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Evaluating the Effects of Tasimelteon vs Placebo on Sleep Disturbances in SMS

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Smith-Magenis Syndrome
Circadian
Interventions
Drug: tasimelteon
Drug: placebo
Registration Number
NCT02231008
Lead Sponsor
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate tasimelteon vs. placebo on sleep disturbances of individuals with Smith-Magenis Syndrome.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
49
Inclusion Criteria
  1. A confirmed clinical diagnosis of SMS
  2. Informed consent from the patient or the legal guardian
  3. Male or female between the ages of 3- 65 years of age
  4. Recent history of sleep disturbances
  5. Have an appointed care-giver complete the required outpatient assessments
  6. Willing and able to comply with study requirements and restrictions
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Exclusion Criteria
  1. Unable to dose daily with medication
  2. Exposure to any investigational drug, including placebo, within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever was longer) of screening
  3. Any other sound medical reason as determined by the clinical investigator
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
TasimelteontasimelteonSingle dose oral capsule or equivalent age-appropriate oral formulation, daily dosage
PlaceboplaceboPlacebo comparator
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine the efficacy of tasimelteon administered daily compared to placebo, as measured by improvement in sleep parameters9 Weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Safety and tolerability as measured by spontaneous reporting of adverse events (AEs).up to 137 weeks
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