NIDA-CTN-0029

Division
HEAL Study
Title
A Pilot Study of Osmotic-Release Methylphenidate in Initiating and Maintaining Abstinence in Smokers with ADHD
Short Description
The main study objective was to evaluate whether OROS MPH compared to placebo increases the effectiveness of standard smoking treatment in obtaining prolonged abstinence for smokers with ADHD.
Release Date
Dec 15, 2009
Description

Adult ADHD is a common and impairing neuro-psychiatric disorder, affecting approximating seven to eight millions adults in the United States. Substance use disorders, including cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence, are some of the more common co-morbid disorders with adult ADHD. Studies have found that adults with ADHD are twice as likely to smoke cigarettes and be dependent on nicotine than adults without ADHD.

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