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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT06953869

NCT06953869 Evaluating the Effects of Tasimelteon vs. Placebo in Treating Pediatric Insomnia

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NCT ID NCT06953869
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Condition Insomnia Disorder
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 420 participants
Start Date 2025-04-21
Primary Completion 2027-11

Trial Parameters

Condition Insomnia Disorder
Sponsor Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase Phase 3
Enrollment 420
Sex ALL
Min Age 2 Years
Max Age 17 Years
Start Date 2025-04-21
Completion 2027-11
Interventions
Tasimelteon Oral SuspensionPlacebo

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Brief Summary

This is a multicenter, double-blind, randomized study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a daily single oral dose of tasimelteon and matching placebo in male and female pediatric participants with insomnia disorder.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Ability and acceptance to provide written informed consent of the participant or legal guardian (and assent as required). * Confirmed clinical diagnosis of insomnia disorder * Males and Females between 2 and 17 years, inclusive. * The sleep disturbance must not be a result of another medication. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to dose daily with tasimelteon or previous intolerance to tasimelteon. * Indication of impaired liver function. * Pregnant or lactating females. * A positive test for drugs of abuse.

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