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methylphenidate and Antisocial Behavior

methylphenidate has been researched along with Antisocial Behavior in 14 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.

Antisocial Behavior: Behavior that sharply deviates from social norms and violates rights of others

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Covert antisocial behaviors such as stealing, destroying property, and cheating carry high risk for delinquency."6.67Covert antisocial behavior in boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: external validation and effects of methylphenidate. ( Heller, T; Hinshaw, SP; McHale, JP, 1992)
"Two hospitalized patients with antisocial personality disorder (by DSM-III) and histories of childhood attention deficit disorder became less aggressive during trials of methylphenidate."5.27Methylphenidate in the treatment of aggression in two patients with antisocial personality disorder. ( Josef, NC; Stringer, AY, 1983)
"Covert antisocial behaviors such as stealing, destroying property, and cheating carry high risk for delinquency."2.67Covert antisocial behavior in boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: external validation and effects of methylphenidate. ( Heller, T; Hinshaw, SP; McHale, JP, 1992)
"Comorbid antisocial personality disorder was a negative predictor of long CS treatment duration."1.38Predictive factors for more than 3 years' duration of central stimulant treatment in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a retrospective, naturalistic study. ( Gjervan, B; Nordahl, HM; Rasmussen, K; Torgersen, T, 2012)
"Two hospitalized patients with antisocial personality disorder (by DSM-III) and histories of childhood attention deficit disorder became less aggressive during trials of methylphenidate."1.27Methylphenidate in the treatment of aggression in two patients with antisocial personality disorder. ( Josef, NC; Stringer, AY, 1983)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19908 (57.14)18.7374
1990's1 (7.14)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's4 (28.57)24.3611
2020's1 (7.14)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Masi, G1
Fantozzi, P1
Muratori, P1
Bertolucci, G1
Tacchi, A1
Villafranca, A1
Pfanner, C1
Cortese, S1
Newcorn, JH1
Blader, JC1
Pliszka, SR1
Kafantaris, V1
Foley, CA1
Crowell, JA1
Carlson, GA1
Sauder, CL1
Margulies, DM1
Sinha, C1
Sverd, J1
Matthews, TL1
Bailey, BY1
Daviss, WB1
Sharpe, K1
Torgersen, T1
Gjervan, B1
Nordahl, HM1
Rasmussen, K1
Klar, H1
Siever, LJ1
Stringer, AY1
Josef, NC1
Satterfield, JH1
Cantwell, DP1
Satterfield, BT1
Wood, DR1
Reimherr, FW1
Wender, PH1
Johnson, GE1
Leichner, PP1
Janowsky, DS1
Reid, AE1
Hinshaw, SP1
Heller, T1
McHale, JP1
Hechtman, L1
Evans, RW1
Gualtieri, CT1
Hicks, RE1
Van Osdol, BM1
Carlson, L1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Flexible Dose Divalproex Sodium Adjunctive to Stimulant Treatment for Aggressive Children With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder[NCT00228046]Phase 440 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2004-01-31Completed
Adjunctive Treatment With Divalproex or Risperidone for Aggression Refractory to Stimulant Monotherapy Among Children With ADHD[NCT00794625]Phase 4270 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2008-11-30Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

3 reviews available for methylphenidate and Antisocial Behavior

ArticleYear
The psychopharmacologic treatment of personality disorders.
    The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 1984, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic Agents; Antisocial Personality Diso

1984
Adolescent outcome of hyperactive children treated with stimulants in childhood: a review.
    Psychopharmacology bulletin, 1985, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: Achievement; Adolescent; Amphetamine; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention Deficit Disorder wi

1985
A study of developmental hyperactivity.
    Mental retardation, 1972, Volume: 10, Issue:3

    Topics: Aggression; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention; Behavior Therapy; Child; Child Behavior Diso

1972

Trials

3 trials available for methylphenidate and Antisocial Behavior

ArticleYear
Callous-unemotional traits, proactive aggression, and treatment outcomes of aggressive children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2013, Volume: 52, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Aggression; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior D

2013
Callous-unemotional traits, proactive aggression, and treatment outcomes of aggressive children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2013, Volume: 52, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Aggression; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior D

2013
Callous-unemotional traits, proactive aggression, and treatment outcomes of aggressive children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2013, Volume: 52, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Aggression; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior D

2013
Callous-unemotional traits, proactive aggression, and treatment outcomes of aggressive children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2013, Volume: 52, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Aggression; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior D

2013
Diagnosis and treatment of minimal brain dysfunction in adults: a preliminary report.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1976, Volume: 33, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Anxiety; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperac

1976
Covert antisocial behavior in boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: external validation and effects of methylphenidate.
    Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 1992, Volume: 60, Issue:2

    Topics: Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Co

1992

Other Studies

8 other studies available for methylphenidate and Antisocial Behavior

ArticleYear
Emotional dysregulation and callous unemotional traits as possible predictors of short-term response to methylphenidate monotherapy in drug-naïve youth with ADHD.
    Comprehensive psychiatry, 2020, Volume: 100

    Topics: Adolescent; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Central

2020
Can children with callous and unemotional traits be treated successfully?
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2013, Volume: 52, Issue:12

    Topics: Aggression; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Ce

2013
Medication: the smart-pill oversell.
    Nature, 2014, Feb-13, Volume: 506, Issue:7487

    Topics: Achievement; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivi

2014
Predictive factors for more than 3 years' duration of central stimulant treatment in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a retrospective, naturalistic study.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2012, Volume: 32, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity;

2012
Methylphenidate in the treatment of aggression in two patients with antisocial personality disorder.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1983, Volume: 140, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Humans; Male; Methylphenidate

1983
Multimodality treatment. A one-year follow-up of 84 hyperactive boys.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1979, Volume: 36, Issue:9

    Topics: Achievement; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Child; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hyperkinesis; Intell

1979
Intravenous methylphenidate as a diagnostic and psychotherapeutic instrument in adult psychiatry.
    Canadian Psychiatric Association journal, 1976, Volume: 21, Issue:7

    Topics: Abreaction; Adult; Alcoholism; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Anxiety; Defense Mechanisms; Depress

1976
A neuropathic substrate for stimulant drug effects in hyperactive children.
    Clinical neuropharmacology, 1986, Volume: 9, Issue:3

    Topics: Antisocial Personality Disorder; Arousal; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Corp

1986