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methylphenidate and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

methylphenidate has been researched along with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome in 4 studies

Methylphenidate: A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.
methylphenidate : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of the two threo isomers of methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate. A central stimulant and indirect-acting sympathomimetic, is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hyperactivity disorders in children and for the treatment of narcolepsy.
methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate : A amino acid ester that is methyl phenylacetate in which one of the hydrogens alpha to the carbonyl group is replaced by a piperidin-2-yl group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Seven patients with AIDS-related cognitive and emotional deficits had neuropsychologic testing and then were treated with methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine in individualized doses."2.67Central nervous system stimulants as symptomatic treatments for AIDS-related neuropsychiatric impairment. ( Angrist, B; d'Hollosy, M; Diamond, G; Sanfilipo, M; Satriano, J; Simberkoff, M; Weinreb, H, 1992)
"Bereavement after diagnosing AIDS or other HIV disease, psychological symptoms secondary to brain disease and the social consequences of having AIDS all interact to produce a devastating illness where the patient may be intensely grieving, demented and totally rejected by all of society."1.27Psychosocial aspects of AIDS. ( Goldmeier, D, 1987)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (50.00)18.7374
1990's2 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Angrist, B1
d'Hollosy, M1
Sanfilipo, M1
Satriano, J1
Diamond, G1
Simberkoff, M1
Weinreb, H1
Walling, VR1
Pfefferbaum, B1
Fernandez, F1
Levy, JK1
Galizzi, H1
Goldmeier, D1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Conscious Dying/Conscious Living: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for Patients at End of Life-A Pilot Study for Palliative and Hospice Care[NCT05214417]Phase 2120 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-05-01Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

1 trial available for methylphenidate and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

ArticleYear
Central nervous system stimulants as symptomatic treatments for AIDS-related neuropsychiatric impairment.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1992, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Dextroamphetamine; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders; Methyl

1992

Other Studies

3 other studies available for methylphenidate and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

ArticleYear
The use of methylphenidate in a depressed adolescent with AIDS.
    Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 1990, Volume: 11, Issue:4

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adolescent; Child Abuse; Depressive Disorder; Dose-Response Rela

1990
Response of HIV-related depression to psychostimulants: case reports.
    Hospital & community psychiatry, 1988, Volume: 39, Issue:6

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Depressive Disorder; Dextroamphetamine; Humans; Male; Met

1988
Psychosocial aspects of AIDS.
    British journal of hospital medicine, 1987, Volume: 37, Issue:3

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Attitude to Health; Brain Diseases; Child; Dementia; Dextroamphe

1987