Evaluating the Effects of Tasimelteon vs. Placebo in Treating Pediatric Insomnia (NCT06953869) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
Evaluating the Effects of Tasimelteon vs. Placebo in Treating Pediatric Insomnia
United States, Germany, Poland420 participantsStarted 2025-04-21
Plain-language summary
This is a multicenter, double-blind, randomized study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a daily single oral dose of tasimelteon and matching placebo in male and female pediatric participants with insomnia disorder.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ability and acceptance to provide written informed consent of the participant or legal guardian (and assent as required).
* Confirmed clinical diagnosis of insomnia disorder
* Males and Females between 2 and 17 years, inclusive.
* The sleep disturbance must not be a result of another medication.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to dose daily with tasimelteon or previous intolerance to tasimelteon.
* Indication of impaired liver function.
* Pregnant or lactating females.
* A positive test for drugs of abuse.
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 sleep latency, as measured by daily sleep diary.