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

NCT01727414

Attention Deficit Disorder Medication Response Study

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171 people

49 womenmiddle line = equal numbers122 men
Phase
PHASE4
Paid for by
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Finished
2014-07
Health conditions
ADHD - Inattentive Type, ADHD - Combined Type
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
7 Years – 11 Years
Average age
mean 8.4 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 81.3% · Black / African American 12.3% · More than one race 4.7% · Asian 1.2% · American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6% · Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0% · Not reported 0%

Women left out

  • Age limit under 65

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

    “Maximum age: 11 Years.”
  • No mental health conditions

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

    “Psychiatric Medications: Current or prior history of taking any medication for psychological or psychiatric problems.”

Study titles and rules are shown in their original English.