Phase 4
N=161
Open-label Safety and Efficacy of SPN-812 (Viloxazine Extended-release Capsule) in Adults With ADHD and Mood Symptoms
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06185985 ↗Enrolled (actual)
161
Serious AEs
3.7%
Results posted
Mar 2026
Primary outcome: Primary: Change From Baseline in the Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) Total Score by Visit. — 37.5; -12.3; -14.3; -17.3 score on a scale
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Interventions
- SPN-812 (Drug)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Primary completion
- Dec 2024
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change From Baseline in the Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) Total Score by Visit. |
37.5; -12.3; -14.3; -17.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) Inattention Subscale Score by Visit. |
20.4; -6.8; -7.6; -8.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale Score by Visit. |
17.1; -5.6; -6.8; -8.4 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (v1.1) Symptoms Checklist (ASRSv1.1-SC) Total Score by Visit. |
53.5; -18.5; -22.7; -28.4 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (v1.1) Symptoms Checklist (ASRSv1.1-SC) Inattention Subscale Score by Visit. |
29.1; -9.7; -12.0; -14.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (v1.1) Symptoms Checklist (ASRSv1.1-SC) Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale Score by Visit. |
24.4; -8.8; -10.7; -13.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Clinical Global Impression of Severity (CGI-S) Score by Visit |
4.7; -1.0; -1.2; -1.4 | — |
| SECONDARY The Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) Score by Visit |
2.7; 2.6; 2.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Montgomery and Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score at Week 14/End of Study |
30.3; -15.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire 8-item (PHQ-8) Total Score by Visit |
16.4; -7.2; -8.8; -10.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) Total Score at Week 14 |
25.4; -14.2 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in General Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) Total Score by Visit |
14.4; -6.1; -7.2; -8.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A) Global Executive Composite (GEC) T-score at Week 14 (End of Study) |
79.9; -16.2 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A) Behavioral Regulation Index (BRI) T-score at Week 14 (End of Study) |
71.2; -13.1 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A) Metacognition Index (MI) T-score at Week 14 (End of Study) |
82.6; -16.4 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment:Specific Health Problem (WPAI:SHP) Absenteeism Percentage by Visit |
10.87; -3.20; -6.41; -5.89 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment:Specific Health Problem (WPAI:SHP) Presenteeism Percentage by Visit |
62.66; -19.05; -20.43; -23.08 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment:Specific Health Problem (WPAI:SHP) Regular Activity Percentage by Visit |
75.47; -23.23; -29.74; -36.06 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment:Specific Health Problem (WPAI:SHP) Work Productivity Percentage by Visit |
65.83; -19.10; -21.22; -22.32 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Global Score at Week 14 (End of Study) |
10.8; -2.2 | — |
Summary
Open label, flexible dose, decentralized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of SPN-812 in adults with ADHD and mood symptoms.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
To be eligible for participation in this study, a participant must meet all of the following criteria:
- Is male or female, ≥18 years of age.
- Is willing and capable of providing and signing electronic informed consent.
- Has a primary diagnosis of ADHD based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) as confirmed with the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview for ADHD Studies (MINI-AS).
- Has an AISRS Total score ≥24 at Screening.
- Has a CGI-S score ≥3 at Screening.
- Has a MADRS (SIGMA) Total score >22 at Screening and/or HAM-A (SIGH-A) Total score >22 at Screening.
- If potential participant is a biological female, one of the following (a, b, or c) must be met:
- Has undergone menopause, defined as a biological female who reports amenorrhea for at least 12 consecutive months prior to providing informed consent.
- Is a non-pregnant Female of Childbearing Potential (FOCP) who is not seeking fertility treatment during the study and agrees to use one of the following acceptable birth control methods beginning 14 days prior to the first dose of study medication, throughout the study while taking study medication, and for 7 days following the last dose of study medication: i. Hormonal contraceptive; ii.Barrier method: simultaneous use of male condom and diaphragm or cervical cap with spermicidal foam/gel/film/cream/suppository.
- Has had bilateral tubal ligation, hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy (permanently sterilized) at least 6 months prior to providing informed consent.
- If potential participant is a biological male, one of the following must be met:
- Is capable of having children and agrees to use 2 methods of contraception beginning 14 days prior to the first dose of study medication, throughout the study while taking study medication, and for 7 days following the last dose of study medication.
- Has had sterilization surgery (permanently sterilized) at least 6 months prior to providing informed consent.
- Owns a functioning smartphone device, has access to an internet connection (Wi-Fi or data plan), is willing to download and use the study mobile app throughout the study, and is willing to have visual telemedicine appointments (televisits) at times designated in the study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
A participant who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in the study:
- Has a history of substance use disorder (alcohol, opioids, etc.) within the last 6 months prior to providing informed consent with exception of nicotine and cannabis.
- Is currently taking or has taken Qelbree for treatment of ADHD in the last 3 months or is currently taking another non-stimulant medication for treatment of ADHD, like atomoxetine (Strattera), Clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay) or Guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv). Stimulant medications for ADHD and most medications for mood symptoms (symptoms of depression and/or anxiety) are allowed.
- Is taking a prohibited concomitant medication per the Qelbree prescribing information.
- Is a FOCP who is pregnant, nursing, sexually active with a male partner and not willing to use one of the acceptable birth control methods throughout the study and/or is seeking fertility treatment.
- Has a history of moderate or severe head trauma or other neurological disorder or systemic medical disease that, in the Investigator's opinion, is likely to affect central nervous system functioning. This would include participants with:
- A current diagnosis of a major neurological disorder; or
- Seizures, seizure disorder or seizure-like events; or a history of seizure disorder within the immediate family (siblings, parents); or
- Encephalopathy
- Has attempted suicide within the 6 months prior to the C-SSRS assessment at Screening, or is at significant risk of suicide, either in the opinion of the Investigator or defined as a "yes" to suicidal ideation questions 4 or 5 or
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06185985). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.