The goal of this clinical trial is to compare in the pk/pd profiles of magisterial dexamfetamine and Tentin in adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: Q1: is there a difference between pk/pd profiles of the two forms of dexamfetamine? Q2: how does the pharmacokinetic variability influences the objective and subjective (side) effects experienced by adult patients with ADHD? Participants will: * take the Quantified behavior Test for analysis of objective effects. * undergo blood sampling for analysis of the plasma concentration of dexamphetamine. * undergo blood pressure and heart rate measurements. * fill out 4 types of questionnaires. Researchers will compare the outcomes between magisterial dexamphetamine and Tentin use in a crossover setting.
Objectives The primary objective is to compare the pharmacological profile of the magisterial form of dexamfetamine sulfate to the pharmacological profile of the brand-name form of dexamfetamine (Tentin©) in adult patients diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and assess whether there is a difference between pk/pd profiles of the two forms of dexamfetamine. The secondary objective is to assess how pharmacokinetic variability influences the objective and subjective (side) effects experienced by adult patients with ADHD. Measurements At three moments (0, 60 and 120 minutes after drug administration) on each intervention-day, participants will complete the QbTest to assess objective performance and the QbPerformance to assess subjective performance. At eight moments (0, 45, 60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after drug administration) on each intervention-day, participants will undergo blood sampling to determine dexamfetamine plasma concentrations and vital sign measurements for safety monitoring and possible outcome-effects. At eight moments (0, 45, 60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after drug administration) on each intervention-day, participants will fill out questionnaires to assess subjective experiences.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
1
Magisterial Dexamfetamine
Tentin
Glenn Dumont
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Quantified behavior Test (QbTest) - Time Active
Time Active for analysis of objective effects. The Quantified behaviour Test (QbTest) provides data to assess the three core symptoms of ADHD, that is: hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. Time Active (in %) is one of the scores used to measure hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. For the current study cardinal outcomes will be derived from a Principal Component Analysis.
Time frame: 0-120 minutes after drug administration
Quantified behavior Test (QbTest) - Distance
Distance for analysis of objective effects. The Quantified behaviour Test (QbTest) provides data to assess the three core symptoms of ADHD, that is: hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. Distance (in meters) is one of the scores used to measure hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. For the current study cardinal outcomes will be derived from a Principal Component Analysis.
Time frame: 0-120 minutes after drug administration
Quantified behavior Test (QbTest) - Area
Area for analysis of objective effects. The Quantified behaviour Test (QbTest) provides data to assess the three core symptoms of ADHD, that is: hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. Area (in cm2) is one of the scores used to measure hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. For the current study cardinal outcomes will be derived from a Principal Component Analysis.
Time frame: 0-120 minutes after drug administration
Quantified behavior Test (QbTest) - Micro Events
Micro Events for analysis of objective effects. The Quantified behaviour Test (QbTest) provides data to assess the three core symptoms of ADHD, that is: hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. Micro Events (in millimeters) is one of the scores used to measure hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. For the current study cardinal outcomes will be derived from a Principal Component Analysis.
Time frame: 0-120 minutes after drug administration
Quantified behavior Test (QbTest) - Motion Simplicity
Motion Simplicity for analysis of objective effects. The Quantified behaviour Test (QbTest) provides data to assess the three core symptoms of ADHD, that is: hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. Motion Simplicity (in %) is one of the scores used to measure hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. For the current study cardinal outcomes will be derived from a Principal Component Analysis.
Time frame: 0-120 minutes after drug administration
Blood samples
For analysis of the plasma concentration of dexamfetamine.
Time frame: 0-180 minutes after drug administration
Blood pressure
For autonomic and adverse effects measurements. Measured in mmHg Normal value: 120/80 mmHg
Time frame: 0-180 minutes after drug administration
Heart rate
For autonomic and adverse effects measurements. Measured in BPM Normal value: 60-100 BPM
Time frame: 0-180 minutes after drug administration
Addiction Research Centre Inventory (ARCI) - Acute Subjective Response to Substances (ASRS): Amphetamine Scale
Subjective effects measurement In this trial, only amphetamines will be administered, therefore only the first 11 questions of the amphetamine-scale will be used. The investigators have adjusted the 'true-false' questions in the amphetamine-scale to Visual Analog Scale (VAS)-questions, since VASs are more sensitive to subtle changes than Likert-scales and VAS enables rapid completion leading to a lower participant burden. The ARCI questions 1 t/m 11 are in line with the therapeutic effects of dexamfetamine. For each question, the VAS can be marked between 0 and 10 cm, 0 meaning 'not at all' and 10 meaning 'very much' when answering the questions.
Time frame: 45-180 minutes after drug administration
Bond-Lader Visual Analog Scale (BL-VAS)
Subjective effects measurement The Bond \& Lader VAS Mood Rating Scale (BL-VAS) is used to measure the effects of drugs on the participants' mood. It consists of 16 dimensions (VAS) of mood. Ultimately, these dimensions are combined to create the following dimensions: alertness, contentedness, and calmness. For each question, the VAS can be marked between 0 and 10 cm, 0 meaning 'not at all' and 10 meaning 'very much' when answering the questions.
Time frame: 0-180 minutes after drug administration
QbTest performance questionnaire
Subjective effects measurement QbPerformance to assess subjective performance on the QbTest. For 1 question, a 'yes' or 'no' answer will be given. For 3 questions, the VAS can be marked between 0 and 10 cm, 0 meaning 'not at all' and 10 meaning 'very much' when answering the questions.
Time frame: 0-180 minutes after drug administration
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