Status:

TERMINATED

Comparison of Volinanserin and Lormetazepam in the Treatment of Insomnia Characterized by Sleep Maintenance Difficulties

Lead Sponsor:

Sanofi

Conditions:

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The primary objective is to compare the potential for next-day residual effects of volinanserin 2 mg/day and lormetazepam 1 mg/day by measuring the sleepiness in the morning using the patient's sleep ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Out-patients with Primary Insomnia according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) criteria

Exclusion

  • Based on patient's information, the patient has spent less than 6.5 hours or more than 9.0 hours, in bed, each night, over the preceding two weeks
  • Based on patient's information, the patient complains of less than one hour of wakefulness after sleep onset for at least 3 nights per week over the preceding month
  • Disturbances of sleep maintenance parameters based on the patient's sleep questionnaire during the run-in period differing from pre-defined criteria.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women and women of childbearing potential without effective contraceptive method of birth control
  • Night shift workers and individuals who nap 3 or more times per week
  • Consumption of xanthine-containing beverages (i.e., tea, coffee or cola) that comprises more than 5 cups or glasses per day
  • The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

33 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00788515

Start Date

November 1 2008

End Date

January 1 2009

Last Update

August 28 2009

Active Locations (3)

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1

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Paris, France

2

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Barcelona, Spain

3

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Bromma, Sweden