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

NCT00501293

Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Methylphenidate Transdermal System (MTS) in Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years With ADHD

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163 people

41 womenmiddle line = equal numbers122 men
Phase
PHASE3
Paid for by
Noven Therapeutics
Finished
2009-02
Health conditions
ADHD
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
13 Years – 17 Years
Average age
mean 14.5 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€œFemale subject who is pregnant or lactating.”
  • No breastfeeding moms

    Women who were breastfeeding could not join.

    β€œFemale subject who is pregnant or lactating.”
  • Had to use birth control

    Women who couldn't or didn't want to use birth control were turned away.

    β€œFemales must have a negative urine pregnancy test at Entry and agree to use acceptable contraceptives throughout the study period and for 30 days the last dose of IP.”

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