Sleep Apnea study: Eszopiclone
Official title Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Arousability and Links to Mechanisms in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07332442
What this study is testing
What is Eszopiclone?
An investigational oral medication being studied for sleep apnea.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether raising the arousal threshold with eszopiclone helps people with obstructive sleep apnea use CPAP more and think better.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have sleep apnea and can use a CPAP machine.
- What's involved
- You will take a sleep medication or a placebo, use CPAP at home, and have tests to see how well you stick to CPAP and how your thinking changes.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several weeks and includes a few clinic visits and home CPAP use.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Able to provide informed consent.
- Polysomnography AHI ≥ 10 per hour of sleep and/or
- Home sleep apnea testing, respiratory even index, REI ≥ 10 per hour of recording
You likely can't join if
- Known non-OSA related conditions associated with sleep-disordered breathing (e.g., a central disorder of hypersomnolence, neurological...
- Use of sleep-inducing medications (e.g., other non-benzodiazepine sedative hypnotic-drugs [e.g., zoldpidem], benzodiazepines, non-selective...
- Known hypersensitivity reaction to eszopiclone
- Contraindications to its use based on medical history or function (e.g., dizziness at baseline or established mobility problems or imbalance)
- History of complex sleep behaviors (e.g., NREM or REM parasomnias)
- Concomitant use of ≥ 2 servings of alcohol per night or other CNS depressant for 2 weeks prior or throughout the study
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able to provide informed consent.
- Polysomnography AHI ≥ 10 per hour of sleep and/or
- Home sleep apnea testing, respiratory even index, REI ≥ 10 per hour of recording
- Known non-OSA related conditions associated with sleep-disordered breathing (e.g., a central disorder of hypersomnolence, neurological, neuromuscular, or pulmonary disorder)
- Use of sleep-inducing medications (e.g., other non-benzodiazepine sedative hypnotic-drugs [e.g., zoldpidem], benzodiazepines, non-selective antihistamines, trazodone, opiates, barbituates)
- Known hypersensitivity reaction to eszopiclone
- Contraindications to its use based on medical history or function (e.g., dizziness at baseline or established mobility problems or imbalance)
- History of complex sleep behaviors (e.g., NREM or REM parasomnias)
- Concomitant use of ≥ 2 servings of alcohol per night or other CNS depressant for 2 weeks prior or throughout the study
- Sleep opportunity of less than 7 hours
- Severe active depression or other mental health disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorder).
- History of sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake
- History of motor vehicle accidents related to sleepiness and/or motor vehicle "near misses" (e.g. sleepiness during driving or lane changes)
- Severe hepatic impairment (liver function tests 2 X the upper limit of normal)
- Unstable medical condition (e.g., decompensated heart failure, end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, end-stage renal disease)
- Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant, and women who are in the process of egg donation .
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at North Haven, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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