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Effects Of GW679769 On Sleep Onset And Maintenance,And Next Day Functioning In The Elderly And Non-elderly With Primary Insomnia

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Insomnia
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
Registration Number
NCT00280436
Lead Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
Brief Summary

This study is designed to find the optimal (best) doses of GW679769 that promote sleep onset and maintain sleep during two consecutive nights of dosing without significant next-day thinking impairment and drowsiness in subjects with primary insomnia.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
122
Inclusion Criteria
  • Difficulty going to sleep and/or staying asleep for at least the past 3 months.
  • Insomnia must result in significant distress or impairment in functioning at home, socially or at work.
  • Otherwise good health with no significant or unstable medical disorder including psychiatric, neurological, endocrine, heart, lung or gastrointestinal disorders, drug/alcohol abuse, cognitive impairment, cancer or chronic pain conditions such as arthritis.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • History of other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome.
  • Regular sleep habits, including bedtime between 9 PM and midnight.
  • Nightshift/rotating shift work, frequent napping or planned travel across >2 time zones.
  • Use to moderate use of nicotine, caffeine and alcoholic products.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of GW679769 and placebo on the average time needed to fall asleep after bedtime dosing on two consecutive nights, as assessed by electroencephalography and other physiological changes during sleep.48 Hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of GW679769 and placebo on sleep maintenance and duration after bedtime dosing on two consecutive nights, as assessed by electroencephalography and subject diaries, and on next-day memory, alertness and physical coordination.48 Hours

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

GSK Investigational Site

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Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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