Attention & Memory Impairments in Menopausal Women

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified February 2013 by University of Pennsylvania
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Shire Development LLC
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
C. Neill Epperson, University of Pennsylvania
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01324024
First received: March 24, 2011
Last updated: February 11, 2013
Last verified: February 2013

March 24, 2011
February 11, 2013
March 2011
June 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Brown Attention Deficit Disorder Scale [ Time Frame: 10 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
The primary objective of this study is to reduce subjective symptoms of executive function impairment in peri and early postmenopausal women who are concerned about their "memory" and/or "cognition." Subjective assessment of executive functioning such as a sustained attention, focus, organization, working memory and motivation for work/activities will be assessed with our primary outcome variable, the Brown Attention Deficit Disorder Scale (BADDS; Brown, 1996, Harcourt Brace & Co.).
Same as current
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01324024 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
Cognitive Tasks [ Time Frame: 10 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
The secondary objective of this study is to determine whether LDX improves performance on objective measures of sustained attention, verbal recall and working memory. This will be measured using a battery of cognitive tasks aimed at assessing sustained attention, verbal encoding and recall, and verbal working memory. These tasks include the STROOP test; NYU Paragraph Recall Test; Spatial Span Forward and Spatial Span Backward from the Wechsler Memory Scale; 3-Back Task; and Verbal Paired Associates II.
Same as current
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Not Provided
 
Attention & Memory Impairments in Menopausal Women
Attention & Memory Impairments in Menopausal Women: A Possible Role for Vyvanse?

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a medication called Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine; LDX) has an impact on cognitive functioning, specifically measures of sustained attention, verbal encoding and recall and working memory, in menopausal aged women. LDX is a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The cognitive difficulties that menopausal women report experiencing are typical of adults who are diagnosed with ADHD. The investigators will assess whether or not LDX is effective in alleviating those cognitive disruptions when compared to a placebo.

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Interventional
Phase 4
Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Symptomatic Menopause
  • Cognitive Impairments
Drug: Lisdexamfetamine
The purpose of this study is to assess whether or not lisdexamfetamine is effective in alleviating cognitive disruptions when compared to a placebo.
Other Name: Vyvanse®
  • Active Comparator: Lisdexamfetamine
    Lisdexamfetamine or Vyvanse
    Intervention: Drug: Lisdexamfetamine
  • Placebo Comparator: Sugar Pill
    Placebo pill, capsules
    Intervention: Drug: Lisdexamfetamine
Epperson CN, Pittman B, Czarkowski KA, Bradley J, Quinlan DM, Brown TE. Impact of atomoxetine on subjective attention and memory difficulties in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2011 Feb 2; [Epub ahead of print]

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruiting
34
June 2013
June 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

Women ages 45 to 60 will be eligible for this study if they:

  • Are within 5 years of their last menstrual period;
  • Are able to give written informed consent;
  • Must have clear urine toxicology screen upon recruitment;
  • Are fluent in written and spoken English;
  • Must have negative urine pregnancy test if still menstruating.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of seizures;
  • History of cardiac disease including known cardiac defect or conduction abnormality;
  • Abnormal electrocardiogram during screening;
  • Use of estrogen therapy within previous 6 months;
  • Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant.
  • Presence of a contraindication to treatment with stimulant medication; this would include the presence of hypertension, coronary disease, atrial fibrillation, and arrhythmia.
Female
45 Years to 60 Years
Yes
Contact: Jeanette Bradley, BA 215-573-8884 jbradl@upenn.edu
Contact: Kathryn Czarkowski, MA 215-573-8882 kczar@upenn.edu
United States
 
NCT01324024
812470
No
C. Neill Epperson, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Shire Development LLC
Principal Investigator: Cynthia N Epperson, MD University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
February 2013

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