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Phase 4 N=69 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Characteristics of Sleep Patterns in Young Adults With and Without Insomnia

Sleep Disorders

Enrolled (actual)
69
Serious AEs
1.5%
Results posted
Mar 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index — -0.86; -3.15; -3.32 difference score of PSQI total

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Interventions
Zolpidem (Drug); Escitalopram (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult · 20+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Primary completion
May 2008

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
-0.86; -3.15; -3.32
PRIMARY
Change in Diary Sleep Efficiency
3.20; 0.61; 4.87
SECONDARY
Change in PSG Sleep Efficiency for the Second Night in the Sleep Lab at Each Timepoint
0.43; 1.16; 0.32

Summary

This study will compare the symptoms, experiences, and laboratory sleep characteristics of young adults with and without insomnia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Physically healthy
  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for primary insomnia
  • For subjects interested in PET study only: right-handedness

Exclusion Criteria

  • Currently taking antidepressants, antianxiety medications or medications for sleep disorders
  • Currently experiencing symptoms of psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder
  • Significant or unstable acute or chronic medical conditions, such as seizure disorder, tumor, liver disease, active peptic ulcer disease, arthritis, irritable bowel disease
  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for sleep apnea or periodic limb movement disorder
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00177216). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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