Status:

COMPLETED

Residual Effects of Zolpidem Tartrate Extended Release and Eszopiclone Vs Placebo

Lead Sponsor:

Sanofi

Conditions:

Insomnia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-45 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Investigation of Psychomotor and Cognitive Residual Effects of Single Oral Doses of Zolpidem Tartrate Extended Release 12.5 mg and Eszopiclone 3 mg Compared to Placebo in Healthy Young Volunteers, Usi...

Detailed Description

This is a crossover study, with 4 different treatments (Ambien, Lunesta, placebo, and flurazepam). The flurazepam arm always comes last due to the long washout period associated with it. The other 3 a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Healthy male and female subjects aged between 18 and 45 years.
  • Usual bedtime between 21:00 and 01:00
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 32 kg/m2.
  • Certified as healthy by a comprehensive clinical assessment (detailed medical history and a complete physical examination).
  • Laboratory tests within the normal range of the laboratory (hematology, biochemistry, urinalysis) or within the acceptable range per agreement between investigator and sponsor.
  • Negative urine pregnancy test for females (to be confirmed at screening and prior to every dose of study medication)
  • Women must use a medically acceptable form of contraception (steroidal contraceptive, double-barrier, or intra-uterine device) during the entire study period, or they must be surgically sterilized or post-menopausal. If abstinent, women must agree to use double-barrier contraception throughout the study period should they become sexually active.
  • Written informed consent signed
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Presence or history of clinically relevant cardiovascular, hepatic, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, metabolic, hematological, neurologic or psychiatric disease, any acute infectious disease or signs of acute illness, and myasthenia gravis
  • Any disorder initiating or maintaining sleep such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Circadian Rhythm Disorder and Parasomnia
  • Frequent headaches and/or migraine, recurrent nausea and/or vomiting (more than twice a month).
  • Symptomatic hypotension, whatever the decrease of blood pressure, or asymptomatic postural hypotension defined by a decrease in SBP equal to or greater than 20 mmHg within two minutes when changing from the supine to the standing position.
  • History of hypersensitivity to zolpidem, eszopiclone, or flurazepam.
  • Use of any medication within one month prior to study start, except occasional use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
  • History of drug abuse during prior twelve months
  • Excessive consumption of xanthine-based beverages (more than 6 cups or glasses per day) or unable to stop consumption during the overnight study periods.
  • Inability to communicate or cooperate with the investigator because of a language problem, poor mental status, or impaired cerebral status.
  • Positive results of urine drug screen testing (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, antidepressants).
  • Any use of dietary, herbal, and/or fitness/body-building supplements (with the exception of vitamins)
  • Current use of tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or chewing tobacco, current participation in a smoking cessation program, or discontinuation of smoking within 3 months prior to screening
  • Subject is currently participating in another clinical trial with an investigation product/device (or within 30 days of screening).

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    January 1 2006

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    End Date :

    April 1 2006

    Estimated Enrollment :

    36 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00283790

    Start Date

    January 1 2006

    End Date

    April 1 2006

    Last Update

    April 3 2008

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    Sanofi-Aventis

    Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States, 08807