Study to Determine Safe and Effective Dose of Daridorexant for Treating Insomnia in Children and Adolescents Aged 10 to 18 Years

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What is this study about?

This clinical trial is focused on studying Insomnia Disorder in children and adolescents aged 10 to under 18 years. The treatment being tested is a medication called daridorexant, which is taken in the form of film-coated tablets. The study aims to find out which dose of daridorexant is safe and effective for treating insomnia in this age group. Participants in the study will receive either the medication or a placebo, which looks like the medication but does not contain the active substance.

The purpose of the study is to understand how different doses of daridorexant affect sleep in young people with insomnia. The study will involve multiple doses of the medication, and participants will be monitored to see how their sleep changes over time. This will be done using a method called polysomnography, which is a type of sleep study that records brain waves, oxygen levels, heart rate, and breathing during sleep.

Participants will take the medication or placebo for a period of up to 20 days. The study will help determine the best dose of daridorexant for improving sleep in children and adolescents with insomnia. The results will provide valuable information on the safety and effectiveness of this treatment for young people struggling with sleep difficulties.

1 Joining the study

Upon joining the study, the patient will be required to provide a signed and dated informed consent form from their caregiver, such as a parent or legal guardian. Additionally, the patient must provide written assent if they are of an appropriate age to do so.

The patient must be between 10 and 18 years old and have a diagnosis of chronic insomnia disorder according to specific criteria. This includes difficulty with sleep that has persisted for at least three months and occurs at least three nights per week.

2 Screening period

During the screening period, the patient will undergo polysomnography (PSG), a type of sleep study, on two separate nights. This will help establish a baseline for the patient’s total sleep time (TST).

The patient must have a Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC) score greater than 16 in the Difficulty Initiating or Maintaining Sleep domain.

3 Randomization and treatment

The patient will be randomly assigned to receive either QUVIVIQ 25 mg or 50 mg film-coated tablets, or a placebo. The medication is taken orally.

The treatment aims to assess the efficacy and safety of daridorexant in improving sleep in children and adolescents with insomnia.

4 Treatment period

On the first day of the treatment period, the patient will undergo another PSG to measure changes in total sleep time from the baseline established during the screening period.

The treatment will continue as per the study’s schedule, with regular monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.

5 End of treatment

The study is expected to conclude by April 30, 2025. The patient will be monitored until the end of the treatment period, with follow-up assessments as necessary.

The patient may be required to undergo additional urine pregnancy tests if applicable, up to five days after discontinuing the study treatment.

Who Can Join the Study?

  • A signed and dated informed consent form from the caregiver, such as a parent or legal guardian, is required before any study procedures begin.
  • Written agreement (assent) from the child, if they are old enough to understand and agree, is needed.
  • The child must be between 10 and 18 years old at the time of signing the consent form.
  • The child must have chronic insomnia disorder, which means they have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and can’t go back to sleep. This must have been happening for at least 3 months, at least 3 nights a week, and despite trying good sleep habits or other non-medication treatments.
  • The sleep problem should not be caused by any medication the child is taking, as judged by the study doctor.
  • The child or caregiver must report that the sleep problem affects the child’s daytime activities.
  • The child must have a certain score on a sleep disturbance questionnaire, indicating difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep.
  • If the child is a female who can have children, she must have a negative pregnancy test before starting the study and agree to take pregnancy tests during the study. She must also agree to use effective birth control during the study and for a short time after.
  • If the child has a neurodevelopmental disorder like autism or ADHD, this must be documented in their medical records. They can continue taking certain medications for these conditions if they have been stable for at least 4 weeks before the study and are expected to remain stable during the study.

Who Cannot Join the Study?

Where you can join this trial?

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Other Sites

Site Name City Country Status
IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini Genoa Italy
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Meyer IRCCS Florence Italy
Kalimat Medical Center Ltd. Sofia Bulgaria
Multi-profile Hospital for Active Treatment Heart and Brain EAD Pleven Bulgaria
Hospital Universitario Hm Puerta Del Sur Mostoles Spain
Fundacio Institut De Recerca De L’Hospital De La Santa Creu I Sant Pau Barcelona Spain
Somni bene Institut fuer medizinische Forschung und Schlafmedizin Schwerin GmbH Schwerin Germany
MC Re Spiro OOD Razgrad Bulgaria
University Multiprofile Hospital For Active Treatment Saint Georgi EAD Plovdiv Bulgaria
Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale Di Bologna Bologna Italy
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR Berlin Germany
Medical Center Zdrave-1 OOD Kozloduy Bulgaria
Advanced Sleep Research GmbH Berlin Germany
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Di Cagliari Monserrato Italy
Medical Center Sun I Zdrave Ltd. Sofia Bulgaria
Mfzdlaw Cvpdid Swsfyuemi Eztc Varna Bulgaria
Mfnavnn Cqgxcz Iqwrfmb Oph Sofia Bulgaria
Aqmkntusoo Iefvujewr Dq Icltuixorcquj Skcczmxnp Bdvkkbhy Vitoria Spain
Phedizgn Ggrz Munich Germany
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Hoqgyybe Vkia dimcoyue Barcelona Spain

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Trial status

Country Status Recruitment Start
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Not recruiting
09.08.2022
Germany Germany
Not recruiting
09.08.2022
Italy Italy
Not recruiting
09.08.2022
Spain Spain
Not recruiting
09.08.2022

Trial locations

Investigated drugs:

Daridorexant is a medication being studied for its effects on sleep in children and teenagers with insomnia. It is taken by mouth and is being tested to see how well it helps improve total sleep time. The study aims to find the best dose that helps increase sleep duration safely.

Insomnia Disorder – Insomnia disorder is a condition characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to return to sleep. This disorder can lead to daytime fatigue, mood disturbances, and difficulty concentrating. It often results from stress, irregular sleep schedules, or environmental factors. Over time, insomnia can become chronic, persisting for months or longer. The disorder can affect people of all ages, including children, and may vary in severity. It is important to address underlying causes to improve sleep quality.

Trial ID:
2024-513885-20-00
Protocol code:
ID-078A205
NCT ID:
NCT05423717
Trial Phase:
Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)

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