Table 1

Summary of Effects of Atomoxetine and Placebo on ADHD Symptoms in Adults*


Study I
Study II



Placebo (n = 134)
Atomoxetine (n = 133)
p
Placebo (n = 124)
Atomoxetine (n = 124)
p


CGI Change Score
-0.4 ± 1.0
-0.8 ± 1.2
0.010
-0.5 ± 1.0
-0.9 ± 1.2
0.002
Investigator-Rated CAARS






     Total ADHD Symptom Scores
-6.0 ± 9.3
-9.5 ± 10.1
0.005
-6.7 ± 9.3
-10.5 ± 10.9
0.002
     Inattentive Score
-3.1 ± 5.8
-5.0 ± 5.7
0.010
-3.5 ± 5.3
-5.8 ± 6.5
0.001
     Hyperactive/Impulsive Score
-2.9 ± 4.9
-4.5 ± 5.1
0.017
-3.2 ± 4.7
-4.7 ± 5.3
0.013
Self-Rated CAARS






     Total ADHD Symptom Score
-9.3 ± 14.0
-16.0 ± 16.2
0.002
-11.6 ± 16.1
-17.3 ± 17.6
0.008
     Inattentive Score
-8.6 ± 13.8
-15.9 ± 16.3
0.001
-11.3 ± 16.6
-17.1 ± 17.9
0.012
     Hyperactive/Impulsive Score
-7.5 ± 12.1
-11.9 ± 13.5
0.013
-8.8 ± 13.4
-12.5 ± 14.1
0.025

*Data adapted from Michelson et al., 2003

Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation

Faraone et al. Behavioral and Brain Functions 2005 1:16   doi:10.1186/1744-9081-1-16