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NCT00018863 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Preschool-Age Children (PATS)
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 165
- Enrollment target
NCT00018863: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.
NCT00018863 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by New York State Psychiatric Institute. The registered enrollment target is 165 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00018863, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 165 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This research focuses on the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in very young children. The medication being used is methylphenidate (Ritalin); it is being studied to determine its safety and how well it works to treat ADHD in preschool-age children (3-5.5 year olds).
Interventions
- DRUG Methylphenidate
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 165 participants |
| Start Date | 2001-04-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2006-11-30 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
What the finished NCT00018863 record still lists
NCT00018863 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 165 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Methylphenidate is the first listed.
NCT00018863 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00018863 about?
NCT00018863 is a clinical study titled "Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Preschool-Age Children (PATS)". This research focuses on the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in very young children. The medication being used is methylphenidate (Ritalin); it is being studied to determine its safety and how well it works to treat ADHD in preschool-age children (3-5.5 year olds).
What is the current status of trial NCT00018863?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 165 participants. The study started on 2001-04-01. Estimated completion is 2006-11-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00018863?
The interventions under investigation include: Methylphenidate (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00018863?
This trial is sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 364 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00018863's enrollment target sits among peer trials
165 1465th of 2000 higher than 531 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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