Efficacy and Safety of Circadin® in the Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in Children With Neurodev… (NCT01906866) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Efficacy and Safety of Circadin® in the Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in Children With Neurodevelopment Disabilities
United States, Finland, France125 participantsStarted 2013-10
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to establish the efficacy and safety of Circadin in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and to determine the dose, this randomized, placebo-controlled study is planned to evaluate the efficacy of a double-blind, 13 week treatment period with Circadin 2/5mg in improving maintenance of sleep, sleep latency and additional parameters in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The efficacy and safety of Circadin 2/5 mg will continue to be assessed during an open-label extension period of 13 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Must be children 2 to 17.5 years of age at Visit 2 who comply with taking the study drug
. Must have written informed consent provided by a legal guardian and assent (if needed)
. Must have a documented history of ASD according to or consistent with the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) or DSM-5/4 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria, or neurodevelopmental disabilities caused by neurogenetic diseases (i.e., Smith-Magenis syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Bourneville's disease \[tuberous sclerosis\]) as confirmed by case note review showing that diagnosis was reached through assessment by a community pediatrician or pediatric neurologist or other health care professionals experienced in the diagnosis who took into account early developmental history and school records.
. Must have current sleep problems including: a minimum of 3 months of impaired sleep defined as ≤6 hours of continuous sleep AND/OR ≥0.5 hour sleep latency from light off in 3 out of 5 nights based on parent reports and patient medical history. (The maintenance and latency problems do not necessarily have to be in the same 3 nights of the week.)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. May be on a stable dose of non-excluded medication for 3 months, including anti- epileptics, anti-depressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors \[SSRIs\]), stimulants, all mood changing drugs and β-blockers. (Only morning administration of β-blockers is allowed since β-blockers at night have the potential to reduce endogenous melatonin levels and might cause disturbed sleep)
. The sleep disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of any concomitant medications such as SSRIs, stimulants, etc.
Exclusion criteria
. Have had treatment with any form of melatonin within 2 weeks prior to Visit 1
. Have a known allergy to melatonin or lactose
. Have a known moderate to severe sleep apnea
. Have an untreated medical/ineffectively treated/psychological condition that may be the etiology of sleep disturbances
. Did not respond to previous Circadin® therapy based on past medical history records in the last 2 years
. Are taking or have been taking prohibited medication within 2 weeks prior to Visit 1 (Section 7.1)
. Are females of child-bearing potential that are not using contraceptives and/or breastfeeding and that are sexually active (Abstinence is an acceptable method of contraception.)