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Observational Study Evaluating Lemborexant for Insomnia in Adults With Psychiatric Disorders
Led by Shanghai Mental Health Center · Updated on 2026-02-18
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
Lead Sponsor
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RenJi Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of lemborexant, a new dual orexin receptor antagonist, in treating adults with mental disorders complicated by insomnia. This observational study focuses on patients aged 18 and above who meet the DSM-5 criteria for mental disorders and have an Insomnia Severity Index score of 11 or higher. The study aims to provide real-world evidence for optimizing treatment plans for insomnia alongside psychiatric conditions. Participants will receive lemborexant tablets taken orally before bedtime, starting at 5 mg per day, which may be increased to 10 mg based on clinical response and tolerance. The treatment period lasts 8 weeks, including a baseline assessment week and 8 weeks of active treatment. Patients who are using benzodiazepine receptor agonists at the start are recommended to gradually reduce and stop these within the first 4 weeks. The study is single-arm and prospective, with all participants receiving lemborexant. During the study, participants will complete various assessments including the Insomnia Severity Index, Sleep Satisfaction VAS, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale at baseline, week 4, and week 8. Researchers will monitor changes in insomnia symptoms, treatment retention, benzodiazepine discontinuation rates, dose adjustments, and adverse events. The total duration of participation is approximately 8 weeks, with follow-up to observe symptom improvement and safety outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Multicenter Observational Study of Lemborexant on Insomnia Patients With Psychiatric Disorders
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 years and above, regardless of gender
- Meet the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for mental disorders (any type)
- Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score 11 or higher
- Have at least 7 hours of sleep time available
- Able to complete the 2-month scale assessment and follow-up plan
- Voluntarily sign the informed consent form
- Intend to receive lemborexant treatment as judged by the clinicians
You will not qualify if you...
- Mental disorder is in the acute phase or psychotropic drug dose cannot be stabilized during the study
- Concurrent use of 2 or more types of benzodiazepine receptor agonists as insomnia treatment
- Previous continuous use of dual orexin receptor antagonist drugs for more than 1 week
- Clear suicide attempt, plan, or high suicide risk
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Patients with narcolepsy
- Patients with severe liver failure
- Severe or unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, or other system diseases
- Other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation by the researcher
Research Team
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Wenzheng Wang, PhD
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