A Study of Pitolisant in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome (NCT06366464) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
A Study of Pitolisant in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
United States, Australia, Belgium134 participantsStarted 2024-05-28
Plain-language summary
This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, global clinical study to assess the efficacy and safety of pitolisant in patients living with Prader-Willi syndrome.
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of pitolisant in treating excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients ≥6 years of age with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Secondary objectives include assessing the impact of pitolisant on:
Irritable and disruptive behaviors Hyperphagia Other behavioral problems including social withdrawal, stereotypic behavior, hyperactivity/noncompliance, and inappropriate speech
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Genetically confirmed diagnosis of PWS
* Excessive daytime sleepiness
* Has a consistent parent/caregiver (preferably the same person throughout the study) who is willing and able to complete the required study assessments.
* In the opinion of the Investigator, the patient/parent(s)/caregiver(s)/legal guardian(s) are capable of understanding and complying with the requirements of the protocol and administration of oral study drug.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Has a diagnosis of sleep apnea (OSA, CSA) that is not adequately controlled
* Has a diagnosis of hypersomnia due to another sleep/medical disorder
* Participation in an interventional research study involving another investigational medication, device, or behavioral treatment within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of the investigational medication prior to Screening
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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Change in severity of EDS as measured by Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Bank v1.0 - Sleep-Related Impairment (PROMIS-SRI) T-score
Timeframe: Baseline and end of the Double Blind Treatment Period (Day 77)