Women were less than half of the people tested for almost all of these common medicines.

NCT00050622

Behavioral Treatment, Drug Treatment, and Combined Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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154 people

24 womenmiddle line = equal numbers130 men
Phase
NA
Paid for by
Florida International University
Finished
2005-06
Health conditions
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
5 Years – 12 Years
Average age
mean 9.15 Years
Age 65+
0%
Weight (BMI)
Not reported
Pregnancy recorded
Not reported
Menopause recorded
Not reported
Results shown by sex
Not split by sex
Race
White 79.2% · Black / African American 12.3% · More than one race 5.8% · Asian 1.3% · American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6% · Not reported 0.6% · Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

Women left out

  • Age limit under 65

    Older women were turned away, even though they often take this medicine.

    “Maximum age: 12 Years.”
  • No seizures

    Women with epilepsy or past seizures were turned away.

    “History of seizures or other neurological problems”
  • No mental health conditions

    Women with depression, bipolar disorder or other mental health conditions were turned away.

    “History or concurrent diagnosis of any of the following disorders: pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, sexual disorder, organic mental disorder, or eating disorder”

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