Solriamfetol for children with ADHD: a 6-week comparison to placebo
Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, 6-Week, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial of Solriamfetol in Children Aged 6 to <12 Years With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Run by Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. · NCT07717879 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether solriamfetol can help children aged 6 to under 12 with ADHD, compared to placebo, over six weeks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 6 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 468 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 32 sites (Dothan, Alabama and 31 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 6, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07717879 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children aged 6 to under 12 years with a primary DSM-5 diagnosis of ADHD.
✕Probably not a fit
Children who do not respond to solriamfetol or who experience intolerable adverse effects may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a Phase 3, multi-center, randomized, double-blind study in children with ADHD, designed to compare two doses of solriamfetol to placebo over 6 weeks. Participants are randomly assigned in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive either dose A, dose B, or placebo once daily. The study evaluates safety and efficacy using DSM-5 ADHD criteria and standardized assessments while monitoring for adverse events. Sites include centers in Alabama, Arkansas, and California. Parental consent and child assent are required prior to any study procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved ADHD symptoms with a well-tolerated medication option.
How similar studies have gone: Prior ADHD trials with solriamfetol in other populations have informed dosing and safety profiles, but pediatric data remain limited and this study seeks to extend evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, aged 6 to \<12 years. * Primary diagnosis of ADHD according to DSM-5 criteria. * Has parents/legal guardians provide written informed consent and has child provide written informed assent to participate in the study before the conduct of any study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to comply with study procedures. * Medically inappropriate for study participation in the opinion of the investigator.
Where it's running
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Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Study Director
- Email: sol-adhd-302@axsome.com
- Phone: 212-332-5061
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.