Clinical Research

The Sleep Research Institute of the Center for Sleep & Wake Disorders

At The Center for Sleep & Wake Disorders, we believe that the exploration of innovative treatments and new medications for sleep disorders is essential to the growth of the field. Our participation in research studies keeps us on the forefront of sleep-related healthcare and allows us to offer our patients pioneering treatments for their disorders, if they wish to participate.

    Ongoing Clinical Research Trials

    Narcolepsy with and without cataplexy

    • Axsome Therapeutics AXS-12 (trial of reboxetine to treat cataplexy). https://symphonystudy.com/
    • Suven Life Sciences SUVN-G3031 (Novel, selective histamine-3 receptor inverse agonist for treatment of narcolepsy with and without cataplexy).  Click here for more details.

     Narcolepsy with cataplexy (narcolepsy type 1)

    • Takeda Pharmaceuticals TAK-861-1001 Phase 1 (safety and tolerability) study of investigational drug. Click here for more details.

    Idiopathic hypersomnia

    • Harmony Bioscience HBS-101-CL-010 (trial of safety and efficacy pitolisant, approved for narcolepsy). Click here for more details.

    Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS)

    • Vanda Pharmaceuticals VP-VEC-162-3502 (trial of safety and efficacy of tasimelteon, currently approved for another indication, to manage DSPS).  Click here for more details.

    Sleep disturbances in individuals with autism spectrum disorders

    • Vanda Pharmaceuticals VP-VEC-162-3601 (trial of tasimelteon, approved for other indications, to manage sleep disturbances in patients with 

          autism spectrum disorders)

    If you are interested in obtaining more information regarding participation in one of our ongoing research studies please contact our research staff at 301-654-5665 or e-mail research@sleepdoc.com. We are happy to discuss with you further, and provide you with an informed consent with more details about each trial.  We can start with a phone screening if you are interested.

    The links for each trial will take you to the official trial description and registration on clinicaltrials.gov.  For general information about current national clinical trials you may go to Center Watch, a clinical trials listing service at: www.centerwatch.com

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