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A Safety/Tolerability and PK Study With Azstarys® in Children With ADHD

A Phase 4 interventional study of Serdexmethylphenidate (SDX) and dexmethylphenidate (d-MPH) in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, sponsored by Corium, Inc.. Completed at 20 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 4 Years to 5 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-08.

Sponsored by Corium, Inc. · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
123
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
4 Years to 5 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The is a multicenter, dose-optimized, open-label, safety/ tolerability and pharmacokinetic (PK) study with Azstarys® in children 4 and 5 years of age with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The primary objective is to determine the safety and tolerability of treating children 4 and 5 years-of-age with ADHD with Azstarys® for up 12 months. Approximately 100 subjects will be enrolled. Approximately 20 sites will participate.

Read the detailed description
  • Screening Period: New subjects will undergo a Screening Period up to 30 days prior to entering the Dose Optimization Phase.
  • Dose Optimization Phase: During the 3-week Dose Optimization Phase, subjects will start at 13.1 mg/2.6 mg, and may be titrated to doses of 26.1 mg/5.2 mg or 39.2 mg/7.8 mg Azstarys® capsules based on individual tolerability and best dose-response in the opinion of the Investigator.
  • Treatment Phase: Eligible subjects will receive single daily doses of Azstarys® for approximately 360 ±20 days (approximately 12 months). The starting dose of Azstarys® in the Treatment Phase will be the same as the optimized dose of Azstarys® at the end of the Dose Optimization Phase, either 13.1 mg/2.6 mg, 26.1/5.2 mg, or 39.2 mg/7.8 mg per day. The daily dose may be changed at any time to any of the allowed dose levels (13.1 mg/2.6 mg, 26.1/5.2 mg, or 39.2 mg/7.8 mg per day) at the Investigator' discretion, based on individual tolerability and dose response.
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Conditions studied

  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • Azstarys
  • Serdexmethylphenidate
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactvity Disorder
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
4 Years to 5 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. New Subjects must be at least 4 years old and less than 5 years and 10 months old at Screening.
  2. Subjects must have a body weight within the 5th and 95th percentile according to the gender-specific weight-for-age percentile charts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  3. Subject must be in general good health defined as the absence of any clinically relevant abnormalities as determined by the Investigator based on physical examinations, vital signs, ECGs, medical history, and clinical laboratory values (chemistry, hematology and urinalysis) at Screening.
  4. At least one parent/legal guardian of the subject must voluntarily give written permission for the subject to participate in the study.
  5. Subject must meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for a primary diagnosis of ADHD (combined, inattentive, or hyperactive/impulsive presentation) per clinical evaluation and confirmed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI Kid).
  6. Subject must have had ADHD symptoms present for at least 6 months prior to the Screening Visit.
  7. Subject must be able and willing to wash out current stimulant ADHD medications, including herbal medications from 5 days prior to the start of the Dose Optimization Phase, and abstain from taking these to the end of the Treatment Phase (Visit 17) or Early Termination (ET); and wash out non-stimulant ADHD medications from 14 days prior to the start of the Dose Optimization Phase, and abstain from taking these to the end of the Treatment Phase (Visit 17) or ET.
  8. Subject must have a score of ≥4 (Moderately Ill) on the clinician-administered Clinical Global Impressions-Severity (CGI-S) scale.
  9. Subject functions at an age-appropriate level intellectually, as determined by the Investigator.
  10. Subject must have age and sex adjusted ratings of ≥90th percentile Total Score on the ADHD-RS-IV (Preschool Version) rated over the past 6 months.
  11. Subject must have a systolic and diastolic blood pressure below the 95th percentile for age, and gender according to the 2017 AAP guidelines (Flynn 2017) based on the average of 3 measurements 2-5 minutes apart.
  12. Subject's parent/legal guardian and caregiver (if applicable) must understand and be willing and able to comply with all study procedures and visit schedule.
  13. Subject's parent/legal guardian, and caregiver (if applicable) must be able to speak and understand English or Spanish and be able to communicate satisfactorily with the Investigator and study coordinator.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria

  1. Subject with any clinically significant chronic medical condition that, in the judgment of the Investigator, may interfere with the participant's ability to participate in the study.
  2. Subject has any diagnosis of bipolar I or II disorder, major depressive disorder, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, any history of psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), intellectual disability, Tourette's Syndrome, confirmed genetic disorder with cognitive and/or behavioral disturbances.
  3. Subject has generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder that has been the primary focus of treatment at any time during the 12 months prior to Screening, or that has required pharmacotherapy any time during the 6 months prior to Screening.
  4. Subject has evidence of any chronic disease of the central nervous system (CNS) such as tumors, inflammation, seizure disorder, vascular disorder, potential CNS related disorders that might occur in childhood (e.g., Duchenne Muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, or other neurologic or serious neuromuscular disorders), or history of persistent neurological symptoms attributable to serious head injury.
  5. Subject taking anticonvulsants for seizure control currently or within the past 2 years before Screening are not eligible for study participation.
  6. Subject has a current (last month) psychiatric diagnosis other than specific phobia, motor skills disorders, ODD, sleep disorders, elimination disorders, adjustment disorders, learning disorders, or communication disorders.
  7. In the opinion of the Investigator, subject has clinically significant suicidal ideation/behavior, based on history of attempted suicide and the C-SSRS assessment at Screening.
  8. Subject has any clinically significant unstable medical abnormality, chronic disease (including asthma or diabetes), or a history of a clinically significant abnormality of the cardiovascular (including cardiomyopathy, serious arrhythmias, structural cardiac disorders, or severe hypertension), gastrointestinal, respiratory, hepatic, or renal systems, or a disorder or history of a condition (e.g., malabsorption, gastrointestinal surgery) that may interfere with drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of study drug.
  9. Subject has a history or presence of abnormal ECGs, which in the Investigator's opinion is clinically significant.
  10. Subject has a history of, or currently has a malignancy.
  11. Subject has uncontrolled thyroid disorder as evidenced by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) ≤0.8 x the lower limit of normal (LLN) or ≥1.25 x the upper limit of normal (ULN) for the reference laboratory at Screening.
  12. Subject has greater than trace proteinuria on the urinalysis at Screening.
  13. A current or recent (past 12 months) history of drug abuse in someone living in the subjects' home.
  14. Subject has a positive urine screen for drugs of abuse at Screening. If the urine test is positive for any of the analytes at Screening, the subject will be excluded from study participation, with the exception of the following: Depending on a subject's current ADHD medication at Screening, the urine screen may test positive for MPH for treatment of their ADHD.
  15. Subject has participated in any other clinical study with an investigational drug/product within 30 days or at least 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to Screening, except for participation in Study KP415.P01.
  16. Subject has taken ADHD medications from more than one class within 30 days prior to Screening. Subjects on a stable dose of one ADHD medication with occasional use of ADHD medications from another class are eligible at the discretion of the Investigator.
  17. Subject has demonstrated lack of response or intolerability to adequate dose and duration of treatment with methylphenidate products.
  18. Subject is using or planning to use prohibited drugs during the trial as specified in the protocol.
  19. Subject is planning to initiate psychotherapy during the study (subjects participating in psychotherapy beginning at least 4 weeks before study initiation are permitted to continue).
  20. Subject has a history of severe allergies or adverse drug reactions to more than one class of medications.
  21. Subject has a history of allergic reaction or a known or suspected sensitivity to methylphenidate or any substance that is contained in the study drug.
  22. Subject, parent/legal guardian and caregiver (if applicable at the Investigator's discretion) has commitments during the study that would interfere with attending study visits.
  23. Subject or subject's family anticipates a move outside the geographic range of the investigative site during the study or plans extended travel inconsistent with the recommended visit interval during study duration.
  24. Subject has one or more siblings living in the same household who are enrolled in this or another clinical drug trial.
  25. Subject shows evidence of current physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.
  26. Subject is, in the opinion of the Investigator, unsuitable in any other way to participate in this study.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
123 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Open Label

    13.1 mg/2.6 mg SDX/d-MPH, 26.1/5.2 mg SDX/d-MPH, or 39.2 mg/7.8 mg SDX/d-MPH

    Drug: Serdexmethylphenidate (SDX) and dexmethylphenidate (d-MPH)

Interventions

  • DrugSerdexmethylphenidate (SDX) and dexmethylphenidate (d-MPH)

    Serdexmethylphenidate (SDX) and dexmethylphenidate (d-MPH)

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in Sleep Behavior

    Summary of Change from Baseline in Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) Total Sleep Disturbance Score to End of Study. The CSHQ is a retrospective, 33-item parent questionnaire to examine sleep behavior in small children. Items are rated on a 3-point scale of "Usually", "Sometimes" and "Rarely" for occurrences in a number of key sleep domains (Bedtime Resistance, sleep onset delay, sleep duration, sleep anxiety, night wakings, parasomnias, sleep disordered breathing, and Daytime Sleepiness). The total Sleep Disturbance Score is the sum of the frequency ratings of the 33 items. The lowest possible score is 33 and the highest possible score is 99. Lower scores indicate improved sleep behavior, and a mean percentage decrease is considered an improvement.

    Time frame: 12 Months

  2. Percent Change in Body Weight

    Percent Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) During Treatment Phase in the Safety Population

    Time frame: 12 months

  3. Percentile Change in Body Height

    Percentile Change from Baseline (cm) During Treatment Phase

    Time frame: 12 Months

  4. Percentile Change in Body Weight

    Percentile Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) During Treatment Phase in the Safety Population

    Time frame: 12 months

  5. Percent Change in Body Height

    Percent Change from Baseline (cm) During Treatment Phase

    Time frame: 12 Months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Efficacy of ADHD Symptom Control Through Investigator Ratings on the ADHD-RS-IV

    Determine efficacy with respect to the 12-month maintenance of ADHD symptom control through investigator ratings on the ADHD-RS-IV from baseline to 12 months. The ADHD-RS is an 18-item scale based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria of ADHD that rates symptoms on a 4-point scale. Each item is scored using a combination of severity and frequency ratings from a range of 0 (reflecting no symptoms or a frequency of never or rarely) to 3 (reflecting severe symptoms or a frequency of very often), so that the total ADHD-RS scores range from 0 to 54 (low score is better or shows improvement). Scores will be obtained during a clinician-directed interview with the parent/guardian/caregiver at each visit.

    Time frame: 12 months

  2. Efficacy of CGI-S

    Deterimine the efficacy of the CGI-S from baseline to 12 months. The CGI-S is a clinician-rated scale that evaluates the severity of ADHD symptoms in the study on a scale from 1 (not at all ill) to 7 (among the most severely ill).

    Time frame: 12 months

Other outcomes

  1. Population PK of Azstarys

    To assess the population PK of Azstarys in children 4 and 5 years old with ADHD after at least five days of daily treatment and without any major protocol deviations potentially affecting PK. Here we show model-predicted concentrations (range in ng/mL) for d-MPH and SDX. Predicted concentrations peaked at 1.5 to 2.5 hours (nominal time point) and shown below for the 37 subjects analyzed at this time point.

    Time frame: 5 days

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Results

Posted May 8, 2026

Participant flow

Across 20 sites in the USA, the first subject was enrolled on 02Jun2023 and the last subject last visit occurred on 31July2025. An appropriate number of new subjects were to be enrolled in addition to roll-over subjects from the KP415.P01 efficacy trial to ensure approximately 100 subjects were enrolled in the study.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneOpen Label
Started123
Completed63
Not completed60

Outcome measures

PrimaryChanges in Sleep Behavior

Summary of Change from Baseline in Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) Total Sleep Disturbance Score to End of Study. The CSHQ is a retrospective, 33-item parent questionnaire to examine sleep behavior in small children. Items are rated on a 3-point scale of "Usually", "Sometimes" and "Rarely" for occurrences in a number of key sleep domains (Bedtime Resistance, sleep onset delay, sleep duration, sleep anxiety, night wakings, parasomnias, sleep disordered breathing, and Daytime Sleepiness). The total Sleep Disturbance Score is the sum of the frequency ratings of the 33 items. The lowest possible score is 33 and the highest possible score is 99. Lower scores indicate improved sleep behavior, and a mean percentage decrease is considered an improvement.

Time frame:
12 Months
Reported as:
Least squares mean · percentage score change
Changes in Sleep Behavior
percentage score changeOpen Label
Changes in Sleep Behavior-6.5 (-8.0 to -5.0)
PrimaryPercent Change in Body Weight

Percent Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) During Treatment Phase in the Safety Population

Time frame:
12 months
Reported as:
Mean · Percent (%) Change of Body Weight
Percent Change in Body Weight
Percent (%) Change of Body WeightOpen Label
Percent Change in Body Weight6.23 ± 8.162
PrimaryPercentile Change in Body Height

Percentile Change from Baseline (cm) During Treatment Phase

Time frame:
12 Months
Reported as:
Mean · Percentile Change of Body Height
Percentile Change in Body Height
Percentile Change of Body HeightOpen Label
Percentile Change in Body Height-10.77 ± 12.990
PrimaryPercentile Change in Body Weight

Percentile Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) During Treatment Phase in the Safety Population

Time frame:
12 months
Reported as:
Mean · Percentile Change of Body Weight
Percentile Change in Body Weight
Percentile Change of Body WeightOpen Label
Percentile Change in Body Weight-15.68 ± 13.661
PrimaryPercent Change in Body Height

Percent Change from Baseline (cm) During Treatment Phase

Time frame:
12 Months
Reported as:
Mean · Percent Change of Body Height
Percent Change in Body Height
Percent Change of Body HeightOpen Label
Percent Change in Body Height4.72 ± 2.227
SecondaryEfficacy of ADHD Symptom Control Through Investigator Ratings on the ADHD-RS-IV

Determine efficacy with respect to the 12-month maintenance of ADHD symptom control through investigator ratings on the ADHD-RS-IV from baseline to 12 months. The ADHD-RS is an 18-item scale based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria of ADHD that rates symptoms on a 4-point scale. Each item is scored using a combination of severity and frequency ratings from a range of 0 (reflecting no symptoms or a frequency of never or rarely) to 3 (reflecting severe symptoms or a frequency of very often), so that the total ADHD-RS scores range from 0 to 54 (low score is better or shows improvement). Scores will be obtained during a clinician-directed interview with the parent/guardian/caregiver at each visit.

Time frame:
12 months
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Efficacy of ADHD Symptom Control Through Investigator Ratings on the ADHD-RS-IV
score on a scaleOpen Label
Efficacy of ADHD Symptom Control Through Investigator Ratings on the ADHD-RS-IV-28.1 (-30.9 to -25.4)
SecondaryEfficacy of CGI-S

Deterimine the efficacy of the CGI-S from baseline to 12 months. The CGI-S is a clinician-rated scale that evaluates the severity of ADHD symptoms in the study on a scale from 1 (not at all ill) to 7 (among the most severely ill).

Time frame:
12 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Efficacy of CGI-S
score on a scaleOpen Label
Efficacy of CGI-S-2.3 ± 1.15
Other pre-specifiedPopulation PK of Azstarys

To assess the population PK of Azstarys in children 4 and 5 years old with ADHD after at least five days of daily treatment and without any major protocol deviations potentially affecting PK. Here we show model-predicted concentrations (range in ng/mL) for d-MPH and SDX. Predicted concentrations peaked at 1.5 to 2.5 hours (nominal time point) and shown below for the 37 subjects analyzed at this time point.

Time frame:
5 days
Reported as:
Median · ng/mL
Population PK of Azstarys
ng/mLOpen Label
Dose 13.1 mg/2.6mg - 1.5 to 2.5 hrs7.37 (6.89 to 10.44)
Dose 26.1 mg/5.2 mg - 1.5 to 2.5 hrs18.79 (15.36 to 23.63)
Dose 39.2 mg/7.8mg - 1.5 to 2.5 hrs33.55 (27.12 to 42.97)

Adverse events

Collected over The occurrence of treatment emergent adverse events (>/= 5%), by protocol definition, was assessed following the first dose of study drug in the Treatment Phase and ending five days after the last dose of study drug or early termination visit for the treatment phase population (N=95 subjects). This time period was 12 months. No deaths or SAEs were reported in this study among all enrolled subjects, including those who participated in the dose optimization phase only.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Open Label0/95 (0%)0/95 (0%)44/95 (46.3%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventOpen Label
Decreased AppetiteMetabolism and nutrition disorders9/95
Upper Respiratory Tract InfectionInfections and infestations7/95
Ear InfectionInfections and infestations6/95
Pharyngitis StreptococcalInfections and infestations6/95
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders6/95
InfluenzaInfections and infestations5/95
Weight DecreasedInvestigations5/95

Baseline characteristics

Dose Optimization Population

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Open Label
Mean4.5 ± .5
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Open Label
Female34
Male87
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Open Label
Hispanic or Latino16
Not Hispanic or Latino105
Unknown or Not Reported0
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Open Label
American Indian or Alaska Native4
Asian0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Black or African American27
White79
More than one race9
Unknown or Not Reported0
Height
Height(cm)Open Label
Mean110.94 ± 5.679
Weight
Weight(kg)Open Label
Mean19.87 ± 2.847
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Study locations

20 sites
  • Preferred Research Partners (PRP)
    Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, United States
  • Advanced Research Center (ARC)
    Anaheim, California 92805, United States
  • IMMUNOe International Research Center
    Centennial, Colorado 80112, United States
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions - Orlando
    Jacksonville, Florida 32256, United States
  • Accel Research Sites - Lakeland
    Lakeland, Florida 33803, United States
  • Accel Research Sites - Maitland
    Maitland, Florida 32751, United States
  • South Florida Research Phase I-IV INC
    Miami Springs, Florida 33166, United States
  • CNS Healthcare - Orlando
    Orlando, Florida 32801, United States
  • iResearch Atlanta
    Decatur, Georgia 30030, United States
  • CenExel iResearch, LLC
    Savannah, Georgia 31405, United States
  • Sky Clinical Research Network Group P.C.
    Union City, Georgia 30291, United States
  • DelRicht Research - Touro Medical Center
    New Orleans, Louisiana 70115, United States
  • St Charles Psychiatric Associates & Midwest Research Group
    Saint Charles, Missouri 63304, United States
  • Boeson Research
    Missoula, Montana 59804, United States
  • Alivation Research, LLC
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68526, United States
  • Center For Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Inc
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89128, United States
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solution, Inc
    Memphis, Tennessee 38119, United States
  • Houston Clinical Trials
    Bellaire, Texas 77401, United States
  • AIM Trials
    Plano, Texas 75093, United States
  • Flourish Research
    San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Nov 16, 2022
  • Statistical analysis plan · Feb 27, 2025

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05721235
Lead sponsor
Corium, Inc.
Collaborators
Premier Research, Prometrika, LLC, Almac, Worldwide Clinical Trials
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Feb 9, 2023
Start date
Jun 2, 2023
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2025
Completion
Jul 31, 2025
Results posted
May 8, 2026
Last update
May 8, 2026

Study contacts

Ann Childress, MD
principal investigator · Center for Psychiatry And Behavioral Medicine Inc.

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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