Treatment of Impulsive Aggression (IA) in Adolescent With ADHD in Conjunction With Standard ADHD Treatment

Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of SPN-810 for the Treatment of Impulsive Aggression (IA) in Adolescent Subjects With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Conjunction With Standard ADHD Treatment

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of SPN-810 for the treatment of impulsive aggression (IA) in adolescents diagnosed with ADHD when taken in conjunction with standard ADHD treatment.

This study was an addition to the pediatric studies (CHIME 1 and CHIME 2) to assess the efficacy and safety of SPN-810 in the improvement of impulsive aggression (IA) behaviors in adolescents with ADHD.

SPN-810 was administered in patients diagnosed with ADHD and associated features of IA, who were currently treated with an FDA-approved standard ADHD treatment and displayed persistent IA behaviors. The frequency of impulsive aggressive behaviors was assessed as a primary outcome.

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Inclusion Criteria:

• Otherwise, healthy non-smoking, male and females adolescents (12-17 years of age at the time of screening) with a primary diagnosis of ADHD and currently taking an optimized FDA-approved ADHD medication.
• IA confirmed at screening using R-MOAS scale and Vitiello Aggression Questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria:

• History or current diagnosis of epilepsy, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, personality disorder, Tourette's syndrome or dissociative disorder, autism spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, or intermittent explosive disorder.
• Currently meeting DSM-5 criteria for pervasive developmental disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or intermittent explosive disorder.
• Known or suspected intelligence quotient (IQ) <70, active suicidal plan/intent or active suicidal thought, criminal arrest, alcohol or drug use or pregnancy.