Findling Robert L, Katic Alain, Liebowitz Michael, Waxmonsky James, Fry Nicholas, Qin Peibing, Yarullina Ilmiya, Maldonado-Cruz Zulane, Lieberman V Rose, Rubin Jonathan
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Houston Clinical Trials, Bellaire, TX, USA.
CNS Drugs. 2025 Aug 13. doi: 10.1007/s40263-025-01209-0.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Viloxazine ER (extended-release capsules; Qelbree) is a nonstimulant medication that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This phase 3, open-label extension (OLE) trial evaluated the long-term safety and efficacy of viloxazine ER in children and adolescents with ADHD. METHODS: Participants completing the phase 2 or one of the four phase 3 double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials were eligible for the OLE trial. Upon entering the OLE, double-blind treatment was discontinued and participants were administered viloxazine ER 100 mg/day (children, aged 6-11 years) or 200 mg/day, (adolescents, aged 12-18 years), with dosage titration as needed over a 12-week dose-optimization period (up to 400 mg/day [children] or 600 mg/day [adolescents]). Participants then entered a maintenance period that continued through US FDA-approval (up to 72 months). Safety (primary objective) was assessed relative to OLE baseline using adverse event (AE), clinical laboratory tests, vital sign, ECG, and Columbia Suicide Severity-Rating Scale (C-SSRS) monitoring. Efficacy was assessed relative to double-blind baseline using the ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS-IV/5) and the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scale. Study visits for these assessments occurred every ~ 3 months throughout maintenance treatment. RESULTS: Participants (N = 1100) included 646 children and 454 adolescents (66.5% male/33.5% female). Median (range) exposure to viloxazine ER in the OLE was 260 (1-1896) days, and the median modal (most frequently used) viloxazine ER doses were 300 mg/day for children and 400 mg/day for adolescents. AEs included (≥ 5% incidence) nasopharyngitis (9.7%), somnolence (9.5%), headache (8.9%), decreased appetite (6.0%), and fatigue (5.7%). AEs were mostly mild or moderate in severity (3.9% reported any severe AE); AEs led to discontinuation in 8.2% of participants. The mean ± SD changes from double-blind baseline in ADHD-RS IV/5 total score were -24.3 ± 12.0 at Month 3, -26.1 ± 11.5 at Month 12, and -22.4 ± 13.6 at participants' last OLE study visit. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this large-scale safety trial support the long-term use of viloxazine ER as a generally well-tolerated and effective treatment option for pediatric ADHD. No new safety concerns emerged, and efficacy results suggest the potential for continued improvement over that seen during double-blind treatment. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT02736656.
背景与目的:维洛沙嗪缓释胶囊(Qelbree)是一种非刺激性药物,已获美国食品药品监督管理局(FDA)批准用于治疗儿童及成人注意力缺陷多动障碍(ADHD)。这项3期开放标签扩展(OLE)试验评估了维洛沙嗪缓释胶囊在患有ADHD的儿童和青少年中的长期安全性和有效性。 方法:完成2期试验或四项3期双盲、安慰剂对照临床试验之一的参与者有资格参加OLE试验。进入OLE试验后,停止双盲治疗,参与者服用维洛沙嗪缓释胶囊,儿童(6 - 11岁)每日100 mg,青少年(12 - 18岁)每日200 mg,并在12周的剂量优化期内根据需要进行剂量滴定(儿童最高可达每日400 mg,青少年最高可达每日600 mg)。参与者随后进入维持期,直至获得美国FDA批准(最长72个月)。通过不良事件(AE)、临床实验室检查、生命体征、心电图和哥伦比亚自杀严重程度评定量表(C - SSRS)监测,相对于OLE基线评估安全性(主要目标)。相对于双盲基线,使用ADHD评定量表(ADHD - RS - IV/5)和临床总体印象改善(CGI - I)量表评估疗效。在整个维持治疗期间,大约每3个月进行一次这些评估的研究访视。 结果:参与者(N = 1100)包括646名儿童和454名青少年(男性占66.5%/女性占33.5%)。在OLE试验中,维洛沙嗪缓释胶囊的中位(范围)暴露时间为260(1 - 1896)天,儿童和青少年维洛沙嗪缓释胶囊的中位常用剂量分别为每日300 mg和每日400 mg。不良事件包括(发生率≥5%)鼻咽炎(9.7%)、嗜睡(9.5%)、头痛(8.9%)、食欲减退(6.0%)和疲劳(5.7%)。不良事件大多为轻度或中度严重程度(3.9%报告有任何严重不良事件);8.2%的参与者因不良事件停药。在第3个月、第12个月以及参与者最后一次OLE研究访视时,相对于双盲基线,ADHD - RS IV/5总分的均值±标准差变化分别为 - 24.3±12.0、 - 26.1±11.5和 - 22.4±13.6。 结论:这项大规模安全性试验的结果支持长期使用维洛沙嗪缓释胶囊作为儿童ADHD普遍耐受性良好且有效的治疗选择。未出现新的安全问题,疗效结果表明相对于双盲治疗期间有持续改善的潜力。 临床试验注册:Clinicaltrials.gov标识符:NCT02736656。
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