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

NCT00889915

Comparing the Effectiveness of New Versus Older Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (The NOTA Study)

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228 people

72 womenmiddle line = equal numbers156 men
Phase
PHASE4
Paid for by
Duke University
Finished
2009-12
Health conditions
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
6 Years – 17 Years
Average age
mean 10.3 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.

    “Maximum age: 17 Years.”
  • No pregnant women

    Women who were pregnant could not join.

    “Pregnant or positive result of pregnancy test”
  • No seizures

    Women with epilepsy or past seizures were turned away.

    “…of other clinically significant medical conditions, including hyperthyroidism, epilepsy or other seizure disorder, any condition for which an increase in blood pressure or heart rate would be problematic, glaucoma or other significant eye…”
  • No mental health conditions

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

    “Currently taking another medication for ADHD, including another psychostimulant, atomoxetine, or bupropion”

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