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methylphenidate and Autism Spectrum Disorder

methylphenidate has been researched along with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 19 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.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Wide continuum of associated cognitive and neurobehavioral disorders, including, but not limited to, three core-defining features: impairments in socialization, impairments in verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors. (from DSM-V)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" We examine the use of parent target problems (PTPs) in a randomized trial of methylphenidate (MPH) in children with autism spectrum disorder and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder."9.24Using a Patient-Centered Outcome Measure to Test Methylphenidate Versus Placebo in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. ( Aman, MG; Arnold, LE; Bearss, K; Gillespie, S; McCracken, JT; McDougle, CJ; Postorino, V; Sarhangian, R; Scahill, L; Tierney, E; Vitiello, B, 2017)
" Although gynecomastia associated with methylphenidate monotherapy in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has already been reported in some adverse event databases, based on a review of the literature it appears that only five case reports have been published."9.12Possible association between methylphenidate treatment in a child with autism spectrum disorder and subsequent gynecomastia ( Balázs, J; Kollárovics, N; Nagy, P, 2021)
"Children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently present with inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity, which are the cardinal symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)."6.55Methylphenidate for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. ( Deckx, L; Sturman, N; van Driel, ML, 2017)
" We examine the use of parent target problems (PTPs) in a randomized trial of methylphenidate (MPH) in children with autism spectrum disorder and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder."5.24Using a Patient-Centered Outcome Measure to Test Methylphenidate Versus Placebo in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. ( Aman, MG; Arnold, LE; Bearss, K; Gillespie, S; McCracken, JT; McDougle, CJ; Postorino, V; Sarhangian, R; Scahill, L; Tierney, E; Vitiello, B, 2017)
" Although gynecomastia associated with methylphenidate monotherapy in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has already been reported in some adverse event databases, based on a review of the literature it appears that only five case reports have been published."5.12Possible association between methylphenidate treatment in a child with autism spectrum disorder and subsequent gynecomastia ( Balázs, J; Kollárovics, N; Nagy, P, 2021)
"The purpose of this manuscript is to review the evidence generated by clinical trials of pharmaceuticals in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), describe challenges in the conduct of such trials, and discuss future directions RECENT FINDINGS: Clinical trials in ASD have produced several compounds to adequately support the pharmacological treatment of associated symptom domains: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (methylphenidate, atomoxetine, and alpha agonists), irritability/aggression (risperidone and aripiprazole), sleep (melatonin), and weight gain associated with atypical antipsychotic use (metformin)."4.98Clinical trials in autism spectrum disorder: evidence, challenges and future directions. ( Anagnostou, E, 2018)
" (2020) present a systematic review with meta-analyses that reports the efficacy of five treatments for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in the context of autism spectrum disorder - (a) methylphenidate; (b) atomoxetine; (c) guanfacine; (d) aripiprazole; and (e) risperidone."4.02Commentary: Identifying individualized predictions of response in ADHD pharmacotherapy - a commentary on Rodrigues et al. (2020). ( Bloch, MH; Farhat, LC, 2021)
"Methylphenidate was associated with a nonsignificant elevated risk of dropout due to adverse events."2.72Practitioner Review: Pharmacological treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children and youth with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Ameis, SH; Anagnostou, E; Anderson, KK; Beswick, A; Gorman, DA; Lai, MC; Rodrigues, R; Szatmari, P, 2021)
"Children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently present with inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity, which are the cardinal symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)."2.55Methylphenidate for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. ( Deckx, L; Sturman, N; van Driel, ML, 2017)

Research

Studies (19)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's8 (42.11)24.3611
2020's11 (57.89)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kollárovics, N1
Nagy, P1
Balázs, J1
Stevanovic, D1
Wentz, E1
Nasic, S1
Knez, R1
Masiran, R1
Ilias, MNA1
Yubbu, P1
Zhou, MS1
Nasir, M1
Farhat, LC2
Kook, M1
Artukoglu, BB1
Bloch, MH2
Rodrigues, R1
Lai, MC1
Beswick, A1
Gorman, DA1
Anagnostou, E2
Szatmari, P1
Anderson, KK1
Ameis, SH1
Ünsel Bolat, G1
Al Awami, R1
Albanna, A1
Joshi, G1
Wilens, T1
Firmin, ES1
Hoskova, B1
Biederman, J1
Johansson, V1
Sandin, S1
Chang, Z1
Taylor, MJ1
Lichtenstein, P1
D'Onofrio, BM1
Larsson, H1
Hellner, C1
Halldner, L1
Pham, HTN1
Tran, HN1
Le, XT1
Do, HT1
Nguyen, TT1
Le Nguyen, C1
Yoshida, H1
Yamaguchi, M1
William, FR1
Matsumoto, K1
Gunes, S1
Kim, SJ1
Shonka, S1
French, WP1
Strickland, J1
Miller, L1
Stein, MA1
Naguy, A1
Sturman, N1
Deckx, L1
van Driel, ML1
Howes, OD1
Rogdaki, M1
Findon, JL1
Wichers, RH1
Charman, T1
King, BH1
Loth, E1
McAlonan, GM1
McCracken, JT2
Parr, JR1
Povey, C1
Santosh, P1
Wallace, S1
Simonoff, E1
Murphy, DG1
Giacobini, M1
Medin, E1
Ahnemark, E1
Russo, LJ1
Carlqvist, P1
Scahill, L1
Bearss, K1
Sarhangian, R1
McDougle, CJ1
Arnold, LE1
Aman, MG1
Tierney, E1
Gillespie, S1
Postorino, V1
Vitiello, B1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Efficacy of Pharmacologic Management of ADHD in Children and Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder[NCT05916339]Phase 4500 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-10-01Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

7 reviews available for methylphenidate and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ArticleYear
Possible association between methylphenidate treatment in a child with autism spectrum disorder and subsequent gynecomastia
    Orvosi hetilap, 2021, 10-17, Volume: 162, Issue:42

    Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child; Gynecomastia; Humans; Male; Methylphenidate

2021
Meta-analysis: Pharmacologic Treatment of Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2021, Volume: 60, Issue:1

    Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Methylphenidate; Random

2021
Practitioner Review: Pharmacological treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children and youth with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines, 2021, Volume: 62, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectru

2021
Pharmacotherapy of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of the literature.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2021, Volume: 35, Issue:3

    Topics: Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder;

2021
Methylphenidate for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2017, Nov-21, Volume: 11

    Topics: Adolescent; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Central Nervous

2017
Autism spectrum disorder: Consensus guidelines on assessment, treatment and research from the British Association for Psychopharmacology.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2018, Volume: 32, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum D

2018
Clinical trials in autism spectrum disorder: evidence, challenges and future directions.
    Current opinion in neurology, 2018, Volume: 31, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Aggression; Antipsychotic Agents; Aripipraz

2018

Trials

2 trials available for methylphenidate and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ArticleYear
Dose-Response Effects of Long-Acting Liquid Methylphenidate in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Pilot Study.
    Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2017, Volume: 47, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Central Nervous

2017
Using a Patient-Centered Outcome Measure to Test Methylphenidate Versus Placebo in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2017, Volume: 27, Issue:2

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Central Nervous System Stim

2017

Other Studies

10 other studies available for methylphenidate and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ArticleYear
ASD with ADHD vs. ASD and ADHD alone: a study of the QbTest performance and single-dose methylphenidate responding in children and adolescents.
    BMC psychiatry, 2022, 04-20, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Central Nervous

2022
Methylphenidate-associated chest pain in a child.
    BMJ case reports, 2023, Nov-27, Volume: 16, Issue:11

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Central Nervous System Stim

2023
Case report: diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder in patients diagnosed with oculocutaneous albinism.
    Neurocase, 2020, Volume: 26, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Albinism, Oculocutaneous; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum

2020
Sedation After a Trial of Mixed Amphetamine Salts in a Boy with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
    The American journal of case reports, 2020, Dec-17, Volume: 21

    Topics: Amphetamine; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child; Humans;

2020
Medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in individuals with or without coexisting autism spectrum disorder: analysis of data from the Swedish prescribed drug register.
    Journal of neurodevelopmental disorders, 2020, 12-23, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Sp

2020
Commentary: Identifying individualized predictions of response in ADHD pharmacotherapy - a commentary on Rodrigues et al. (2020).
    Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines, 2021, Volume: 62, Issue:6

    Topics: Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder;

2021
Ilex kudingcha C.J. Tseng Mitigates Phenotypic Characteristics of Human Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Drosophila Melanogaster Rugose Mutant.
    Neurochemical research, 2021, Volume: 46, Issue:8

    Topics: Animals; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Circadian Rhythm; Drosophila melanogaster; Gene Expression; Hippo

2021
Modified-Release Methylphenidate-Related Trichotillomania in a Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2017, Volume: 27, Issue:7

    Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Child; Delayed-Action Preparations; Hum

2017
Pharmacotherapy of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptom Profile in ASD.
    The Journal of nervous and mental disease, 2017, Volume: 205, Issue:9

    Topics: Aripiprazole; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spect

2017
Prevalence, Patient Characteristics, and Pharmacological Treatment of Children, Adolescents, and Adults Diagnosed With ADHD in Sweden.
    Journal of attention disorders, 2018, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Distribution; Anxiety Disorders; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivit

2018