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Safety & Efficacy Study of Study Drug (Eszopiclone) in Children and Adolescents With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Associated Insomnia

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Insomnia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT00856973
Lead Sponsor
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Brief Summary

A multi center, randomized study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of eszopiclone compared to placebo in children (6-11 years of age, inclusive) and adolescents (12-17 years of age, inclusive) with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) associated insomnia.

Detailed Description

This is a multi center, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, fixed dose study of eszopiclone in pediatric subjects 6-17 years of age, inclusive, with ADHD associated insomnia. Subjects will be randomized at approximately 1:1:1 to either low dose oral eszopiclone (1 mg for children ages 6-11 years, 2 mg for adolescents ages 12-17 years), high dose oral eszopiclone (2 mg for children ages 6-11 years, 3 mg for adolescents ages 12-17 years) or placebo. This study was previously posted by Sepracor Inc. In October 2009, Sepracor Inc. was acquired by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma., and in October 2010, Sepracor Inc's name was changed to Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
486
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subject is male or female 6 to 17 years of age, inclusive, at the time of consent.
  • Subject must have a diagnosis of ADHD as defined by DSM-IV criteria
  • Subject must have documented ADHD associated insomnia, defined as the subject or subject's parent/legal guardian having reported repeated difficulty with sleep initiation (sleep latency >30 minutes) or consolidation, (wake time after sleep onset >45 minutes) despite adequate age appropriate time and opportunity for sleep.
  • Subject's Baseline PSG must reveal either >30 minutes latency to persistent sleep (LPS) or >45 minutes wake after sleep onset (WASO).
  • Subject or subject's parent/legal guardian should have reported daytime functional impairment as a result of sleep problems.
  • Subject or subject's parent/legal guardian should have reported attempted and failed behavioral interventions for sleep problems, including a regular bedtime and rise time
  • Subject's sleep disturbance must not be attributable to either the direct physiologic effect of a drug of abuse or misuse of a prescribed medication whether it is being used as intended or in an illicit manner.(Female subjects ≥8 years of age must have a negative serum pregnancy test)
  • Subject must be in general good health
  • Subject must be able to swallow tablets.
  • If subject is currently taking medication for ADHD, they must be on a stable dose and regimen for a minimum of 1 month prior to the time of consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Subject with weight <10th percentile for age and gender
  • Subject has any clinically significant or unstable medical illness/abnormality or chronic disease.
  • Subject has a documented history of Bipolar I or II Disorder, major depression, conduct disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or any history of psychosis.
  • Subject has periodic limb movement >5 times per hour, as demonstrated on Baseline PSG.
  • Subject has sleep disordered breathing, as demonstrated on Baseline PSG.
  • Subject has another primary sleep disorder, a secondary sleep disorder, or any other known or suspected medical or psychiatric condition that has affected or may affect sleep
  • Subject has a history of circadian rhythm disorder or will travel across ≥3 time zones more than once during the study.
  • Subject has organic brain disease, or a history of febrile seizures.
  • Subject is, in the opinion of the investigator, at suicidal or homicidal risk.
  • Female subject who is pregnant or lactating or planning to become pregnant.
  • Subject has taken any psychotropic medication without an appropriate washout period (≥5 half-lives) prior to randomization.
  • Subject has a history of severe allergies to more than 1 class of medications or multiple adverse drug reactions.
  • Subject has a history of allergic reaction or has a known or suspected sensitivity to racemic zopiclone, eszopiclone, or any substance that is contained in the formulation.
  • Subject has a history of alcohol or substance abuse within 3 months of study participation.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo 6-17 years
Low dose eszopicloneeszopiclone1 mg eszopiclone for 6-11 years, 2 mg for 12-17 years
High dose eszopicloneeszopiclone2 mg eszopiclone for 6-11 years, 3 mg eszopiclone for 12-17 years
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline to the End of the Double- Blind Treatment Period (Week 12) in Polysomnography (PSG) Defined Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameters Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. Each epoch is 30 seconds. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Change from BL at Week 12 in LPS was derived from Week 12 LPS subtracted by BL LPS. Latency to persistent sleep (LPS; minutes): time from lights out to the first of 20 consecutive epochs (10 minutes) of non-wake, as determined by PSG recordings.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in PSG Defined Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameters Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. Each epoch is 30 seconds. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Change from BL at Week 12 in WASO was derived from Week 12 WASO subtracted by BL WASO. Wake time after sleep onset (WASO; minutes): The number of wake epochs after the onset of persistent sleep to the end of the recording, divided by 2.

Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Improvement (CGI)-Parent/Caregiver at Week 12Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

The CGI-I Parent/Caregiver was completed by the investigator based on interviews and interactions with the subject's parent or caregiver and represented their assessment of severity and improvement in the subject's symptoms since the start of the study. A 7 point scale was used for improvement with numeric values assigned to each of the responses: very much improved (1), much improved (2), minimally improved (3), no change (4), minimally worse (5), much worse (6), and very much worse (7).

Change From Baseline in CGI-Child at Week 12Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

The CGI - I Child was completed by the investigator based on interviews and interactions with the subject and represented the subject's assessment of improvement in his/her symptoms since the start of the study. A 7 point scale was used for improvement with numeric values assigned to each of the responses: very much improved (1), much improved (2), minimally improved (3), no change (4), minimally worse (5), much worse (6), and very much worse (7).

Change From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in Conners' ADHD Inattention Rating Scale.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

The Conners' 3 -Parent Short Form was completed by the parent and provided an assessment of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the most common comorbid problems and disorders in children and adolescents. It is a multi-informant assessment of children and adolescents between 6 and 18 years of age that took into account home, social and school settings. The short version of the Conners' 3 -Parent Short Form was a subset of items from the full-length form, and included the Conners' 3 Content Scales of Inattention, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity, Learning Problems, Executive Functioning, Aggression, and Peer/Family Relations. The scale scores were presented as standardized age and gender based t scores. Inattention score was used for this endpoint. The lowest scale score is 40 (best) and the highest is 90 (worse)\].

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective SL (Sleep Latency)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of SL over a pre-defined time period. SL is subjective time to fall asleep.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of WASO over a pre-defined time period. WASO is the aggregate duration of awakenings from the time subjects fall asleep until last awakening. Wake time after sleep onset (WASO; minutes): The number of wake epochs after the onset of persistent sleep to the end of the recording, divided by 2.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Sleep Efficiency (SE)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameter of Sleep Efficiency (SE) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Sleep efficiency: (total sleep time)/(total recording time) x 100. For this endpoint, total sleep time was defined as the number of non-wake epochs from the beginning of recording to the end of recording divided by 2. If total recording time was greater than 960 epochs (480 minutes), total sleep time was calculated from the PSG truncated at 480 minutes.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameter of Number of Awakenings after Sleep Onset (NAASO). The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Number of awakenings: The number of times, after onset of persistent sleep, that there was a wake entry of at least one-minute duration. Each awakening must have been separated by an epoch of non rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep stage 2, 3/4, or rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Total Sleep Time (TST)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameter of Total Sleep Time (TST) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Total sleep time was defined as the number of non-wake epochs from the beginning of recording to the end of recording divided by 2. If total recording time was greater than 960 epochs (480 minutes), total sleep time was calculated from the PSG truncated at 480 minutes.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Total Sleep Time (TST).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of TST over a pre-defined time period. TST is subjective total sleep time.

Change From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective Sleep Latency (SL) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 11

A central scoring facility was used to derive the actigraphy sleep parameter of Sleep Latency (SL). Actigraphy data were used for additional efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of rebound and withdrawal effects.

Change From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective WASO From Actigraphy Population.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 11

A central scoring facility was used to derive the actigraphy sleep parameters Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO). Actigraphy data were used for additional efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of rebound and withdrawal effects.

Change From Baseline to Week 11 in Total Sleep Time (TST) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 11

A central scoring facility was used to derive the actigraphy sleep parameter of Total Sleep Time (TST). Actigraphy data were used for additional efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of rebound and withdrawal effects.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) Total Score.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

The PDSS is a validated measure of excessive sleepiness specifically designed for use in school aged children. The scale allowed for measurement of sleepiness across several relatively sedentary activities and provided a means to unmask sleepiness that may not be recognized during more active situations. It consisted of 8 items that assessed the frequency of a sleep related behavior (eg, how often do you fall asleep or get drowsy during class periods; are you usually alert most of the day; how often do you think you need more sleep) using a 5-point Likert type scale (0 = never, 4 = always). All items were summed to obtain the PDSS total score. PDSS data were used for efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of residual effects.The overall PDSS scores range from a low of 0 where the individual is endorsing each item at the lowest level of sleepiness to a high of 32 where the individual is endorsing each item at the highest level of sleepiness.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Coding Copy Subtest / Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) Scaled Score.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

These tests are standardized information processing tasks to assess recognition and recoding of sensory information. The subject was given 90 seconds to complete as many substitutions of symbols as possible according to a code provided on top of the sheet. The Coding Copy Subtest A was used for subjects 6-7 years of age and the Coding Copy Subtest B was used for subjects 8-16 years of age, and the DSST was used for subjects 17 years of age. The score is the number of squares filled in correctly. Individuals are measured against their own pre-treatment baseline to determine levels of impairment using the scaled score. Higher scores mean less impairment (or potentially improvement) as the number of correct substitutions generally improves as cognition improves. Scaled scores are used to account for age differences among test takers. Scaled scores range from 1 to 19, and higher scores indicate higher cognitive function.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

The SF 10 Health Survey for Children is a 10 item care-giver completed assessment designed to measure children's health-related quality of life. The scale asked questions about the child's physical wellness, feelings, behavior, and activities at school and with family and friends. The SF 10 Physical and Psychosocial summary measures were scored such that higher scores indicated more favorable functioning.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of NAASO over a pre-defined time period.

Change in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

School tardiness/attendance reports were to be collected when subject was actively enrolled in school (fall and spring semesters only; summer school, camps or other school attendance was not recorded.) The School Tardiness Report captured the number of days that the subject was tardy to school, had partial attendance at school or was completely absent from school. Data were collected for the 30-day period prior to Baseline, 6-week period prior to Week 6, 6-week period prior to Week 12.

Change in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Hours)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

School tardiness/attendance reports were to be collected when subject was actively enrolled in school (fall and spring semesters only; summer school, camps or other school attendance was not recorded.) The School Tardiness Report captured the number of days that the subject was tardy to school, had partial attendance at school or was completely absent from school. Data were collected for the 30-day period prior to Baseline, 6-week period prior to Week 6, 6-week period prior to Week 12.

Trial Locations

Locations (69)

Tulsa Clinical Research

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

SomnoMedics, LLC

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Tampa, Florida, United States

Pediatric Epilepsy and Neurology Specialists

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Tampa, Florida, United States

Behavioral Research Specialists, LLC

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Glendale, California, United States

MD Clinical

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Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States

Neuropsychiatric Research Center of Orange County

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Santa Ana, California, United States

Clinical Innovations, Inc.

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Santa Ana, California, United States

Pacific Institute for Medical Research Inc

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Neuro Trials Research, Inc.

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Sleep Disorders Center of Georgia

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Avastra Clinical Trials

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Fountain Valley, California, United States

Delta Waves, INC

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

AV Institute, Inc.

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Carson, California, United States

Sarkis Clinical Trials

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

Florida Clinical Research Center LLC

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Maitland, Florida, United States

Paul E. Wylie

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

North County Clinical Research (NCCR)

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Oceanside, California, United States

SDS Clinical Trials

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Orange, California, United States

Midwest Research Group

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St. Charles, Missouri, United States

Pedia Research LLC

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Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

Davis Clinic

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Mountain West Clinical Trials

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Eagle, Idaho, United States

AMR Baber Research Inc.

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Naperville, Illinois, United States

Clinical Insights

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Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States

Psychiatric Associates

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Goldpoint Clinical Research

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

IPS Reserach Company

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Tristate Sleep Disorders Center

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cutting Edge Research Group

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Northwest Clinical Research Center

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Bellevue, Washington, United States

MD

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Lubbock, Texas, United States

Synergy Clinical Research Center

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Farmingdale, New York, United States

Excell Research, Inc.

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Oceanside, California, United States

Pacific Clinical Research Medical Group

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Orange, California, United States

California Clinical Trials Medical Group

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Paramount, California, United States

Elite Clinical Trials

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Wildomar, California, United States

Oregon Center for Clinical Investigations, Inc.

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Portland, Oregon, United States

Neurobehavioral Medicine Group

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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Inc.

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

CRI Worldwide, LLC

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Willingboro, New Jersey, United States

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research

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San Diego, California, United States

MD & Associates, Inc.

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Garfield Heights, Ohio, United States

InSite Clinical Research LLC

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DeSoto, Texas, United States

CRI Worldwide

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Pahl Pharmaceutical Professionals, LLC

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Aspen Clinical Research, LLC

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Orem, Utah, United States

Claghorn-Lesem Research Clinic

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Houston, Texas, United States

Metropolitan Neuro Behavioral Institute

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

Sleep Disorders Center of Alabama

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic

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Dothan, Alabama, United States

PsyPharma Clinical Research

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

REM Medical Clinical Research

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Florida Institute for Clinical Research, LLC

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Orlando, Florida, United States

American Medical Research, Inc.

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Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Alexian Brothers Center for Psychiatric Research

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Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Louisiana Research Associates, Inc.

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Mid-Michigan Sleep Center

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Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States

Clinical Neurophysiology Services, P.C.

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Troy, Michigan, United States

Clinical Research Center of Nevada

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Henderson, Nevada, United States

Premier Psychiatric Research Institute, LLC

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Carolina Clinical Trials Inc.

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Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Eminence Research, LLC

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Cyn3rgy Research

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Gresham, Oregon, United States

Paradigm Research Professional, LLP

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Allegiant Clinical Research, LLC

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Houston, Texas, United States

Todd J. Swick, MD, PA

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Houston, Texas, United States

The Mech Center

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Plano, Texas, United States

Eastside Therapeutic Resource

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Kirkland, Washington, United States

Neurocare, Inc.

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Newton, Massachusetts, United States

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