List of investigational attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs explained

This is a list of investigational attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but are not yet approved.

Chemical/generic names are listed first, with developmental code names, synonyms, and brand names in parentheses.

This list was last comprehensively updated in September 2021. It is likely to become outdated with time.

Under development

Preregistration

Phase 3 clinical trials

Phase 2 clinical trials

Phase 1 clinical trials

Preclinical/research

No development reported

Research programmes

Not under development

Development discontinued

Research programmes

Formal development never or not yet started

Clinically used drugs

Approved drugs

Norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agents

Norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitors

Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

α2-Adrenergic receptor agonists

Off-label drugs

See also

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Centanafadine - Otsuka Pharmaceutical - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  4. Web site: Dexmethylphenidate controlled release - Cingulate Therapeutics - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  5. Web site: Edivoxetine - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  6. Web site: Molindone - Supernus Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  13. Web site: Mazindol controlled release - NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  14. Web site: PDC 1421 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  17. Web site: Dextroamphetamine - GRI Bio - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  18. Web site: Atomoxetine hydrohloride oral suspension - OWP Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  19. Web site: Dextroamphetamine controlled release - Cingulate Therapeutics - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  25. Web site: BCWP E003 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  26. Web site: Research programme: BLI 1008 - Biolite - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  27. Web site: Brilaroxazine - Reviva Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  28. Web site: Research programme: cannabinoid-based therapeutics - Axim Biotechnologies - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  29. Web site: Ciforadenant - Corvus Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  30. Web site: CM 4612 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  31. Web site: CRD 102 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  32. Web site: Dasotraline - Sumitomo Pharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  33. Web site: Amfetamine prodrug - Ensysce Biosciences - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  34. Web site: Amfetamine modified release - Highland Therapeutics - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  35. Web site: Dopamine intranasal - Mattern Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  36. Web site: Eltoprazine - Elto Pharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  37. Web site: Co-crystallised fasoracetam - Avalo Therapeutics - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  38. Web site: GTS 21 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  39. Web site: Guanfacine once-daily - Takeda - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  40. Web site: IPX 233 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  41. Web site: Masupirdine - Suven Life Sciences - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  42. Web site: Methylphenidate extended-release/abuse-resistant - Collegium Pharmaceutical - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  43. Web site: Research programme: fast dissolve tablet therapeutics - Samyang - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  44. Web site: SHX 009 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  46. Web site: Methylphenidate/naltrexone - Avekshan - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  47. Web site: Nic 12 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  48. Web site: NLS 2 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  49. Web site: PD 3044 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  50. Web site: Pitolisant - Bioprojet - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  51. Web site: R-sibutramine metabolite - Sepracor - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  52. Web site: Selegiline transdermal - Somerset Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  53. Web site: SKL 13865 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  54. Web site: Sofinicline - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  55. Web site: SPN 811 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  56. Web site: Taminadenant - Novartis/Palobiofarma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  57. Web site: Research programme: AMPA receptor agonists - RespireRx - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  58. Web site: Research programme: cannabis extract therapeutics - Cannabis Science - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  59. Web site: Research programme: norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors - Pfizer - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  60. Web site: Research programme: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder therapeutics - ITL Pharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  61. Web site: Research programme: subtype-selective NMDA receptor modulators - Novartis - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  62. Web site: ABT 418 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  63. Web site: Research programme: transdermal amfetamine patch - Noven/Takeda - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  64. Web site: Ampreloxetine - Theravance Biopharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  65. Web site: AR 08 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  66. Web site: Aripiprazole - Bristol-Myers Squibb/Otsuka Pharmaceutical - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  67. Web site: AZD 5213 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  68. Web site: Research programme: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder therapies - Nxera Pharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  69. Web site: Bradanicline - CODA Biotherapeutics - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  70. Web site: Brexpiprazole - Lundbeck/Otsuka - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  71. Web site: Buspirone transdermal - Bristol-Myers Squibb/Elan - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  72. Web site: Cipralisant - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  73. Web site: CX 516 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  74. Web site: CX 1739 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  75. Web site: Donepezil - Eisai - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  76. Web site: Droxidopa - Sumitomo Pharma/Lundbeck - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  77. Web site: Fasoracetam - Avalo Therapeutics - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  78. Web site: Ispronicline - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  79. Web site: KP 106 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  80. Web site: Lauflumide - NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  81. Web site: Manifaxine - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  82. Web site: Mecamylamine - Targacept - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  83. Web site: Research programme: serotonin 6 receptor antagonists - Memory Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  84. Web site: Metadoxine extended-release - Arcturus Therapeutics - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  86. Web site: MK 0249 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  87. Web site: Modafinil - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  88. Web site: Nicotine/opipramol - NeuroDerm - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  89. Web site: NLS 8 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  90. Web site: NLS Pharmaceutics Announces an R&D Update Webcast to Review the Company's Growing Portfolio of Pre-Clinical Compounds.
  91. Web site: NS 2359 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  92. Web site: OPC 64005 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  93. Web site: ORG 26576 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  94. Web site: PF 3654746 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  95. Web site: Phacetoperane - NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  96. Web site: Pirepemat - Integrative Research Laboratories - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  98. Web site: Pozanicline - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  99. Web site: SEP 228432 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  100. Web site: SGS 742 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  101. Web site: SPD 483 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  102. Web site: SPD 554 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  103. Web site: SPI 339 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  104. Web site: TAK 137 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  105. Web site: TC 6683 - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  106. Web site: Tipepidine - Taisho Pharmaceutical - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  107. Web site: Vortioxetine - Lundbeck - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  108. Web site: Research programme: central nervous system therapeutics - Astellas Pharma/Icagen - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  110. Web site: Amfetamine extended-release - Tris Pharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  111. Web site: Amfetamine extended-release (liquid suspension) - Aytu BioPharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  112. Web site: Amfetamine controlled release (orally disintegrating tablet) - Aytu BioPharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  113. Web site: Amphetamine sulfate oral - Arbor Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  114. Web site: Dexamfetamine - Arbor Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  115. Web site: Dexamfetamine transdermal - Noven Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  117. Web site: Lisdexamfetamine - Shionogi/Takeda - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  120. Web site: Mixed amfetamine salts - Takeda - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  123. Web site: Dexmethylphenidate - Celgene/Novartis - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  127. Web site: Methylphenidate controlled release - Purdue Pharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  128. Web site: Methylphenidate transdermal - Noven Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  129. Web site: Methylphenidate extended release - ALZA - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  130. Web site: Methylphenidate extended release - Aytu BioPharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  131. Web site: Methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension - Tris Pharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  132. Web site: Methylphenidate - UCB - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  133. Web site: Methylphenidate sustained release - DURECT Corporation - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  134. Web site: Methylphenidate extended release - Highland Therapeutics - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  135. Web site: Methylphenidate extended-release chewable tablets - Tris Pharma - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  136. Web site: Serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate - Zevra Therapeutics - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  137. Web site: Atomoxetine - Eli Lilly and Company - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  138. Web site: Viloxazine hydrochloride - Supernus Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
  139. Web site: Clonidine controlled release - Concordia Pharmaceuticals - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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  142. Web site: Guanfacine extended release - Takeda - AdisInsight. adisinsight.springer.com.
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