Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate

ApprovedSmall molecule

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate is a small molecule that works as a Dopamine Transporter Releasing Agent; Norepinephrine Transporter Releasing Agent; Synaptic Vesicular Amine Transporter Inhibitor.[2] It is being used across 19 indications, with its most advanced program in Approved.[1]

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate is one of 437 small molecule programs targeting Binge Eating. It is currently in Approved.

Indications

Total Trials

Active Trials

436

Competitors

Pipeline

Status by Indication[3][1]

Indication

Binge EatingUnknown

Eating DisorderActive, not recruiting

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderUnknown

GlaucomaUnknown

Huntington DiseaseUnknown

Alzheimer DiseaseUnknown

Bulimia NervosaActive, not recruiting

InsomniaActive, not recruiting

CognitionActive, not recruiting

Drug DependenceUnknown

Binge EatingPreclinical

Unknown

Eating DisorderPhase 3

Active, not recruiting

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderPreclinical

Unknown

GlaucomaPreclinical

Unknown

Huntington DiseasePreclinical

Unknown

Alzheimer DiseasePreclinical

Unknown

Bulimia NervosaPhase 2

Active, not recruiting

InsomniaPhase 2

Active, not recruiting

CognitionPhase 1

Active, not recruiting

Drug DependencePreclinical

Unknown

Showing 10 of 19 indications

Competition

Competitive Landscape

583 competitors in Schizophrenia

#DrugCompanyPhaseTrials

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate

Takeda

Approved

35 2

Ozempic

Novo Nordisk

Preclinical

1 3

Resotran

Takeda

Preclinical

1 4

Inapsine

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Preclinical

1 5

Lunesta

Akero Therapeutics

Preclinical

3 6

Luvox

SSolvay Pharmaceuticals

Preclinical

1 7

Catapres

Boehringer Ingelheim

Preclinical

1 8

Persantine

Boehringer Ingelheim

Preclinical

1 9

Permax

VValeant Pharmaceuticals

Preclinical

1 10

Orap

Teva

Preclinical

Ranked by pipeline maturity and clinical activity. Current drug highlighted in teal.

Timeline

Expected Milestones

Q2 2027

Phase 2/3Active, not recruiting

Bariatric Surgery

NCT04599504

Q4 2027

Phase 2Recruiting

Eating Disorder

NCT06847399

Clinical

Trials by Indication[1]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder6 trials

Comparison of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate With Atomoxetine HCl in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Subjects With an Inadequate Response to Methylphenidate

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 3·NCT01106430·267 enrolled

Effectiveness of Vyvanse Compared to Concerta in Adolescents With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 4·NCT01552915·464 enrolled

Effectiveness of Vyvanse Compared to Concerta in Adolescents With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 4·NCT01552902·549 enrolled

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Effect of Vyvanse on Sleep in Children Aged 6-12 Years With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Completed·CClinical Study Centers, LLC·N/A·NCT00807222·24 enrolled

Comparing the Effectiveness of New Versus Older Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (The NOTA Study)

Completed·—·Phase 4·NCT00889915·228 enrolled

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate 2-year Safety Study in Children and Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 4·NCT01328756·314 enrolled

Eating Disorder6 trials

Evaluate the Maintenance of Efficacy of SPD489 in Adults Aged 18-55 Years With Moderate to Severe Binge Eating Disorder

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 3·NCT02009163·418 enrolled

Cognitive-Behavioral and Pharmacologic (LDX) Treatment of Binge-Eating Disorder and Obesity: Acute Treatment

Completed·YYale University·Phase 3·NCT03924193·141 enrolled

Cognitive-Behavioral and Pharmacologic (LDX) Treatment of Binge-Eating Disorder and Obesity: Maintenance Treatment

Completed·YYale University·Phase 3·NCT03926052·61 enrolled

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Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo or Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate for Binge-Eating Disorder

Recruiting·JJohns Hopkins University·Phase 2·NCT06847399·105 enrolled

Open Label Extension in Adults With Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 3·NCT01657019·604 enrolled

Forced-dose Titration of SPD489 in Adults With Binge Eating Disorder

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 2·NCT01291173·271 enrolled

Safety and Efficacy3 trials

Vyvanse Adolescent Open-Label Safety and Efficacy Extension Study

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 3·NCT00764868·269 enrolled

Randomized, Double-blind Safety and Efficacy Study of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (LDX) in Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 3·NCT00763971·336 enrolled

Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomised Withdrawal, Extension, Safety and Efficacy Study of LDX in Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 3·NCT00784654·276 enrolled

Bariatric Surgery2 trials

Bariatric Surgery and Pharmacokinetics of Lisdexamphetamine

Completed·NNorwegian University of Science and Technology··NCT03497169·12 enrolled

Pharmacological and Behavioral Treatment After Bariatric Surgery: Medication Change for Non-Responders (Stage 2b)

Active, not recruiting·YYale University·Phase 2/3·NCT04599504·60 enrolled

Autism1 trial

Evaluation of the Effect and Safety of Lisdexamfetamine in Children Aged 6-12 With ADHD and Autism

Completed·JJPM van Stralen Medicine Professional·Phase 4·NCT03337646·48 enrolled

17 more indications

Anxiety Disorder1 trial

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate in the Treatment of Adult ADHD With Anxiety Disorder Comorbidity

Completed·CCentre for Anxiety, Attention Deficit and Trauma, Ontario, Canada·Phase 4·NCT01863459·42 enrolled

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome1 trial

Efficacy and Safety of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate in Adults With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Completed·RRochester Center for Behavioral Medicine·Phase 4·NCT01071044·26 enrolled

Drug Liking1 trial

Compare Subjective Drug Liking & Pharmacokinetics of Vyvanse™ and ADDERALL XR® When Administered as an Oral Solution

Terminated· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 1·NCT00776555·3 enrolled

ESS1 trial

Effects of LDX on Cognitive Processes and Appetite

Terminated·UUniversity of Birmingham·N/A·NCT04181957·22 enrolled

Experimental1 trial

Experimental fMRI Study of Guanfacine and Lisdexamfetamine in ADHD Adolescents

Unknown status·KKing's College London·N/A·NCT03333668·20 enrolled

Bulimia Nervosa1 trial

Lisdexamfetamine for Adults With Bulimia Nervosa

Terminated·AAaron Keshen·Phase 2·NCT03397446·23 enrolled

Efficacy and Safety1 trial

Real World Evidence of the Efficacy and Safety of FOQUEST

Completed·PPurdue Pharma, Canada·Phase 4·NCT04152629·257 enrolled

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia1 trial

Vyvanse and Adderall XR Given Alone and in Combination With Prilosec OTC

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 1·NCT00746733·24 enrolled

Function1 trial

Effects of LDX on Functioning of College Students With ADHD

Completed·UUniversity of Rhode Island·Phase 4·NCT01342445·50 enrolled

Driving1 trial

A Comparison of PRC-063 and Lisdexamfetamine in the Driving Performance of Adults With ADHD

Completed·RRhodes Pharmaceuticals, L.P.·Phase 3·NCT02555150·40 enrolled

Adult1 trial

Bioavailability Study of SPD489 Administered With Two Different Means of Administration in Healthy Adult Volunteers

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 1·NCT01890785·30 enrolled

Treatment1 trial

To Evaluate the Safety and Metabolic Profile of Vyvanse for the Treatment of ADHD in Euthymic Adults With Bipolar I/II Disorder

Completed·UUniversity Health Network, Toronto··NCT01263548·45 enrolled

Major Depressive Disorder1 trial

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate in Residual Symptoms and Cognitive Impairment in Major Depressive Disorder.

Completed·MMclean Hospital·Phase 4·NCT01148979·35 enrolled

Cognition1 trial

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (LDX) Pilot Cognition Study to Evaluate the Utility of a Standardized Battery of Tests in Adults With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Completed· Takeda logo

Takeda·Phase 1·NCT01010750·18 enrolled

Efficacy1 trial

Efficacy of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate for Promoting Occupational Success in Young Adults With ADHD

Completed·GGregory Fabiano·Phase 4·NCT03446885·22 enrolled

Obesity, Childhood1 trial

Lisdexamfetamine for the Treatment of Severe Obesity in Children Aged 6 to 12 Years

Completed·UUniversity of Minnesota·Phase 1·NCT05416125·44 enrolled

Unspecified1 trial

The Day-time Response Variation of (Lis)Dexamphetamine

Completed·AAmsterdam UMC, location VUmc··NCT04946461·16 enrolled

Sources

References

[1]
ClinicalTrials.gov — 35 trial records for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate. U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
[2]
ChEMBL — Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate compound record. European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI).
[3]
Open Targets Platform — Drug–disease associations for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate. EMBL-EBI & Wellcome Sanger Institute.
[4]
SEC EDGAR — Takeda company filings. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Details

Drug Info

Quick Facts

Mechanism of Action: Dopamine Transporter Releasing Agent; Norepinephrine Transporter Releasing Agent; Synaptic Vesicular Amine Transporter Inhibitor[2]
Modality: Small molecule[2]
Highest Phase: Approved[1]
Company: Takeda

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate

Status by Indication[3][1]

Competitive Landscape

Expected Milestones

Q2 2027

Q4 2027

Trials by Indication[1]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder6 trials

Eating Disorder6 trials

Safety and Efficacy3 trials

Bariatric Surgery2 trials

Autism1 trial

Anxiety Disorder1 trial

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome1 trial

Drug Liking1 trial

ESS1 trial

Experimental1 trial

Bulimia Nervosa1 trial

Efficacy and Safety1 trial

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia1 trial

Function1 trial

Driving1 trial

Adult1 trial

Treatment1 trial

Major Depressive Disorder1 trial

Cognition1 trial

Efficacy1 trial

Obesity, Childhood1 trial

Unspecified1 trial

References

Drug Info

Quick Facts

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