Women were less than half of the people tested for almost all of these common medicines.
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NCT01109849

Novel Approach to Stimulant Induced Weight Suppression and Its Impact on Growth

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230 people

61 womenmiddle line = equal numbers169 men
Phase
PHASE3
Paid for by
Florida International University
Finished
2016-04
Health conditions
ADHD, Growth
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
5 Years – 12 Years
Average age
mean 8.23 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
White 87.8% · Black / African American 9.6% · More than one race 1.3% · American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4% · Asian 0.4% · Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4% · Not reported 0%

Women left out

  • Age limit under 65

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

    “Maximum age: 12 Years.”
  • Weight limit (BMI)

    Women with a higher (or lower) body weight were turned away.

    “children whose Body Mass Index is very low (too light for safe use of stimulant medication) or is too high (overweight so not suitable for weight promotion treatments)”
  • No kidney or liver problems

    Women with kidney or liver problems were turned away.

    “…ory of other medical problems that could impact appetite or weight such as hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, liver or renal disease. Also, children using prescription medication that can significantly impact appetite or weight are excluded”
  • No heart disease

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

    “…ith a history of other medical problems for whom psychostimulant treatment may involve considerable risk including cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, Tourette's Disorder or history of severe tic exacerbations secondary to stimulant exposure”
  • No diabetes

    Women with diabetes were turned away.

    “…ory of other medical problems that could impact appetite or weight such as hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, liver or renal disease. Also, children using prescription medication that can significantly impact appetite or weight are excluded”
  • No seizures

    Women with epilepsy or past seizures were turned away.

    “children who have a history of seizures or other neurological problems and are taking medication to prevent seizures as stimulants could worsen seizures”
  • No mental health conditions

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

    “children with a history of other medical problems for whom psychostimulant treatment may involve considerable risk including cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, Tourette's Disorder or history of severe tic exacerbations secondary to stimulan…”

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