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

NCT00181714

Prevention of Cigarette Smoking in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Youth With Concerta

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154 people

40 womenmiddle line = equal numbers114 men
Phase
PHASE4
Paid for by
Massachusetts General Hospital
Finished
2011-01
Health conditions
ADHD
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
12 Years – 17 Years
Average age
mean 15.3 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
Not reported

Women left out

  • Age limit under 65

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

    β€œMaximum age: 17 Years.”
  • No pregnant women

    Women who were pregnant could not join.

    β€œPregnant or nursing females”
  • No heart disease

    Women with heart disease, heart rhythm problems or a past heart attack were turned away.

    β€œAny serious or unstable medical illness including hepatic, renal, gastroenterologic, respiratory, cardiovascular (including ischemic heart disease, hypertension), endocrinologic, neurologic, immunologic, or hematologic disease.”
  • No seizures

    Women with epilepsy or past seizures were turned away.

    β€œHistory of seizures”
  • No mental health conditions

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

    β€œPsychosis”

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