Floatz Rating
B61/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Modality
Small molecule
Development Phase
Phase 4 / Approved
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
53High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT04419272CT.gov Methylphenidate for the Treatment of Epilepsy-related Cognitive Deficits | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT02178995CT.gov Methylphenidate Treatment of Attention Deficits in Epilepsy | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT00323947CT.gov Methylphenidate for Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children With Both ADHD and Epilepsy | — | Completed | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
73High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Epilepsy
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylphenidate (this asset) | VA Office of Research and Development | Approved | B · 61 |
| Levetiracetam | Beijing Tiantan Hospital | P4 | BBB |
| Lamotrigine | Assiut University | P4 | BBB |
| Topiramate | Université de Sherbrooke | P4 | BBB |
| Neurotop | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris | P4 | BBB |
| Lacosamide | Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University | P4 | BBB |
| Eslicarbazepine Acetate | Bial - Portela C S.A. | P4 | BBB |
| Valproic Acid | Sanofi | P4 | BBB |
| Midazolam | Haseki Training and Research Hospital | P4 | BBB |
+42 more in the Epilepsy cohort
Other indications for Methylphenidate
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder | — | P4 | BBB · 76 |
| Multiple Sclerosis | — | P3 | BB · 70 |
| Alzheimer Disease | — | P4 | BB · 68 |
Scientific Foundation
Strength of the underlying biology: target validation, tractability, modality fit, and how related mechanisms have fared.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Development Feasibility
How realistically the program can be executed, drawing on modality precedent, enrollment dynamics, and sponsor delivery.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Commercial Opportunity
Commercial prize: addressable population, unmet need, and the value case for the indication.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
IP & Exclusivity
Exclusivity position, covering patent protection and freedom-to-operate runway.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Manufacturing & Supply
Manufacturing and supply readiness, driven by modality process and scale-up risk.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Related assets
Citation
Floatz Terminal. Methylphenidate in Epilepsy. Methodology v0.2. Rated under v0.2 effective July 8, 2026. Last refreshed July 8, 2026. Accessed July 14, 2026. https://terminal.floatz.ai/assets/methylphenidate-epilepsy
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