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CompletedNCT00191698Updated Oct 31, 2008

Comparison of Atomoxetine and Placebo in Children and Adolescents With ADHD and ODD

A Phase 3 interventional study of atomoxetine hydrochloride and placebo in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Completed at 16 sites in 8 countries. Open to participants aged 6 Years to 12 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2008-10-31.

Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
226
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
6 Years to 12 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this trial is to test the effectiveness of atomoxetine in treating symptoms of ODD in children with ADHD and ODD.

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Conditions studied

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In context

Hyperkinesis

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Lead sponsor

Eli Lilly and Company is the lead sponsor of 2,048 studies on the registry; 140 are open to participants now.

Of its 521 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 341 (65%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
6 Years to 12 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients are male or female outpatients who are at least 6 years of age and not more than 12 years of age at study entry.
  • Patients must meet DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for ADHD and ODD.
  • If other comorbid conditions are present, either the ADHD or the ODD diagnosis must be the patient's primary diagnosis.
  • Patients must have laboratory results, including serum chemistries, hematology, and urinalysis showing no significant abnormalities.
  • Patients must have an ECG performed at study entry that is absent of any abnormality that, in the opinion of the physician, should exclude the patient.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who weigh less than 20 kg or greater than 60 kg at study entry.
  • Patients who have a history of Bipolar I or II disorder, psychosis, or pervasive developmental disorder.
  • Patients who have a current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder ([MDD]; with or without psychotic features), PTSD, or CDRS-R total raw score >40 at study entry.
  • Patients with a history of any seizure disorder.
  • Patients determined by the investigator to be at serious suicidal risk.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
226 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    A

    Atomoxetine is administered at 1.2 mg/kg/day, PO for 8 weeks, followed by 1.2 or 2.4 mg/kg/day, PO for 4 weeks, open label administration can continue for up to one year

    Drug: atomoxetine hydrochloride

  • Placebo comparator
    B

    Placebo is administered by mouth, daily for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, those randomized to placebo may be titrated to 1.2 mg/kg/day atomoxetine for the remainder of the study up to one year

    Drug: placebo

Interventions

  • Drugatomoxetine hydrochloride

    Also known as: LY139603, Strattera

  • Drugplacebo
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean reduction in ODD symptoms using the Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Rating Scale-Revised (SNAP-IV), atomoxetine vs placebo

    Time frame: over 8 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Mean change in the investigator-rated SNAP-IV ADHD subscales, atomoxetine vs placebo

    Time frame: over 8 weeks

  2. Mean change in ratings on the Oppositional subscale of the SNAP-IV

    Time frame: over 8 weeks

  3. Mean change in ADHD symptoms by ADHD subscales of the SNAP-IV, 2.4 mg/kg/day vs 1.2 mg/kg/day.

    Time frame: over 4 weeks

  4. Mean change in ratings on the Clinical Global Impressions-Severity (CGI-S).

    Time frame: over 8 weeks

  5. Psychosocial functioning as measured by the total score on the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Impact Module (AIM).

    Time frame: over 8 weeks

  6. Environmental stress exacerbation of ODD symptoms by Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS).

    Time frame: 8 weeks, 12 weeks

  7. Adverse events (AEs)

    Time frame: over 1 year

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Study locations

16 sites
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
    Wallsend, New South Wales 2287, Australia
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
    Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
    Antwerpen, 2020, Belgium
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    Brussels, 1200, Belgium
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    Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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    Risskov, 8240, Denmark
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    Helsinki, 00290, Finland
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    Mannheim, 68159, Germany
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    Ulm, D-89075, Germany
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    Nijmegen, 6500 HB, Netherlands
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
    Utrecht, 3584 CS, Netherlands
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
    Tarrasa, Barcelona, Spain
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
    Pamplona, Navarra 31008, Spain
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
    Barcelona, 08035, Spain
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
    Dundee, Augus DD36HH, United Kingdom
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
    Edinburgh, EH9 1LL, United Kingdom
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References and documents

Publications

  • Bangs ME, Wietecha LA, Wang S, Buchanan AS, Kelsey DK. Meta-analysis of suicide-related behavior or ideation in child, adolescent, and adult patients treated with atomoxetine. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2014 Oct;24(8):426-34. doi: 10.1089/cap.2014.0005. Epub 2014 Jul 14. PubMed 25019647 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 31, 2008, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00191698
Lead sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company
First posted
Sep 19, 2005
Start date
Dec 2003
Primary completion
Jun 2005
Completion
Nov 2007
Last update
Oct 31, 2008

Study contacts

Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)
study director · Eli Lilly and Company

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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