 36013

  • Vinnitsya regional psychoneurological hospital

    Vinnytsia, 21005

Other trials in Ukraine

Italy6 sites
  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico-Vittorio

    Catania, 95123

  • Azienda Ospedallera G Salvini - Ospedale Di Circolo de RHO

    Milan, 20017

  • Azienda Ospedallera Fatebenefratelli

    Milan, 20129

  • U.O di Neuropsichiatria Infantile

    Padova, 35143

  • IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris

    Pisa, 56018

  • Ospedale Policlinico GB Rossi

    Verona, 37134

Other trials in Italy

United Kingdom6 sites
  • The Children's Centre

    Norwich, NR4 7PA

  • Ryegate Children's Centre

    Sheffield, S10 5DD

  • Centenary House Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

    Sheffield, S6 3BR

  • Lister Hospital

    Stevenage, Herfordshire

  • Queen Elizabeth II Hospital - Howlands

    Welwyn Garden City, Herfordshire, AL7 4HQ

  • Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

    West Derby, Liverpool, L12 2AP

Other trials in United Kingdom

Poland5 sites
  • NZOZ Gdanskie Centrum Zdrowia

    Gdansk, 80-542

  • Centrum Badari Klinicznych House Sp. z.o.o.

    Gdansk, 80-546

  • Gabinet Psychiatrii Doroslych, Dzieci i Mlodziezy

    Torun, 87-100

  • Indywidualna Specjalisyczna Praktyka Lekarska

    Torun, 87-100

  • Contrum Neurospychiatrii Neuromed

    Wroclaw, 54-2353

Other trials in Poland

Belgium4 sites
  • Universitaire Kinder-end Jeugdpsychatrie

    Hoboken, 2660

  • Centre de Reference Neuropediatrique Multidisciplinaire

    Namur, 5000

  • Huisartspraktijk Jaak Mortelmans

    Oostham, 3845

  • Zlekenhuis Inkendaal Koninklijke Instelling v.z.w.

    Vlezenbeek, 1602

Other trials in Belgium

France3 sites
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Amiens

    Amiens, Picardie, 80054

  • Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens

    Bordeaux, 33076

  • Hopital Gui de Chauliac

    Montpellier, 34295

Other trials in France

Romania3 sites
  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie

    Bucharest, 041914

  • Spitalul Clinic de Psihiatrie Socoia

    Iași, 700282

  • Spitalul Clinic de Urgenta pentru Copli

    Timișoara, Timiș County, 300239

Other trials in Romania

Austria2 sites
  • Medizinische Universitat Graz Univ fur Kinder

    Graz, 6036

  • Institut fur Psychosomatik

    Vienna, 1010

Other trials in Austria

Netherlands2 sites
  • Flevo Research

    Almere Stad, 1311 RL

  • Mondriaan Zorggroep

    Heerlen, 6419 XZ

Other trials in Netherlands

Ireland1 site
  • Our Lady's Children's Hospital

    Crumlin, Dublin, 12

Other trials in Ireland

Sweden1 site
  • Drottning Silvias Barnsjukhus

    Gothenburg, SE-411 18

Other trials in Sweden

About this study

Official title: A Phase 3, Open-label, Multicentre Study to Provide Access to Guanfacine Hydrochloride Extended-release for European Subjects With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Who Participated in Study SPD503-315 or SPD503-316

For subjects in Europe that have already participated in either Study SPD503-315 or SPD503-316. This is an extension study that will allow participants access to Extended-release Guanfacine Hydrochloride (HCl) for up to 2 years. This study will help the sponsor evaluate long-term safety and tolerability of Extended-release Guanfacine HCl (SPD503).

Being tested
Extended-release Guanfacine HCl (Intuniv, SPD503)
Medical subject headings
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Extended-release Guanfacine HCl (Intuniv, SPD503)Drug

    Also called Intuniv, SPD503

    Subjects will be dosed orally once-daily in the AM at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 mg according to subjects weight and age

Study groups in NCT01500694
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Extended-release Guanfacine HClExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Extended-release Guanfacine HCl (Intuniv, SPD503)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline in Mean Systolic Blood Pressure at Final Assessment

    Systolic Blood pressure was measured at supine and standing position and mean supine systolic blood pressure was reported here. Final Assessment is the last valid assessment obtained after Baseline (Visit 2/Day 0) whilst on investigational product and before first dose taper medication [Visit 19/Early Termination (ET)/Day 714].

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

  2. Change From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure at Final Assessment

    Diastolic Blood pressure was measured at supine and standing position and mean supine diastolic blood pressure was reported here. Final Assessment is the last valid assessment obtained after Baseline (Visit 2/Day 0) whilst on investigational product and before first dose taper medication (Visit 19/ET/Day 714).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

  3. Change From Baseline in Mean Supine Pulse at Final Assessment

    Pulse was measured at supine and standing position and mean supine pulse was reported here. Final Assessment is the last valid assessment obtained after Baseline (Visit 2/Day 0) whilst on investigational product and before first dose taper medication (Visit 19/ET/Day 714).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

  4. Change From Baseline in Mean Height at Final Assessment

    Final Assessment is the last valid assessment obtained after Baseline (Visit 2/Day 0) whilst on investigational product and before first dose taper medication (Visit 19/ET/Day 714).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

  5. Change From Baseline in Mean Weight at Final Assessment

    Final Assessment is the last valid assessment obtained after Baseline (Visit 2/Day 0) whilst on investigational product and before first dose taper medication (Visit 19/ET/Day 714).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

  6. Change From Baseline in Electrocardiogram Result (QRS Interval) at Final Assessment

    Final Assessment is the last valid assessment obtained after Baseline (Visit 2/Day 0) whilst on investigational product and before first dose taper medication (Visit 19/ET/Day 714).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

  7. Change From Baseline in Electrocardiogram Result (QT Interval) at Final Assessment

    Final Assessment is the last valid assessment obtained after Baseline (Visit 2/Day 0) whilst on investigational product and before first dose taper medication (Visit 19/ET/Day 714).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

  8. Number of Participants With Suicidal Behavior and / or Ideation ("Yes" Response) on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

    C-SSRS is a clinician rated assessment of suicidal behavior and / or intent categorized as: Suicidal behavior=a "yes" response to any of 5 suicidal behavior questions (preparatory acts or behavior, aborted attempt, interrupted attempt, actual attempt, and completed suicide); Suicidal ideation=a "yes" response to any one of 5 suicidal ideation questions which includes wish to be dead, and 4 different categories of active suicidal ideation (thought, thought with method, thought with intent, thought with plan and intent).

    Measured: Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Change From Baseline in Attention-deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-IV (ADHD-RS-IV) - Total Score at Final Assessment

    ADHD-RS-IV was developed to measure the behaviours of children with ADHD with 18 items. Each item is scored from a range of 0 (reflecting no symptoms) to 3 (reflecting severe symptoms) with total scores ranging from 0-54. The 18 items may be grouped into 2 subscales: hyperactivity/impulsivity (even numbered items 2-18) and inattentiveness (odd numbered items 1-17) with possible score range from 0 (no symptoms) to 27 (most severe symptoms). The ADHD-RS-IV possible total scores range from 0 (no symptoms) to 54 (most severe symptoms). Final Assessment is the last valid assessment obtained after Baseline (Visit 2/Day 0) whilst on investigational product and before first dose taper medication (Visit 19/ET/Day 714).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

  2. Number of Participants Assessed With Clinical Global Impression Severity of Illness (CGI-S) Scale

    The CGI-S evaluate each participant's severity and improvement over time. The severity of a participant's condition is rated on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 to 7. The scale measures 0 = Not assessed, 1 = Normal, not at all ill, 2 = Borderline mentally ill (BL-MI), 3 = Mildly ill, 4 = Moderately ill, 5 = Markedly ill, 6 = Severely ill, 7 = Among the most extremely ill participant. Final Assessment is the last valid assessment obtained after Baseline (Visit 2/Day 0) whilst on investigational product and before first dose taper medication (Visit 19/ET/Day 714).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Dec 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study start20 Mar 2012
  3. Primary completion15 Sep 2015
  4. Study completion15 Sep 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
215 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01500694
Sponsor's protocol ID
SPD503-318
Other IDs
2011-004668-31
Status last verified
May 2021
First submitted
22 Dec 2011
Last updated
16 Jun 2021
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Huss M, Dirks B, Gu J, Robertson B, Newcorn JH, Ramos-Quiroga JA. Long-term safety and efficacy of guanfacine extended release in children and adolescents with ADHD. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2018 Oct;27(10):1283-1294. doi: 10.1007/s00787-018-1113-4. Epub 2018 Feb 13.

    PubMed 29442229

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Extended-release Guanfacine HCl (Intuniv, SPD503) in people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), run by Shire at 60 sites in 13 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 19 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jun 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 60 sites in Germany, Spain, Ukraine, Italy, United Kingdom and 8 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 18 May 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change From Baseline in Mean Systolic Blood Pressure at Final Assessment (time frame: Baseline (Day 0) and Final Assessment (last non missing data/up to Day 714)). The study lists 8 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01500694, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Jun 2021.

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