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

NCT00776009

Efficacy and Safety of Dex-Methylphenidate Extended Release 30 mg Versus 20 mg in Children (6-12 Years) With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in a Laboratory Classroom Setting.

See it on ClinicalTrials.gov β†—

165 people

71 womenmiddle line = equal numbers94 men
Phase
PHASE4
Paid for by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Finished
2008-12
Health conditions
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
6 Years – 12 Years
Average age
mean 9.6 Years
Age 65+
Not reported
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: 12 Years.”
  • No seizures

    Women with epilepsy or past seizures were turned away.

    β€œHistory of seizure disorder.”
  • No mental health conditions

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

    β€œA history of psychiatric illness or substance use disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, abuse or dependence, depression, severe Conduct Disorder or severe Oppositional defiant disorder)”

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