Recruiting

SPN-812

Sponsor:

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Code:

NCT04781140

Conditions

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 4 - 5

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

100mg SPN-812

Placebo

Study Details

Brief summary:

This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of SPN-812 (viloxazine extended release) in children 4 to 5 years of age with ADHD.

Conditions

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Study ID

NCT04781140

Start date

Mar 19, 2024

Status verified date

Oct, 2026

Completion date

Jan, 2028

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Jan, 2028

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 4 - 5

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Is male or female 4 years 0 months of age to less than or equal to 5 years 9 months of age at Visit 1 (Screening) and considered medically healthy.
2. Subject's parent(s) or legal guardian(s)/representative(s) is (are) willing and able to provide written informed consent before completing any study related procedures.
3. Has a primary diagnosis of ADHD according to DSM-IV-TR criteria and confirmed with the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia - Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL).
4. Has an ADHD-RS-IV-P Total Score of ≥ 28 (males) or ≥ 24 (females) at Visit 1 (Screening) and at Visit 2 (Baseline).
5. Has a CGI-S score of ≥ 4 (moderate or worse) at Visit 1 (Screening) and at Visit 2 (Baseline).
6. Has undergone an adequate course of non-pharmacologic treatment or is having symptoms severe enough to warrant pharmacologic treatment without prior non-pharmacologic treatment.
7. Is participating in a structured group activity (e.g., preschool, kindergarten, sports, Sunday school, summer camp or childcare program) at least 2 days a week during study so as to assess symptoms and impairment in a setting outside the home.
8. Has not initiated any behavioral intervention/therapy within 30 days of Visit 1 (Screening) and does not plan to initiate any new or discontinue any ongoing behavioral intervention/therapy during the study (e.g., subject is eligible if behavioral intervention/therapy is initiated 30 or more days prior to Visit 1 \[Screening\] and continues with a similar duration/frequency throughout their study).
9. Subjects who are on ADHD medication at Visit 1 (Screening), but whose ADHD symptoms are not well controlled on current ADHD medication (e.g., meets Inclusion Criterion #4), meet all other inclusion/exclusion criteria, and discontinues ADHD medication at least 7 days prior to the day of Visit 2 (Baseline) are eligible to participate.
10. Has no current condition in the opinion of the Investigator that could confound efficacy assessments, safety assessments or increase participant risk.
11. Has lived with the same parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or has lived under a shared living arrangement (e.g., joint legal custody) for greater than or equal to 6 months prior to Visit 1 (Screening).
12. Has a body weight ≥5th percentile for age and sex at Visit 1 (Screening) and Visit 2 (Baseline).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Has a diagnosis at Screening (per K-SADS-PL) of another psychiatric disorder that is considered to be the primary diagnosis rather than ADHD or has a comorbid psychiatric disorder secondary to ADHD that, in the opinion of the investigator (after consulting medical monitor), will likely interfere with study treatment adherence and/or impact study results.
2. Has a current diagnosis of a major neurological disorder. The eligibility of those who have seizures, a history of seizure-like events (e.g., syncope, myoclonus, severe muscle spasms), a family history of seizure disorder (immediate family, i.e., sibling, parent), and/or febrile seizures will be assessed on a case-by-case basis after consulting the medical monitor.
3. History of Bipolar Disorder diagnosed in a first degree relative.
4. Has global development delay or intellectual disability by medical history.
5. Has a current diagnosis of a significant (per Investigator's evaluation and/or judgement) systemic disease.
6. Has body mass index > 95th percentile for the subject's age and sex at Visit 1 (Screening) or Visit 2 (Baseline).
7. Has a mean resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure\* that are both >95th percentile for age sex, and height and has a mean resting pulse rate\* that is >95th percentile for age and sex (males: >117 bpm; females: >122 bpm) at Visit 1 (Screening) or Visit 2 (Baseline). \* Note: The mean of three measurements while seated.
8. Has a clinically significant electrocardiogram finding(s) at Visit 1 (Screening).
9. Is currently taking SPN-812 for ADHD, has previously taken SPN-812 for ADHD, but discontinued due to a lack of efficacy or adverse reactions, or has history of allergic reaction, hypersensitivity or intolerance to viloxazine.
10. Has an allergy to or cannot swallow pudding and applesauce and cannot swallow intact capsule whole.
11. Has any food allergy, intolerance, restriction or special diet that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could contraindicate the subject's participation in the study.
12. Has received any investigational drug within the longer of 30 days or 5 half-lives prior to Visit 2 (e.g., first dose of study medication).
13. Has a positive urine drug test at Visit 1 (Screening). A positive test for amphetamines is allowed for subjects receiving a stimulant ADHD medication at Screening. The subject will be required to discontinue the stimulant for the duration of the study, beginning at least 7 days prior to Visit 2 (Baseline).
14. Is using of prohibited concomitant medications including known CYP1A2 substrates (e.g., theophylline, melatonin) during the Screening Period or (anticipated) for the duration of the study.
15. Any reason that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would prevent the subject from participating in the study.
16. Has suicidal ideation ("Yes" indicated on C-SSRS question 4 or 5) or suicidal behavior ("Yes" indicated on C-SSRS for any suicidal behavior) within 6 months prior to or the day of Visit 1 (Screening) or has attempted suicide ("Yes" indicated on C-SSRS for lifetime).

Study Design

Enrollment

286 participants

Anticipated

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention Model

Parallel Assignment

Primary purpose

Treatment

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

placebo comparator: Placebo

Placebo, qd

experimental: SPN-812

SPN-812, qd

Interventions

100mg SPN-812

100mg SPN-812 will be administered once daily and compared to Placebo

Placebo

Placebo will be administered once daily

Primary outcome measure

  • Change from Baseline in the Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale, 4th Edition, Preschool Version (ADHD-RS-IV-P) Total Score at End of Study (Week 6) [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 6 ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Locations

The Center for Clinical Trials, Inc.

Recruiting

Saraland, Alabama, United States, 36571

Contacts

Preferred Research Partners, Inc.

Recruiting

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72211

Contacts

Advanced Research Center (ARC), Inc.

Recruiting

Anaheim, California, United States, 92805

Contacts

Sun Valley Research Center

Recruiting

Imperial, California, United States, 92251

Contacts

Alliance Research

Recruiting

Long Beach, California, United States, 90807

Contacts

IMMUNOe Research Centers

Recruiting

Centennial, Colorado, United States, 80112

Contacts

Luna Research Center

Recruiting

Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 33134

Contacts

Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.

Recruiting

Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32256

Contacts

Avantis Clinical Research LLC

Recruiting

Miami, Florida, United States, 33155

Contacts

Medical Research Group of Central Florida

Recruiting

Orange City, Florida, United States, 32763

Contacts

Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.

Recruiting

Orlando, Florida, United States, 32801

Contacts

APG Research LLC

Recruiting

Orlando, Florida, United States, 32803

Contacts

D&H Tamarac Research Center

Recruiting

Tamarac, Florida, United States, 33321

Contacts

Hope Research Network, LLC.

Recruiting

Virginia Gardens, Florida, United States, 33166

Contacts

Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy Specialists

Recruiting

Winter Park, Florida, United States, 32789

Contacts

Advanced Discovery Research LLC

Recruiting

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30318

Contacts

Clinical Integrative Research Center of Atlanta

Recruiting

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30328

Contacts

CenExcel iResearch, LLC

Recruiting

Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30030

Contacts

CenExel iResearch, LLC.

Recruiting

Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31405

Contacts

Kentucky Pediatric/Adult Research

Recruiting

Bardstown, Kentucky, United States, 40004

Contacts

DelRicht Research

Recruiting

Prairieville, Louisiana, United States, 70769

Contacts

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Recruiting

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205

Contacts

Boston Children's Hospital

Recruiting

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02445

Contacts

Neurobehavioral Medicine Group

Recruiting

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States, 48302

Contacts

Precise Research Centers

Recruiting

Flowood, Mississippi, United States, 39232

Contacts

Clinical Research of Southern Nevada, LLC.

Recruiting

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89128

Contacts

Med Clinical Research

Recruiting

Irvington, New Jersey, United States, 07111

Contacts

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Recruiting

Neptune City, New Jersey, United States, 07753

Contacts

Duke University

Recruiting

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705

Contacts

Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center

Recruiting

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229

Contacts

Cyn3rgy Research

Recruiting

Gresham, Oregon, United States, 97030

Contacts

Penn State Health Medical Group - Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Recruiting

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033

Contacts

Coastal Carolina Research Center

Recruiting

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29405

Contacts

Coastal Pediatric Research

Recruiting

Summerville, South Carolina, United States, 29486

Contacts

Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.

Recruiting

Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38119

Contacts

AIM Trials, LLC

Recruiting

Plano, Texas, United States, 75093

Contacts

Family Psych of The Woodlands

Recruiting

The Woodlands, Texas, United States, 77381

Contacts

Clinical Research Partners, LLC

Recruiting

Petersburg, Virginia, United States, 23805

Contacts

Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Treatment Center for Children

Recruiting

Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23220

Contacts

More Information

Sponsor

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Last update posted

Oct 5, 2026

Last verified

Oct, 2026

Keywords

  • ADHD

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-10-08. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on 2026-10-05. Recruitment status is synced daily from ClinicalTrials.gov and may not reflect the sponsor's current status. Confirm during your call.