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CompletedNCT04085172

Safety study of guanfacine hydrochloride in ADHD

This study is completed in the United States, in the United Kingdom, in Belgium, .... It is testing guanfacine hydrochloride for ADHD.

ADHDDrugFrom 6 Years to 17 Years

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What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether TAK-503 may be useful for adolescents experiencing ADHD.

What would participation involve?

Participants may receive TAK-503, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Austria, in Belgium, and in Germany.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adolescents with ADHD. Because it involves minors, a parent or guardian may need to be involved.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, what role parents or guardians have in the process.

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Study start dateStarted: September 18, 2019
Recruitment status
Completed
Enrollment listed in the registry
396
Sponsor
Shire
Sponsor type
Unknown or unclear
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug, OTHER
Study phase
Phase 4Usually happens after approval, to monitor real-world use, safety, and longer-term outcomes.
Locations
United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, ...
Age range
From 6 Years to 17 Years
Official registry ID
NCT04085172
Official title
A Phase 4, Multicenter, 2-part Study Composed of a Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, Active-comparator, Dose-optimization Evaluation Followed by a 1-Year Open-label Evaluation to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Guanfacine Hydrochloride Prolonged-release (SPD503) in Children and Adolescents Aged 6 to 17 Years With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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Austria · 2 sites
  • LKH-Klinikum Graz
    Graz
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Medizinische Universtität Wien
    Vienna
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Belgium · 3 sites
  • UZ Brussel
    Brussels
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • UPC KU Leuven Afdeling Kinderpsychiatrie ADHD-raadpleging
    Leuven
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Foyer Saint Francois
    Namur
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Germany · 4 sites
  • Zentralinstitut fuer Seelische Gesundheit
    Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Universitaetsklinikum Koeln
    Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Rheinhessen-Fachklinik Mainz
    Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Universitaetsklinikum Freiburg
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Netherlands · 2 sites
  • EB FlevoResearch
    Almere Stad
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • EB UtrechtResearch
    Utrecht
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Portugal · 6 sites
  • Hospital de Cascais - Dr. José de Almeida
    Alcabideche
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Centro Clinico Academico 2CA Associacao Braga, Hospital de Braga Piso 1, Ala E
    Braga
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Centro Hospitalar Universitario Cova da Beira, E.P.E
    Covilha
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira Guimarães
    Guimarães
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Hospital CUF Descobertas
    Lisbon
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Centro Materno Infantil do Norte (CMIN) Centro Hospitalar Universitario do Porto
    Porto
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Spain · 8 sites
  • Clinica Universidad de Navarra
    Pamplona, Navarre
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
    Barcelona
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Clinica Dr. Quintero
    Madrid
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Hospital Infanta Leonor
    Madrid
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Hospital Universitario Fundacion Alcorcon
    Madrid
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Complejo Hospitalario de Palencia
    Palencia
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Corporacio Sanitaria Parc Tauli
    Sabadell
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Instituto Valenciano de Neurología Pediátrica (INVANEP)
    Valencia
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Sweden · 3 sites
  • Barnneuropsykiatriska enheten, Sahlgrenska University hospital
    Gothenburg
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Regionhälsan
    Mölnlycke
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • PRIMA Barn- och Vuxenpsykiatri AB
    Norsborg
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
United Kingdom · 2 sites
  • Tayside Children Hospital
    Dundee
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Lister Hospital
    Stevenage
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
United States · 20 sites
  • Harmonex Neuroscience Research
    Dothan, Alabama
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Advanced Research Center, Inc.
    Anaheim, California
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Sun Valley Research Center, Inc.
    Imperial, California
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Alliance Research
    Long Beach, California
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • PCSD Feighner Research
    San Diego, California
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Homestead Medical Research
    Homestead, Florida
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Care Research Center, Inc.
    Miami, Florida
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
    Orlando, Florida
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • AMR Conventions Research, Ltd
    Naperville, Illinois
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Collective Medical Research LLC
    Prairie Village, Kansas
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Qualmedica Research, LLC
    Bowling Green, Kentucky
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Qualmedica Research, LLC
    Owensboro, Kentucky
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Alivation Research, LLC
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Inc.
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • University of Cincinnati
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Cutting Edge Research Group
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Family Psychiatry of The Woodlands
    The Woodlands, Texas
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
  • Clinical Research Partners, LLC
    Petersburg, Virginia
    Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with adhd. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Does this study involve a medication?

This appears to be a medication / drug study involving Guanfacine hydrochloride (TAK-503), Atomoxetine hydrochloride, Placebo. Phase 4 studies usually happen after treatment approval, to monitor real-world use.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with adhd; age range: From 6 Years to 17 Years. The criteria appear fairly broad, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?

If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Shire, which appears to be unknown or unclear. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

The public registry lists this study as not currently recruiting. This page remains available for information. Check the official record for the latest status and explore other recruiting studies.

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