Adderall XR and Cognitive Impairment in MS (NCT02676739)
A Double-blind Placebo Controlled Study of Mixed-amphetamine Salts, Extended Release (Adderall XR) for Cognitive Impairment in MS
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This 12 week randomized placebo-controlled study will compare the effects of 10 mg and 20 mg of a mixed amphetamine salt, extended release medication (trade name Adderall XR) to placebo on objective measures of processing speed and memory, as well as on self-reported measures of cognition and quality of life. To be enrolled in the study, MS subjects must demonstrate impaired processing speed on the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Kaye Edmonton Clinic — Edmonton, Alberta
Age range: 18 Years to 59 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Kaye Edmonton Clinic — Edmonton, Alberta
- London Health Sciences Centre — London, Ontario
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre — Toronto, Ontario
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.