NCT00367965

Brief Summary

To demonstrate subjective sleep efficacy of eszopiclone 3 mg in subjects with insomnia related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
153

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2004

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

38 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2004

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2004

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2004

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 23, 2006

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 24, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

February 22, 2012

Status Verified

February 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

August 23, 2006

Last Update Submit

February 21, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Insomnia related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • mean subjective wake time after sleep onset (WASO)

    Week 1

Secondary Outcomes (22)

  • WASO

    Weeks 2, 3, and 4

  • Number of nocturnal awakening

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4

  • Total sleep time (TST)

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4

  • Sleep Efficiency

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4

  • Sleep latency (SL) in subjects with sleep latency of 30 minutes or greater at screening

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4

  • +17 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

eszopiclone 3 mg

Drug: Eszopiclone

2

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

placebo tablet

Drug: placebo

Interventions

eszopiclone 3 mg

Also known as: Lunesta, S-zopiclone
1

placebo tablet

2

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 64 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Subject must understand the purpose of the study and be willing to adhere to the study schedule and procedures described in this protocol.
  • Subject must be 25-64 years of age (inclusive) on the day of signing consent.
  • Subject must be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as defined by the American College of Rheumatology.
  • Subject must be on stable regimen for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis for a minimum of 90 days prior to study start.
  • Subject must report a wake time after sleep onset (WASO) of greater than or equal to 45 minutes and less than or equal to 6.5 hours of total sleep time at least three times a week over the previous month and symptoms of insomnia must post date onset of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Subject physical exam must show no clinically significant abnormal findings (other than those related to rheumatoid arthritis) at screening.
  • Subject must have no clinically significant abnormal laboratory findings at screening (other than those related to rheumatoid arthritis).
  • Subject must have no clinically significant ECG abnormalities at screening.

You may not qualify if:

  • Subject has diagnosis of fibromyalgia, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Subject has history of circadian rhythm disorder, or travels across \>3 time zones on a regular basis.
  • Female subject is pregnant, lactating or within 6-months post partum.
  • Subject has a history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence in the past 2 years or positive urine drug test at screening.
  • Subject has clinically significant unstable medical abnormality or unstable chronic disease (other than insomnia and rheumatoid arthritis) including severe cardiac, renal, or hepatic or respiratory disease, seizure disorder.
  • Subject has participated in any investigational drug study within 30 days prior to screening or plans to participate in any investigational drug study during participation in this study.
  • Subject has a history of malignancy within 5 years, or current malignancy, except for non-melanoma skin cancer.
  • Subject has a current primary psychiatric diagnosis of any of the following disorders: dementia, delirium, schizophrenia, psychosis, other psychotic disorders, dysthymic disorder; major depressive disorder, bipolar disorders; cyclothymic disorder, other mood disorders, primary anxiety disorders, primary panic disorders, or any nocturnal panic disorder.
  • Subject has any of the following Personality Disorders diagnoses: schizotypal, schizoid, borderline personality disorder; or any other personality disorder that would compromise the investigator's ability to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the study medication.
  • Subject has difficulties in sleep initiation or maintenance associated with known medical diagnosis \[e.g. sleep apnea\]; diagnosed and untreated restless leg syndrome (RLS) or periodic leg movement syndrome (PLMS).
  • Subject has used any drugs known or suspected to affect hepatic or renal clearance capacity within a period of 30 days prior to screening.
  • Subject reports consumption of more than two alcoholic beverages daily, 14 or more alcoholic beverages weekly, or five or more alcoholic beverages on any given day.
  • Subject is a rotating or third/night shift worker.
  • Subject is a staff member or relative of a staff member.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (38)

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Santa Maria, California, United States

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Whittier, California, United States

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Danbury, Connecticut, United States

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Hamden, Connecticut, United States

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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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Aventura, Florida, United States

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Clearwater, Florida, United States

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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Ocala, Florida, United States

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Sarasota, Florida, United States

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Tampa, Florida, United States

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Vero Beach, Florida, United States

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Springfield, Illinois, United States

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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

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Lansing, Michigan, United States

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St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Medford, New Jersey, United States

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Rochester, New York, United States

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Fargo, North Dakota, United States

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Mayfield Village, Ohio, United States

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Eugene, Oregon, United States

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

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Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

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West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

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Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Amarillo, Texas, United States

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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Lubbock, Texas, United States

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Everett, Washington, United States

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Related Publications (1)

  • Roth T, Price JM, Amato DA, Rubens RP, Roach JM, Schnitzer TJ. The effect of eszopiclone in patients with insomnia and coexisting rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot study. Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry. 2009;11(6):292-301. doi: 10.4088/PCC.08m00749bro.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersArthritis, Rheumatoid

Interventions

Eszopiclone

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesMental DisordersArthritisJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic DiseasesConnective Tissue DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesAutoimmune DiseasesImmune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PiperazinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsPyrazinesPyridines

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 23, 2006

First Posted

August 24, 2006

Study Start

February 1, 2004

Primary Completion

November 1, 2004

Study Completion

November 1, 2004

Last Updated

February 22, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-02

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