scholarly journals 111 Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study (P301) Assessing Efficacy and Safety of Extended-Release Viloxazine in Children with ADHD

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 272-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmi Nasser ◽  
Joseph T. Hull ◽  
Fatima A. Chowdhry ◽  
Toyin Adewole ◽  
Tesfaye Liranso ◽  
...  

Abstract:Study Objective:SPN-812 (extended-release viloxazine) is a structurally distinct, bicyclic, Serotonin Norepinephrine Modulating Agent (SNMA) in development as a treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study (P301) evaluated the efficacy and safety of once-daily SPN-812 at doses of 100 and 200 mg compared to placebo in children ages 6-11yrs with ADHD.Method:Inclusion criteria required subjects have a confirmed Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) ADHD diagnosis, ADHD-Rating Scale-5 (ADHD-RS-5) score ≥28, a Clinical Global Impression-Severity score ≥4, and be free of ADHD medication ≥1 week before randomization. This investigation was conducted at 34 study sites in the United States. Subjects (N=477) were randomized 1:1:1 to placebo:100 mg SPN-812:200 mg SPN-812. The 6-week treatment period included up to 1 week of titration and 5 weeks of maintenance (intent-to-treat population: N=460; placebo=155, 100 mg=147, 200 mg=158). The primary efficacy endpoint was the change from baseline (CFB) at end of study (EOS) in ADHD-RS-5 total score. Key secondary endpoints included Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scores at EOS, and CFB at EOS in Conners 3-Parent Short Form (Conners 3-PS) Composite T-score and in Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale-Parent Version (WFIRS-P) total average score. Safety assessments included adverse events (AEs), laboratory tests, vital signs, physical exams, electrocardiograms, and the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale.Results:Compared to placebo, a significantly greater improvement in ADHD-RS-5 total score was observed in the 100 mg and 200 mg SPN-812 treatment groups beginning at week 1 (p=0.0004, p=0.0244; respectively) through EOS (p=0.0004, p<0.0001; respectively). Significant improvement at EOS for both 100 mg and 200 mg SPN-812 compared to placebo was also observed in CGI-I score (p=0.0020, p<0.0001; respectively), Connors 3-PS Composite T-score (p=0.0003, p=0.0002; respectively), and in WFIRS-P total average score (p=0.0019, p=0.0002, respectively). The most common (≥5%) treatment-related AEs reported were somnolence, decreased appetite, and headache.Conclusions:In this study, SPN-812 at 100 mg and 200 mg doses met the primary and secondary objectives with statistical significance. AE-related dropouts were ≤5%, indicating SPN-812 treatment was well tolerated.This study is an encore of a poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).Funding Acknowledgements:This research was funded by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rockville, MD.

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 272-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmi Nasser ◽  
Joseph T. Hull ◽  
Fatima A. Chowdhry ◽  
Toyin Adewole ◽  
Tesfaye Liranso ◽  
...  

Abstract:Study Objective:SPN-812 (extended-release viloxazine) is a structurally distinct, bicyclic, Serotonin Norepinephrine Modulating Agent (SNMA) in development as a treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study (P302) evaluated the efficacy and safety of once-daily SPN-812 at doses of 200 and 400 mg compared to placebo in adolescents ages 12-17yrs with ADHD.Method:Inclusion criteria required subjects have a confirmed Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) ADHD diagnosis, ADHD-Rating Scale-5 (ADHD-RS-5) score ≥28, Clinical Global Impression-Severity score ≥4, and be free of ADHD medication ≥1 week before randomization. This investigation was conducted at 34 study sites in the United States. Subjects (N=310) were randomized 1:1:1 to placebo:200 mg SPN-812:400 mg SPN-812. The treatment period included up to 1 week of titration and 5 weeks of maintenance (intent-to-treat population: N=301; placebo=104, 200 mg=94, 400 mg=103). The primary efficacy endpoint was change from baseline (CFB) at end of study (EOS) in ADHD-RS-5 total score. Key secondary endpoints included Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) score at EOS, and CFB at EOS in Conners 3-Parent Short Form (Conners 3-PS) Composite T-score and Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale-Parent Form (WFIRS-P) total average score. Safety assessments included adverse events (AEs), laboratory tests, vital signs, physical exams, electrocardiograms, and the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale.Results:Compared to placebo, a significantly greater improvement in ADHD-RS-5 total score was observed in the 200 mg and 400 mg SPN-812 treatment group at EOS (p=0.0232, p=0.0091; respectively). Significant improvement in CGI-I score at EOS for both 200 mg and 400 mg SPN-812 compared to placebo was also observed (p=0.0042, p=0.0003; respectively). No significant change was observed at either dose compared to placebo in the Conners 3-PS Composite T-score (p=0.6854, p=0.0518; respectively), or the WFIRS-P total average score (p=0.2062, p=0.0519; respectively). The most common (≥5%) treatment-related AEs were somnolence, decreased appetite, fatigue, headache, and nausea.Conclusions:In this study, SPN-812 met the primary objective for both the 200 and 400 mg doses, and a key secondary objective (CGI-I) for both the 200 and 400 mg doses. AE-related dropouts were ≤5%, indicating SPN-812 treatment was well tolerated.This study is an encore of a poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).Funding Acknowledgements:This research was funded by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rockville, MD.


CNS Spectrums ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmi Nasser ◽  
Joseph T. Hull ◽  
Fatima A. Chowdhry ◽  
Toyin Adewole ◽  
Tesfaye Liranso ◽  
...  

Abstract:Study Objective:SPN-812 (extended-release viloxazine) is a structurally distinct, bicyclic, Serotonin Norepinephrine Modulating Agent (SNMA) in development as a treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study (P303) evaluated the efficacy and safety of once-daily SPN-812 at doses of 200 and 400 mg compared to placebo in children ages 6-11yrs with ADHD.Method:Inclusion criteria required subjects have a confirmed Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) ADHD diagnosis, ADHD-Rating Scale-5 (ADHD-RS-5) score ≥28, Clinical Global Impression-Severity score ≥4, and be free of ADHD medication ≥1 week before randomization. Subjects were enrolled at 31 study sites in the United States. Subjects (N=313) were randomized 1:1:1 to placebo:200 mg SPN-812:400 mg SPN-812. Treatment included up to 3 weeks of titration and 5 weeks of maintenance (intent-to-treat population: N=301; placebo=97, 200 mg=107, 400 mg=97). The primary efficacy endpoint was change from baseline (CFB) at end of study (EOS) in ADHD-RS-5 total score. Key secondary endpoints included Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) score at EOS, and CFB at EOS in Conners 3-Parent Short Form (Conners 3-PS) Composite T-score and in Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale-Parent Form (WFIRS-P) total average score. Safety assessments included adverse events (AEs) among other measures.Results:Compared to placebo, a significantly greater improvement in ADHD-RS-5 total score was observed in the 200 mg and 400 mg SPN-812 treatment group at EOS (p=0.0038, p=0.0063; respectively). Significant improvement in CGI-I score at EOS for both 200 mg and 400 mg SPN-812 was also observed (p=0.0028, p=0.0099; respectively). Significant improvement was observed for the 200 mg SPN-812 dose compared to placebo in the Conners 3-PS Composite T-score (p=0.0064), but not for the 400 mg dose (p=0.0917). No significant improvement was observed in either dose group in the WFIRS-P total average score (p=0.0651, p=0.1680; respectively). The most common (≥5%) treatment-related AEs were somnolence, decreased appetite, fatigue, headache, and upper abdominal pain.Conclusions:In this study, SPN-812 met the primary objective for both the 200 and 400 mg doses and the key secondary objective (CGI-I) for both the 200 and 400 mg doses with statistical significance. A second key secondary objective (Conners 3-PS) for the 200 mg dose was also met. AE-related dropouts were ≤5%, indicating SPN-812 treatment was well tolerated.This study is an encore of a poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).Funding Acknowledgements:This research was funded by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rockville, MD.


2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 348-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet K. Johnson ◽  
Tesfaye Liranso ◽  
Keith Saylor ◽  
Gabriela Tulloch ◽  
Toyin Adewole ◽  
...  

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of SPN-812 (extended-release viloxazine) for ADHD in children aged 6 to 12 years. Method: In an 8-week study, 222 participants were randomized to placebo or SPN-812 100, 200, 300, or 400 mg/day. Measurements included ADHD Rating Scale (RS)-IV total score and Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) and Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scores. Safety assessments included laboratory and electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements, suicidality monitoring (Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale), and adverse event (AE) reporting. Results: Significant improvements in ADHD-RS-IV total score were observed for 200, 300, and 400 mg dose groups versus placebo ( p < .05; effect size [ES] = 0.547, 0.596, and 0.623). CGI-I score for the 300 mg group and CGI-S score for all SPN-812 groups except for 100 mg improved significantly ( p < .05) versus placebo. The most frequent AEs (≥15%) were somnolence, headache, and decreased appetite. Conclusion: SPN-812 significantly reduced the severity of ADHD symptoms and was well tolerated. The efficacy and safety of SPN-812 are being investigated in Phase III trials.


CNS Spectrums ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-178
Author(s):  
Azmi Nasser ◽  
Janet K. Johnson ◽  
Toyin Adewole ◽  
Tesfaye Liranso ◽  
Ronald Marcus

AbstractStudy ObjectivesAlthough stimulants are commonly used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 10–30% of patients have an inadequate response, adverse events, or comorbidities preventing use. Thus, there is a need for safe, effective nonstimulant options. Extended-release viloxazine (SPN-812), a nonstimulant, is currently in development for the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents. SPN-812 is a structurally distinct, bicyclic norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with selective serotonergic activity. Results of the Phase 2 program demonstrated efficacy (improved mean ADHD Rating Scale-IV total score) and safety of SPN-812 in children (6–12 years), as well as an onset of action within 1–2 weeks.MethodFour ongoing Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, outpatient, US studies are investigating the efficacy and safety of once-daily SPN-812 for ADHD in children (ages 6–11; 100–400mg) and adolescents (ages 12–17; 200–600mg). Two studies are enrolling children and two are enrolling adolescents. Eligible subjects are required to have minimum baseline scores of ≥28 for ADHD-RS-5 and ≥4 for Clinical Global Impression-Severity scale (CGI-S). These studies will randomize ∼1200 subjects, with ∼800 subjects receiving SPN-812 over a 1–3-week titration and 5-week maintenance period. The primary endpoint in all studies is mean change from baseline to end of study (EOS) in ADHD-RS-5 total score for SPN-812 vs. placebo. Secondary endpoints include change from baseline to EOS in 30% responder rate (% change: ADHD RS 5); Hyperactivity/Impulsivity and Inattention ADHD-RS-5 subscale scores; Conners 3 Rating Scale (parent and self-report); CGI-S/CGI-I (Improvement); Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale (parent report); Parenting Stress Index (children); and Stress Index for Parents of Adolescents (adolescents) after 6–8 weeks of treatment. Safety is assessed via adverse events, clinical laboratory tests, vital signs, electrocardiograms, physical examinations, and the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale. Phase 3 completers are offered the option of enrolling in an open-label extension study (OLE; up to 3 years) with a starting dose of 100/200mg (children/adolescents). Data will be summarized with descriptive statistics and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods.ResultsAs of August 2018, enrollment in 1 child study is complete, and the other 3 trials are at ∼89%; rollover into the OLE is ∼90%.ConclusionsThere is an unmet need for nonstimulant ADHD treatment for children and adolescents that is effective, long-acting, and well tolerated. SPN-812 is being investigated in four Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled studies for the treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD, based on demonstrated efficacy and safety in the Phase 2 program.This study is an encore of a poster presentation at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP).Funding Acknowledgements: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


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