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

NCT02039908

Examining Tolerance to CNS Stimulants in ADHD

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267 people

54 womenmiddle line = equal numbers213 men
Phase
PHASE4
Paid for by
Florida International University
Finished
2020-03
Health conditions
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
6 Years – 12 Years
Average age
Not reported
Age 65+
0%
Weight (BMI)
Not reported
Pregnancy recorded
Not reported
Menopause recorded
Not reported
Results shown by sex
Not split by sex
Race
White 88.8% · Black / African American 8.2% · More than one race 2.2% · Asian 0.7% · American Indian / Alaska Native 0% · 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: 12 Years.”
  • No mental health conditions

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

    “Active medical or psychiatric conditions that could be worsened by stimulants”

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