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

NCT01060150

An Efficacy Study of Osmotic Release Oral System (OROS) Methylphenidate in Participants With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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113 people

27 womenmiddle line = equal numbers86 men
Phase
PHASE4
Paid for by
Janssen Korea, Ltd., Korea
Finished
2010-04
Health conditions
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
12 Years – 18 Years
Average age
mean 15.24 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.

    “Maximum age: 18 Years.”
  • No seizures

    Women with epilepsy or past seizures were turned away.

    “…der ordiagnosed with an overall developmental disorder, organic brain disorder, seizure (sudden, uncontrolled muscle spasms and loss of consciousness resulting from abnormal brain function) disorder, movement disorder requiring the medicati…”
  • No mental health conditions

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

    “Participants diagnosed with major depression or anxiety disorders according to DSM-IV Diagnostic criteria and who requires drug therapy”

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