NCT01071876

Brief Summary

Multicenter randomized double blind study versus placebo during 12 weeks with at first, an escalating dose period followed by stable dose period at the selected dose. This double-blind period can be followed by a 9 months open-label period if the patient wishes to continue with the study product.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
244

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2011

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 18, 2010

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 19, 2010

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2011

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

January 21, 2015

Status Verified

January 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

2.6 years

First QC Date

February 18, 2010

Last Update Submit

January 20, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

Sleep disorderobstructive sleep apneaexcessive daytime sleepinesspatients with OSA treated by CPAP presenting EDS

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • ESS change (Epworth Sleepiness Scale)

    at week 12 /52 versus baseline

Study Arms (2)

BF2.649

EXPERIMENTAL

BF2.649 capsules dosed at 5mg, 10 mg, 20mg

Drug: BF2.649

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Capsules of Placebo containing lactose with low, medium and high dosage

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

1 capsule in the morning before breakfast

Also known as: Pitolisant
BF2.649

1 capsule in the morning before breakfast

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • patients with OSA treated by nCPAP but still complaining with EDS
  • ESS score \> or = 12

You may not qualify if:

  • patient suffering from insomnia without OSA
  • co-existing narcolepsy
  • patient with sleep debt not due to OSA
  • acute or chronic severe disease

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

CHU Grenoble

Grenoble, France

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Pepin JL, Attali V, Causse C, Verbraecken J, Hedner J, Lecomte I, Tamisier R, Levy P, Lehert P, Dauvilliers Y. Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Pitolisant for Residual Sleepiness Due to OSA. Chest. 2024 Mar;165(3):692-703. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.11.017. Epub 2023 Nov 17.

  • Pepin JL, Georgiev O, Tiholov R, Attali V, Verbraecken J, Buyse B, Partinen M, Fietze I, Belev G, Dokic D, Tamisier R, Levy P, Lecomte I, Lecomte JM, Schwartz JC, Dauvilliers Y; HAROSA I Study Group. Pitolisant for Residual Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in OSA Patients Adhering to CPAP: A Randomized Trial. Chest. 2021 Apr;159(4):1598-1609. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.09.281. Epub 2020 Oct 26.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, ObstructiveDisorders of Excessive SomnolenceSleep Wake Disorders

Interventions

pitolisant

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Apnea SyndromesApneaRespiration DisordersRespiratory Tract DiseasesSleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasNervous System DiseasesMental DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Evelyne De Paillette, MD

    Bioprojet

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 18, 2010

First Posted

February 19, 2010

Study Start

August 1, 2011

Primary Completion

March 1, 2014

Study Completion

March 1, 2014

Last Updated

January 21, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-01

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