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NCT05278104

A Study to Test Different Ways to Measure the Effect of Atomoxetine on Impulsive Behavior in Young Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Completed NA Results posted Last updated 14 November 2025
What this trial tests

NA trial testing Zentiva® in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in 63 participants. Completed in 30 October 2024.

Timeline
14 September 2023
Primary endpoint
23 October 2024
30 October 2024

Quick facts

Lead sponsorBoehringer Ingelheim
PhaseNA
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingquadruple
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment63
Start date14 September 2023
Primary completion23 October 2024
Estimated completion30 October 2024
Sites5 locations across Germany

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Boehringer Ingelheim — full company profile →

Who can join

Adults 18 to 45, any sex, with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Change From Baseline in Total Score of Barratt Impulsiveness Questionnaire v.11 (BIS-11) After Single Dose (at Day 1) Primary · Analysis based on the observation period: days 0 to 1, change from baseline calculated for Day 1.

The BIS-11 evaluates impulsiveness via 30 items scored on a 4-point scale (Rarely/Never = 1; Occasionally = 2; Often = 3; Almost Always/Always = 4). Total scores range from 30 (least impulsive) to 120 (most impulsive), calculated by summing item scores. Higher scores indicate greater impulsiveness. The data used in the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were estimated regardless of whether participants used rescue or other concomitant medications, or experienced nausea/vomiting. For participants who discontinued treatment early (receiving \<90% of planned doses), their data were included in the

GroupValue95% CI
Atomoxetine-0.8-2.3 – 0.8
Placebo (Matching Atomoxetine)-0.4-1.9 – 1.1
Change From Baseline in Total Score of Barratt Impulsiveness Questionnaire v.11 (BIS-11) at Steady State (at Day 14) Primary · Analysis based on the observation period: days 0 to 14, change from baseline calculated for Day 14.

The BIS-11 evaluates impulsiveness via 30 items scored on a 4-point scale (Rarely/Never = 1; Occasionally = 2; Often = 3; Almost Always/Always = 4). Total scores range from 30 (least impulsive) to 120 (most impulsive), calculated by summing item scores. Higher scores indicate greater impulsiveness. The data used in the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were estimated regardless of whether participants used rescue or other concomitant medications, or experienced nausea/vomiting. For participants who discontinued treatment early (receiving \<90% of planned doses), their data were included in the

GroupValue95% CI
Atomoxetine-2.3-4.1 – -0.5
Placebo (Matching Atomoxetine)-0.1-1.9 – 1.6
Change From Baseline in Total Score of Short Urgency, Perseverance, Premeditation, and Sensation Seeking-Positive Urgency Impulsive Behavior Scale (S-UPPS-P) Impulsive Behavior Scale After Single Dose (at Day 1) Primary · Analysis based on the observation period: days 0 to 1, change from baseline calculated for Day 1.

The S-UPPS-P assesses impulsivity across five traits using 20 items scored on a 4-point scale (Agree Strongly = 1; Agree Some = 2; Disagree Some = 3; Disagree Strongly = 4). Total scores range from 20 (least impulsive) to 80 (most impulsive), calculated by summing item scores. Higher scores indicate greater impulsiveness. The data used in the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were estimated regardless of whether participants used rescue or other concomitant medications, or experienced nausea/vomiting. For participants who discontinued treatment early (receiving \<90% of planned doses), their da

GroupValue95% CI
Atomoxetine0.0-1.6 – 1.6
Placebo (Matching Atomoxetine)-0.1-1.7 – 1.4
Change From Baseline in Total Score of Short Urgency, Perseverance, Premeditation, and Sensation Seeking-Positive Urgency Impulsive Behavior Scale (S-UPPS-P) Impulsive Behavior Scale at Steady State (at Day 14) Primary · Analysis based on the observation period: days 0 to 14, change from baseline calculated for Day 14.

The S-UPPS-P assesses impulsivity across five traits using 20 items scored on a 4-point scale (Agree Strongly = 1; Agree Some = 2; Disagree Some = 3; Disagree Strongly = 4). Total scores range from 20 (least impulsive) to 80 (most impulsive), calculated by summing item scores. Higher scores indicate greater impulsiveness. The data used in the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were estimated regardless of whether participants used rescue or other concomitant medications, or experienced nausea/vomiting. For participants who discontinued treatment early (receiving \<90% of planned doses), their da

GroupValue95% CI
Atomoxetine-0.2-1.7 – 1.4
Placebo (Matching Atomoxetine)-1.0-2.5 – 0.5
Percentage of Patients With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events Secondary · From first drug administration on Day 1 until Day 16 + 4 days (REP), up to 20 days.

Treatment emergent adverse events are adverse events that occurred after treatment administration up to 4 days after the last dose of study drug.

Treatment-emergent adverse events
GroupValue95% CI
Atomoxetine90.3
Placebo (Matching Atomoxetine)80.6
Treatment-emergent serious adverse events
GroupValue95% CI
Atomoxetine0
Placebo (Matching Atomoxetine)0

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: Adverse events: From first drug administration on Day 1 until Day 16 + 4 days (REP), up to 20 days. All-cause mortality: From first drug administration on Day 1 until Day 28, up to 28 days.. Reporting threshold: 5%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

Atomoxetine
Serious: 0/31 (0%)
Deaths: 0/31
Placebo (Matching Atomoxetine)
Serious: 0/31 (0%)
Deaths: 0/31
Other adverse events (24 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemAtomoxetinePlacebo (Matching Atomoxet…
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
HeadacheNervous system disorders
Decreased appetiteMetabolism and nutrition disorders
DizzinessNervous system disorders
FatigueGeneral disorders
PalpitationsCardiac disorders
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations
ApathyPsychiatric disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
Feeling hotGeneral disorders
ParaesthesiaNervous system disorders
Sleep disorderPsychiatric disorders
HyperhidrosisSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
VertigoEar and labyrinth disorders
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders
Feeling coldGeneral disorders
Disturbance in attentionNervous system disorders
Initial insomniaPsychiatric disorders
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders
IrritabilityPsychiatric disorders
Erectile dysfunctionReproductive system and breast disorders

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05278104 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

The primary objectives are to investigate the effect of atomoxetine on impulsivity after single dose and at steady state measured by the total score of Barrett Impulsiveness Scale version 11 (BIS-11) and Short Urgency, Perseverance, Premeditation, and Sensation Seeking-Positive Urgency Impulsive Behavior Scale (S-UPPS-P) Impulsive Behavior Scale. The secondary objective is to evaluate the safety of atomoxetine.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial. Completed trials usually publish results within 12-18 months.

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