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Lemborexant Treatment of Insomnia Linked to Epilepsy

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Epilepsy
Sleep
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT06262594
Lead Sponsor
University of Manitoba
Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether Lemborexant can improve sleep in patients with epilepsy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
26
Inclusion Criteria
  • Sleep-related focal epilepsy
  • Contraception
Exclusion Criteria
  • Changes in antiseizure medication 1 month before study protocol or during study protocol
  • Concomitant medications per SUNRISE1
  • Individuals with hepatic impairment
  • Female participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Individuals with compromised respiratory function
  • Individuals with a history of complex sleep-related behaviour
  • Individuals with rare hereditary diseases of galactose intolerance such as galactosemia or glucose-galactose malabsorption
  • Individuals with a history of dependence or tolerance - abuse, dependence, rebound insomnia
  • Individuals with psychiatric disorders with abnormal thinking and behavioural changes, depression, or suicidal ideation
  • Individuals with a diagnosis of narcolepsy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Placebo FirstPlacebo0mg
Investigational Product FirstPlacebo10mg qhs
Investigational Product FirstLemborexant10mg qhs
Placebo FirstLemborexant0mg
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
WASO36 Days

Wake After Sleep Onset (recorded using PSG)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Duke University

🇺🇸

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Health Sciences Centre

🇨🇦

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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