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Efficacy of Ramelteon on Speeding Up Sleep in Subjects With Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel, Proof of Concept Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Ramelteon to Advance the Timing of Sleep in Individuals With Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00593736
Enrollment
132
Registered
2008-01-15
Start date
2007-10-31
Completion date
2008-05-31
Last updated
2012-02-28

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Conditions

Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm

Keywords

Delayed sleep phase syndrome; drug therapy

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of ramelteon, once daily (QD), to advance the timing of sleep in individuals with delayed sleep phase syndrome.

Detailed description

Delayed sleep phase syndrome is the most common circadian disorder in adolescents and most adults with the condition report onset of symptoms during childhood or adolescence. Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome involves a chronic mismatch between the usual daily schedule required by the individual's environment and his or her circadian sleep wake pattern. Individuals suffering from delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome experience great difficulty when attempting to fall asleep before 1-2 am, if not later, as well as rising at acceptable hours of the morning despite having completely normal sleep architecture and sleep duration. Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome is a sleep disorder that results from a dysregulation of the circadian sleep-wake rhythm. Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome is often the cause of severe insomnia and is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness, major depressive disorder and severe disruption of education, work and social functioning. Its major symptom is extreme difficulty initiating sleep at a conventional hour and waking on time in the morning for school or work. Ramelteon is a selective melatonin type 1 (MT1) and type 2 (MT2) receptor agonist. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of ramelteon to advance the timing of sleep in individuals with delayed sleep phase syndrome. The effect of ramelteon will be analyzed based on collection of information from a post-sleep questionnaire completed by participants, and data collected by polysomnography in a sleep clinic setting. Total participation time involved in this study will be approximately 7 weeks.

Interventions

DRUGRamelteon

Ramelteon 1 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to two weeks.

DRUGPlacebo

Ramelteon placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to two weeks.

Sponsors

Takeda
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Females of childbearing potential who is sexually active must agree to use adequate contraception from screening throughout the duration of the study. * Must have a diagnosis of Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome according to International Classification of Sleep Disorders criteria for at least 3 months. * Based on sleep history, subject's habitual sleep time is more than 3 hours later than the desired sleep time. * Must have had self reported insomnia which is defined per the sleep history as his or her sleep latency of at least 45 minutes when attempting to sleep at desired sleep time required by his or her work or school schedule. * The subjective sleep latency via Post sleep questionnaire during outpatient screening period must be greater than or equal to 45 minutes during every working night or school night provided the subject went to bed at their desired sleep time. * During single blind placebo run-in Polysomnography screening nights, subject is instructed to go to bed at their desired bed time and must demonstrate difficulty in falling asleep based on the following criteria: * During Polysomnography screening nights when the subject goes to bed at their desired sleep time or * The average of total wake time * Is in good health as determined by a medical and psychiatric history, physical examination, Electrocardiogram, and serum chemistry and hematology. * Is able to complete self-rating scales via interactive voice response system, and has a touch tone phone. * Is willing to comply with study procedures and restrictions with fixed sleep time and wake time during the study and to attend regularly scheduled clinic visits as specified in this protocol. * Has a body mass index is between 18 and 34 kg/m2, inclusive. * Has a negative urine test result for selected substances of abuse (including alcohol). * Has a negative test result for hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C virus antibody or history of human immunodeficiency virus. * Has not used pharmacological sleep assistance for more than 4 times/week during the 3 months prior to Initial Screening. * Must have discontinued use of all pharmacological sleep aids beginning 1 week prior to Visit 2 and for the duration of the trial.

Exclusion criteria

* Has a known hypersensitivity to ramelteon or related compounds, including melatonin and melatonin-related compounds or 5-hydroxytryptophan. * Has participated in any other investigational study and/or taken any investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half-lives prior to the first dose of study medication, whichever is longer. * Has flown across greater than 3 time zones within the past 3 months prior to administration of study medication. * Has sleep schedule changes required by employment (eg, shift worker) within 3 months prior to the administration of study medication. * Has participated in a weight loss program or has substantially altered their exercise routine within 30 days prior to the administration of study medication. * Has a history of alcohol abuse within the past 12 months, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision, or regularly consumes more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week or consumes any alcoholic drinks within 24 hours of Screening Visit. * Has a history of drug abuse within the past 12 months. * Has a current, clinically significant neurological (including cognitive), hepatic, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, hematological, or metabolic disease, as determined by the investigator. * Has a probable current diagnosis of another circadian rhythm disorder or a sleep disorder other than Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome that is the primary cause of insomnia. * Had an apnea hypopnea index greater than 10 on the first night of Polysomnography Screening. * Has periodic limb movements during sleep with arousal index greater than 10 as seen on the first night of Polysomnography screening only. * Has a positive urine drug screen or breathalyzer test. * Has ever had a history of seizures; sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, fibromyalgia, or a positive test result for the aforementioned ailments on the screening Polysomnography, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mental retardation, or cognitive disorder. * Has a history of psychiatric disorder (including anxiety or depression) within the past 12 months. * Smokes more than 3 cigarettes per day or uses tobacco products during nightly awakenings. * Routinely consumes caffeine including coffee, tea and/or other caffeine-containing beverages or food averaging more than 600 mg of caffeine per day. * Has used any central nervous system drug or other medications, including those used to treat psychiatric disorders, known to affect sleep/wake function within 1 week whichever is longer prior to the administration of single blind study drug. * Used melatonin, or other drugs/supplements known to affect sleep/wake function within 1 week (or 5 half lives of the drug) whichever is longer prior to the first dose of single blind medication. * Is required to take or intends to continue taking any disallowed medication, any prescription medication, herbal treatment or over-the counter medication that may interfere with evaluation of the study medication, including: * Anxiolytics * Hypnotics * Antidepressants * Anticonvulsants * Sedating H1 antihistamines * Systemic steroids * Respiratory stimulants * Decongestants * Antipsychotics * Muscle relaxants * Over-the-counter and prescription diet aids * Narcotic analgesics * Beta Blockers * St. John's wort * Kava kava * Ginkgo biloba * Modafinil * Coumadin * Heparin * Melatonin and all other drugs or supplements known to affect sleep/wake function will be prohibited within 1 week of the first dose of study medication and during the entire study. * Has any clinically important abnormal finding as determined by a medical history, physical examination, Electrocardiogram, or clinical laboratory tests as determined by the investigator. * Has a positive hepatitis panel including anti- Hepatitis A Virus, hepatitis B surface antigen or anti- hepatitis C virus. * Has any additional condition(s) that in the investigator's opinion would: * Affect sleep/wake function * Prohibit the subject from completing the study, or * Not be in the best interest of the subject. * Exhibits a placebo response during single-blinded placebo run in period. * Individuals with a habitual sleep time later than 4:00 am should not be included in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Latency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The elapsed time from the beginning of the polysomnography recording to the onset of the first 10 minutes of continuous sleep (ie, total number of epochs before the first 20 consecutive non-wake epochs divided by 2).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Total Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The sum of all of the minutes of Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
Total Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The sum of all of the minutes of Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, and REM sleep.
Sleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The total sleep time divided by time-in-bed, multiplied by 100.
Sleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The total sleep time divided by time-in-bed, multiplied by 100.
Sleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The total sleep time divided by time-in-bed, multiplied by 100.
Sleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The total sleep time divided by time-in-bed, multiplied by 100.
Wake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The number of wake minutes after the onset of persistent sleep prior to the end of recording.
Wake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The number of wake minutes after the onset of persistent sleep prior to the end of recording.
Number of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The number of times after onset of persistent sleep that there is a wake entry of at least 2 epochs in duration. Each entry must be separated by stage 2, stage 3/4 non-REM (NREM) sleep, or REM sleep to be counted.
Number of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The number of times after onset of persistent sleep that there is a wake entry of at least 2 epochs in duration. Each entry must be separated by stage 2, stage 3/4 non-REM (NREM) sleep, or REM sleep to be counted.
Total Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The sum of all the minutes of Stage Wake from the beginning of the recording to the end of recording.
Total Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The sum of all the minutes of Stage Wake from the beginning of the recording to the end of recording.
Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Sleep time was measured as the clock time the subject went to sleep. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Sleep time was measured as the clock time the subject went to sleep. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Wake Time was measured as the clock time that the subject got up in the morning. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Wake Time was measured as the clock time that the subject got up in the morning. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Total Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Total sleep time calculated using the total number of epochs (number of movements recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) that are less than or equal to 40, measured between the start time and end time during the nocturnal sleep interval, scored as SLEEP by the actigraphy software.
Total Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Total sleep time pertains to the total number of epochs (number of movements recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) that are less than or equal to 40, measured between the start time and end time during the nocturnal sleep interval, scored as SLEEP by the actigraphy software.
Sleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Sleep efficiency pertains to the scored total sleep time (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) of the sleep interval divided by total time in bed minus total invalid time (Sleep/Wake), multiplied by 100.
Sleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Sleep efficiency pertains to the scored total sleep time (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) of the sleep interval divided by total time in bed minus total invalid time (Sleep/Wake), multiplied by 100.
Wake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Wake time during sleep is the total number of epochs (number of movements recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) between the start time and the end time of the given sleep interval, scored as WAKE by the software (or manually set as WAKE by the practitioner using the software), multiplied by the Epoch length in minutes.
Wake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Wake time during sleep is the total number of epochs (number of movements recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) between the start time and the end time of the given sleep interval, scored as WAKE by the software (or manually set as WAKE by the practitioner using the software), multiplied by the Epoch length in minutes.
Wake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The number of wake bouts pertains to the total number of continuous blocks (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject), with one or more epochs in duration, and with each epoch of each clock scored as WAKE between the start time and the end time of the given interval.
Wake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The number of wake bouts pertains to the total number of continuous blocks (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject), with one or more epochs in duration, and with each epoch of each clock scored as WAKE between the start time and the end time of the given interval.
Sleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The elapsed time from the beginning of the recording to the onset of the first 10 minutes of continuous sleep (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject).
Sleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The elapsed time from the beginning of the recording to the onset of the first 10 minutes of continuous sleep (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject).
Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Clock time subject goes to sleep (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject). Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Clock time subject goes to sleep (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject). Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Wake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Clock time subject wakes up (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject). Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Wake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Clock time subject wakes up (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject). Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Subjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Subjective sleep latency was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How long do you think it took you to fall asleep last night?
Subjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Subjective sleep latency was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How long do you think it took you to fall asleep last night?
Subjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Subjective total sleep time was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How long (total hours and minutes) do you think you slept last night?
Subjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Subjective total sleep time was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How long (total hours and minutes) do you think you slept last night?
Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Subjective wake time after sleep onset was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, Did you wake up during the night? If yes, what is the total time you think you were awake?
Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Subjective wake time after sleep onset was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, Did you wake up during the night? If yes, what is the total time you think you were awake?
Subjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Subjective number of awakenings was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, Did you wake up during the night? If yes, how many times do you think you woke up?
Subjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Subjective number of awakenings was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, Did you wake up during the night? If yes, how many times do you think you woke up?
Subjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Subjective sleep quality was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe the quality of your sleep last night? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.
Subjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Subjective sleep quality was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe the quality of your sleep last night? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.
Subjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Subjective sleep time was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, What time did you try to go to sleep last night? Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Subjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Subjective sleep time was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, What time did you try to go to sleep last night? Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
Subjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7The score was an average of 2 nights responses. If subjects had a work or school day, the answer to, How easy was it for you to wake or get up in the morning when on a school or working night? was based on the following scale: Extremely Difficult =7; Very Difficult =6; Difficult =5; Neither =4; Easy =3; Very Easy =2; Extremely Easy =1.
Subjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The score was an average of 2 nights responses. If subjects had a work or school day, the answer to, How easy was it for you to wake or get up in the morning when on a school or working night? was based on the following scale: Extremely Difficult =7; Very Difficult =6; Difficult =5; Neither =4; Easy =3; Very Easy =2; Extremely Easy =1.
Subjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Subjective ability to concentrate was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe your ability to concentrate this morning? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.
Subjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Subjective ability to concentrate was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe your ability to concentrate this morning? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.
Subjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)Nights 6-7Subjective level of alertness was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe your level of alertness this morning? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.
Subjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14Subjective level of alertness was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe your level of alertness this morning? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.
Next Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Digit Symbol Substitution TestDay 15The number of correct digit-for-number substitutions on a Digit Symbol Substitution Test in the 90-second period was recorded to assess psychomotor and cognitive function. The score was the average of 2 mornings' tests. Worst Value: 0. Best Value: No Limit.
Next Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--ImmediateDay 15After 16 words were read to a subject, a subject was given 2 minutes to write down as many words as he/she remembered. The correct number of words written was scored, and the average of 2 mornings' tests was calculated.
Next Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--DelayedDay 15After 16 words were read to a subject, a subject waited 1 minute and then was given 2 minutes to write down as many words as he/she remembered. The correct number of words written was scored, and the average of 2 mornings' tests was calculated.
Latency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)Nights 13-14The elapsed time from the beginning of the polysomnography recording to the onset of the first 10 minutes of continuous sleep (ie, total number of epochs before the first 20 consecutive non-wake epochs divided by 2).
Visual Analogue Scale for FeelingsDay 15Subjects marked visual scales (in millimeters) that represented ranges of emotions (eg, calm to anxious; normal to bloated; energetic to fatigued). Individual subject composite scores were calculated, and the average of 2 tests were analyzed. Worst Value:0 mm.. Best Value:100 mm.. The farther to the left a subject marks, the better their mood; farther to the right, the more distressed the mood. Higher numbers indicate a more distressed mood.
The Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion OnsetDay 15Linear Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Onset is defined as the first time of the evening (on a 24-hour clock) when the melatonin level rises above 3.0 pg/ml with a positive slope. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
The Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion OffsetDay 15Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset is defined as the first time of the morning (on a 24-hour clock) when the melatonin drops to below 3 pg/mL with a negative slope. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.
The Total Duration of Secretion of MelatoninDay 15The total duration of time from Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Onset to Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset.
The Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Melatonin From 0 to 24 HoursDay 15Area under the concentration-time curve is a measure of total drug exposure.
Average Cmax (Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration) Calculated as the Average of Three Highest Cmax Observations Within the Sampling Period.Day 15Average Cmax calculated as the average of three highest Cmax observations within the sampling period.
Visual Analogue Scale for MoodDay 15Subjects marked visual scales (in millimeters) that represented ranges of emotions (eg, calm to anxious; normal to bloated; energetic to fatigued). Individual subject composite scores were calculated, and the average of 2 tests were analyzed. Worst Value: 0 mm. Best Value: 100 mm. The farther to the left a subject marks, the better their mood; farther to the right, the more distressed the mood. Higher numbers indicate a more distressed mood.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Subjects enrolled at 47 sites in the United States from 10 October 2007 to 23 May 2008.

Pre-assignment details

Subjects were screened for 14 days, entered a 7-day placebo run-in, and then were randomized to once-daily (QD) treatment. To enter the double-blind randomization period, subjects must have met the eligible inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria and met sleep diagnostic criteria established during screening polysomnography.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Ramelteon 1 mg QD
Ramelteon 1 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 2 weeks.
32
Ramelteon 4 mg QD
Ramelteon 4 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 2 weeks.
33
Ramelteon 8 mg QD
Ramelteon 8 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 2 weeks.
35
Placebo QD
Ramelteon placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 2 weeks.
32
Total132

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Screening Period and Placebo Run-inAdverse Event0003
Screening Period and Placebo Run-inDid Not Meet Criteria000322
Screening Period and Placebo Run-inLost to Follow-up0009
Screening Period and Placebo Run-inStudy Termination00015
Screening Period and Placebo Run-inVarious00025
Screening Period and Placebo Run-inWithdrawal by Subject00043
Treatment Period and Placebo Run-outLost to Follow-up2120
Treatment Period and Placebo Run-outProtocol Violation0011
Treatment Period and Placebo Run-outVarious1110
Treatment Period and Placebo Run-outWithdrawal by Subject0013

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicRamelteon 4 mg QDTotalPlacebo QDRamelteon 1 mg QDRamelteon 8 mg QD
Age Continuous33.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.31
31.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.19
33.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.08
29.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.36
29.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.4
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
19 Participants75 Participants18 Participants19 Participants19 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
14 Participants57 Participants14 Participants13 Participants16 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Pharmacologic sleep aid needed to sleep
0
30 subjects126 subjects32 subjects31 subjects33 subjects
Pharmacologic sleep aid needed to sleep
1
0 subjects1 subjects0 subjects0 subjects1 subjects
Pharmacologic sleep aid needed to sleep
2
2 subjects3 subjects0 subjects0 subjects1 subjects
Pharmacologic sleep aid needed to sleep
3
1 subjects2 subjects0 subjects1 subjects0 subjects
Pharmacologic sleep aid needed to sleep
4
0 subjects0 subjects0 subjects0 subjects0 subjects
Pharmacologic sleep aid needed to sleep
>4
0 subjects0 subjects0 subjects0 subjects0 subjects
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants13 Participants3 Participants4 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
30 Participants114 Participants28 Participants24 Participants32 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
17 Participants64 Participants12 Participants18 Participants17 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
16 Participants68 Participants20 Participants14 Participants18 Participants
Time asleep (habitual and desired)
Desired
347.7 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 72.05
337.8 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 72.06
330.9 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 64.43
341.7 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 76.46
331.3 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 75.3
Time asleep (habitual and desired)
Habitual
406.4 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 105.29
382.6 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 93.01
384.8 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 78.88
368.0 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 89.27
371.6 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 95.29
Time to fall asleep (habitual and desired)
Desired
164.4 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 51.43
163.0 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 51.89
155.0 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 55.61
167.5 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 53.25
165.0 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 48.94
Time to fall asleep (habitual and desired)
Habitual
76.8 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 59.89
80.2 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 65.66
69.8 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 58.72
83.0 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 78.85
90.4 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 64.79

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
7 / 325 / 336 / 354 / 32
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 320 / 330 / 350 / 32

Outcome results

Primary

Latency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)

The elapsed time from the beginning of the polysomnography recording to the onset of the first 10 minutes of continuous sleep (ie, total number of epochs before the first 20 consecutive non-wake epochs divided by 2).

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the full analysis set (FAS), which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDLatency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)59.30 minutesStandard Error 6.684
Ramelteon 4 mg QDLatency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)39.40 minutesStandard Error 6.352
Ramelteon 8 mg QDLatency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)55.94 minutesStandard Error 6.482
Placebo QDLatency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)55.12 minutesStandard Error 6.871
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model.p-value: 0.646ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.084ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.929ANCOVA
Secondary

Average Cmax (Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration) Calculated as the Average of Three Highest Cmax Observations Within the Sampling Period.

Average Cmax calculated as the average of three highest Cmax observations within the sampling period.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: The melatonin set included all subjects who had saliva samples collected under dim light conditions for melatonin measurement.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDAverage Cmax (Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration) Calculated as the Average of Three Highest Cmax Observations Within the Sampling Period.75.3 μg/dLStandard Error 5.12
Ramelteon 4 mg QDAverage Cmax (Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration) Calculated as the Average of Three Highest Cmax Observations Within the Sampling Period.69.3 μg/dLStandard Error 4.84
Ramelteon 8 mg QDAverage Cmax (Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration) Calculated as the Average of Three Highest Cmax Observations Within the Sampling Period.65.2 μg/dLStandard Error 4.77
Placebo QDAverage Cmax (Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration) Calculated as the Average of Three Highest Cmax Observations Within the Sampling Period.79.2 μg/dLStandard Error 5.46
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.589ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.156ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.041ANCOVA
Secondary

Latency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)

The elapsed time from the beginning of the polysomnography recording to the onset of the first 10 minutes of continuous sleep (ie, total number of epochs before the first 20 consecutive non-wake epochs divided by 2).

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDLatency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)48.36 minutesStandard Error 6.849
Ramelteon 4 mg QDLatency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)38.61 minutesStandard Error 6.611
Ramelteon 8 mg QDLatency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)45.29 minutesStandard Error 6.732
Placebo QDLatency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)46.64 minutesStandard Error 6.983
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.854ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.383ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.883ANCOVA
Secondary

Next Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Digit Symbol Substitution Test

The number of correct digit-for-number substitutions on a Digit Symbol Substitution Test in the 90-second period was recorded to assess psychomotor and cognitive function. The score was the average of 2 mornings' tests. Worst Value: 0. Best Value: No Limit.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Digit Symbol Substitution Test44.1 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.77
Ramelteon 4 mg QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Digit Symbol Substitution Test42.4 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.74
Ramelteon 8 mg QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Digit Symbol Substitution Test39.9 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.74
Placebo QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Digit Symbol Substitution Test40.6 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.83
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.157ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.463ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.774ANCOVA
Secondary

Next Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Delayed

After 16 words were read to a subject, a subject waited 1 minute and then was given 2 minutes to write down as many words as he/she remembered. The correct number of words written was scored, and the average of 2 mornings' tests was calculated.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Delayed6.5 scoreStandard Error 0.51
Ramelteon 4 mg QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Delayed5.9 scoreStandard Error 0.51
Ramelteon 8 mg QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Delayed6.7 scoreStandard Error 0.5
Placebo QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Delayed7.1 scoreStandard Error 0.52
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.441ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.082ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.549ANCOVA
Secondary

Next Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Immediate

After 16 words were read to a subject, a subject was given 2 minutes to write down as many words as he/she remembered. The correct number of words written was scored, and the average of 2 mornings' tests was calculated.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Immediate8.1 scoreStandard Error 0.39
Ramelteon 4 mg QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Immediate7.7 scoreStandard Error 0.4
Ramelteon 8 mg QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Immediate8.6 scoreStandard Error 0.39
Placebo QDNext Morning Residual Effects Assessments of Psychomotor and Cognitive Function Via Memory Recall Test--Immediate8.6 scoreStandard Error 0.41
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.413ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.093ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.982ANCOVA
Secondary

Number of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)

The number of times after onset of persistent sleep that there is a wake entry of at least 2 epochs in duration. Each entry must be separated by stage 2, stage 3/4 non-REM (NREM) sleep, or REM sleep to be counted.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDNumber of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)8.08 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.806
Ramelteon 4 mg QDNumber of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)9.33 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.783
Ramelteon 8 mg QDNumber of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)9.87 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.8
Placebo QDNumber of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)9.51 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.822
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.197ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.871ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.737ANCOVA
Secondary

Number of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)

The number of times after onset of persistent sleep that there is a wake entry of at least 2 epochs in duration. Each entry must be separated by stage 2, stage 3/4 non-REM (NREM) sleep, or REM sleep to be counted.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDNumber of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)9.22 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.835
Ramelteon 4 mg QDNumber of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)10.79 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.795
Ramelteon 8 mg QDNumber of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)10.79 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.815
Placebo QDNumber of Awakenings Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)9.67 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.853
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.691ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.323ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.324ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)

Sleep efficiency pertains to the scored total sleep time (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) of the sleep interval divided by total time in bed minus total invalid time (Sleep/Wake), multiplied by 100.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)84.98 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.349
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)82.91 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.381
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)81.31 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.3
Placebo QDSleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)83.24 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.388
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.352ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.86ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.297ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)

Sleep efficiency pertains to the scored total sleep time (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) of the sleep interval divided by total time in bed minus total invalid time (Sleep/Wake), multiplied by 100.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)85.79 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.117
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)83.46 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.086
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)81.38 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.081
Placebo QDSleep Efficiency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)82.72 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.089
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.04ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.61ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.368ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 13-14)

The total sleep time divided by time-in-bed, multiplied by 100.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 13-14)69.07 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 3.244
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 13-14)75.13 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 3.126
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 13-14)70.19 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 3.181
Placebo QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 13-14)70.99 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 3.286
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.661ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.341ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.853ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 6-7)

The total sleep time divided by time-in-bed, multiplied by 100.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 6-7)64.49 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 3.385
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 6-7)71.83 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 3.213
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 6-7)65.70 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 3.272
Placebo QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-3 Hours) (Nights 6-7)64.64 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 3.46
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.973ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.117ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.816ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 13-14)

The total sleep time divided by time-in-bed, multiplied by 100.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 13-14)81.09 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.706
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 13-14)79.33 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.671
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 13-14)78.92 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.702
Placebo QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 13-14)80.80 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.745
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.9ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.525ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.418ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 6-7)

The total sleep time divided by time-in-bed, multiplied by 100.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 6-7)78.42 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.701
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 6-7)79.90 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.642
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 6-7)78.89 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.675
Placebo QDSleep Efficiency Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (0-8 Hours) (Nights 6-7)76.30 percentage of time asleepStandard Error 1.756
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.365ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.121ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.268ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)

The elapsed time from the beginning of the recording to the onset of the first 10 minutes of continuous sleep (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject).

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)12.10 minutesStandard Error 6.145
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)16.40 minutesStandard Error 6.46
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)25.43 minutesStandard Error 5.859
Placebo QDSleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)12.36 minutesStandard Error 6.169
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.975ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.639ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.109ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)

The elapsed time from the beginning of the recording to the onset of the first 10 minutes of continuous sleep (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject).

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)12.53 minutesStandard Error 3.292
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)18.05 minutesStandard Error 3.28
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)25.00 minutesStandard Error 3.156
Placebo QDSleep Latency Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)12.42 minutesStandard Error 3.129
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.979ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.194ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.004ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)

Clock time subject goes to sleep (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject). Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)22.83 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.15
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)22.71 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.166
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)23.11 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.15
Placebo QDSleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)23.18 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.15
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.092ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.025ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.732ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)

Clock time subject goes to sleep (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject). Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)23.28 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.15
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)22.75 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.15
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)23.11 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.15
Placebo QDSleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)23.31 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.15
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.823ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.004ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.296ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)

Sleep time was measured as the clock time the subject went to sleep. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)22.36 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.016
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)22.36 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.016
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)22.36 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.016
Placebo QDSleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)22.33 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.016
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.194ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.134ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.13ANCOVA
Secondary

Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)

Sleep time was measured as the clock time the subject went to sleep. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)22.40 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.016
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)22.36 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.016
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)22.35 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.016
Placebo QDSleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)22.35 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.033
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.206ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.495ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.8ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)

Subjective ability to concentrate was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe your ability to concentrate this morning? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)3.77 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.164
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.17 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.164
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.01 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.159
Placebo QDSubjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.01 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.164
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.294ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.474ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.999ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)

Subjective ability to concentrate was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe your ability to concentrate this morning? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.31 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.155
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.30 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.151
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.40 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.148
Placebo QDSubjective Ability to Concentrate in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.48 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.159
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.425ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.406ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.72ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)

The score was an average of 2 nights responses. If subjects had a work or school day, the answer to, How easy was it for you to wake or get up in the morning when on a school or working night? was based on the following scale: Extremely Difficult =7; Very Difficult =6; Difficult =5; Neither =4; Easy =3; Very Easy =2; Extremely Easy =1.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.46 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.219
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.66 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.217
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.30 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.191
Placebo QDSubjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.28 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.198
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.519ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.179ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.935ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)

The score was an average of 2 nights responses. If subjects had a work or school day, the answer to, How easy was it for you to wake or get up in the morning when on a school or working night? was based on the following scale: Extremely Difficult =7; Very Difficult =6; Difficult =5; Neither =4; Easy =3; Very Easy =2; Extremely Easy =1.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.68 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.224
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.76 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.202
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.67 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.178
Placebo QDSubjective Getting up in the Morning Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.88 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.203
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.498ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.664ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.428ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)

Subjective level of alertness was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe your level of alertness this morning? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.02 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.181
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.32 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.181
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)3.99 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.176
Placebo QDSubjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.12 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.182
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.684ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.399ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.611ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)

Subjective level of alertness was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe your level of alertness this morning? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.43 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.158
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.32 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.155
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.33 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.152
Placebo QDSubjective Level of Alertness Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.53 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.163
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.655ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.331ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.362ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)

Subjective number of awakenings was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, Did you wake up during the night? If yes, how many times do you think you woke up?

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)2.94 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.456
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)3.72 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.427
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)3.33 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.443
Placebo QDSubjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)3.04 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.423
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.867ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.244ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.62ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)

Subjective number of awakenings was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, Did you wake up during the night? If yes, how many times do you think you woke up?

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)2.68 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.364
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)3.72 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.382
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)2.92 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.385
Placebo QDSubjective Number of Awakenings Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)3.23 number of awakeningsStandard Error 0.383
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.284ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.344ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.558ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)

Subjective sleep latency was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How long do you think it took you to fall asleep last night?

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)80.57 minutesStandard Error 7.406
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)69.40 minutesStandard Error 7.423
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)77.29 minutesStandard Error 7.178
Placebo QDSubjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)74.75 minutesStandard Error 7.407
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.561ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.595ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.795ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)

Subjective sleep latency was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How long do you think it took you to fall asleep last night?

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)103.55 minutesStandard Error 8.301
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)84.46 minutesStandard Error 8.087
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)92.79 minutesStandard Error 7.93
Placebo QDSubjective Sleep Latency Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)97.28 minutesStandard Error 8.491
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.581ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.257ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.688ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)

Subjective sleep quality was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe the quality of your sleep last night? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.27 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.184
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.35 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.185
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.03 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.179
Placebo QDSubjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)4.20 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.184
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.796ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.546ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.479ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)

Subjective sleep quality was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How would you describe the quality of your sleep last night? Scores were based on the following scale: Extremely Poor=7; Very Poor=6; Poor=5; Fair=4; Good=3; Very Good=2; Excellent=1.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.45 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.169
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.61 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.166
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.33 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.162
Placebo QDSubjective Sleep Quality Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)4.74 scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.173
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.206ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.559ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.074ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)

Subjective sleep time was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, What time did you try to go to sleep last night? Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)10.36 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)10.30 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)10.36 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Placebo QDSubjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)10.40 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.722ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.262ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.717ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)

Subjective sleep time was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, What time did you try to go to sleep last night? Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)10.36 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)10.41 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)10.40 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Placebo QDSubjective Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)10.40 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.766ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.912ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.952ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)

Subjective total sleep time was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How long (total hours and minutes) do you think you slept last night?

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)379.20 minutesStandard Error 10.49
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)375.73 minutesStandard Error 10.532
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)365.14 minutesStandard Error 10.229
Placebo QDSubjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)368.99 minutesStandard Error 10.513
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.475ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.635ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.782ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)

Subjective total sleep time was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, How long (total hours and minutes) do you think you slept last night?

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)348.10 minutesStandard Error 10.302
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)370.14 minutesStandard Error 10.067
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)360.57 minutesStandard Error 9.883
Placebo QDSubjective Total Sleep Time Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)341.76 minutesStandard Error 10.571
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.655ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.177ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.044ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)

Subjective wake time after sleep onset was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, Did you wake up during the night? If yes, what is the total time you think you were awake?

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)23.49 minutesStandard Error 5.882
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)45.54 minutesStandard Error 5.877
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)28.66 minutesStandard Error 5.669
Placebo QDSubjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 13-14)30.52 minutesStandard Error 5.794
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.057ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.379ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.808ANCOVA
Secondary

Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)

Subjective wake time after sleep onset was an average of 2 nights responses and measured by post-sleep questionnaire in response to the question, Did you wake up during the night? If yes, what is the total time you think you were awake?

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDSubjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)35.15 minutesStandard Error 7.084
Ramelteon 4 mg QDSubjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)52.52 minutesStandard Error 6.671
Ramelteon 8 mg QDSubjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)34.41 minutesStandard Error 6.659
Placebo QDSubjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset Measured by a Post-sleep Questionnaire (Nights 6-7)47.84 minutesStandard Error 7.1
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.192ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.618ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.152ANCOVA
Secondary

The Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Melatonin From 0 to 24 Hours

Area under the concentration-time curve is a measure of total drug exposure.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: The melatonin set included all subjects who had saliva samples collected under dim light conditions for melatonin measurement.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDThe Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Melatonin From 0 to 24 Hours608.5 μg/dL/hourStandard Error 40.13
Ramelteon 4 mg QDThe Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Melatonin From 0 to 24 Hours563.3 μg/dL/hourStandard Error 38.08
Ramelteon 8 mg QDThe Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Melatonin From 0 to 24 Hours528.3 μg/dL/hourStandard Error 37.35
Placebo QDThe Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Melatonin From 0 to 24 Hours631.5 μg/dL/hourStandard Error 42.77
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.685ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.214ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.055ANCOVA
Secondary

The Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset

Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset is defined as the first time of the morning (on a 24-hour clock) when the melatonin drops to below 3 pg/mL with a negative slope. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: The melatonin set included all subjects who had saliva samples collected under dim light conditions for melatonin measurement.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDThe Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset11.21 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.25
Ramelteon 4 mg QDThe Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset10.73 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.25
Ramelteon 8 mg QDThe Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset10.96 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.25
Placebo QDThe Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset10.85 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.283
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.307ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.765ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.727ANCOVA
Secondary

The Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Onset

Linear Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Onset is defined as the first time of the evening (on a 24-hour clock) when the melatonin level rises above 3.0 pg/ml with a positive slope. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: The melatonin set included all subjects who had saliva samples collected under dim light conditions for melatonin measurement.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDThe Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Onset21.40 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.183
Ramelteon 4 mg QDThe Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Onset21.30 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.166
Ramelteon 8 mg QDThe Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Onset20.93 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.166
Placebo QDThe Time of Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Onset21.21 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.2
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.513ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.751ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.242ANCOVA
Secondary

The Total Duration of Secretion of Melatonin

The total duration of time from Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Onset to Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: The melatonin set included all subjects who had saliva samples collected under dim light conditions for melatonin measurement.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDThe Total Duration of Secretion of Melatonin1021.8 minutesStandard Error 34.13
Ramelteon 4 mg QDThe Total Duration of Secretion of Melatonin1003.1 minutesStandard Error 31.98
Ramelteon 8 mg QDThe Total Duration of Secretion of Melatonin980.2 minutesStandard Error 31.43
Placebo QDThe Total Duration of Secretion of Melatonin1027.9 minutesStandard Error 36.39
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.902ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.59ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.29ANCOVA
Secondary

Total Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)

Total sleep time pertains to the total number of epochs (number of movements recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) that are less than or equal to 40, measured between the start time and end time during the nocturnal sleep interval, scored as SLEEP by the actigraphy software.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)391.61 minutesStandard Error 8.661
Ramelteon 4 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)390.76 minutesStandard Error 8.982
Ramelteon 8 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)370.80 minutesStandard Error 8.228
Placebo QDTotal Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)378.91 minutesStandard Error 8.845
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.286ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.318ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.483ANCOVA
Secondary

Total Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)

Total sleep time calculated using the total number of epochs (number of movements recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) that are less than or equal to 40, measured between the start time and end time during the nocturnal sleep interval, scored as SLEEP by the actigraphy software.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)374.37 minutesStandard Error 8.741
Ramelteon 4 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)393.37 minutesStandard Error 8.632
Ramelteon 8 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)370.83 minutesStandard Error 8.352
Placebo QDTotal Sleep Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)369.05 minutesStandard Error 8.457
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.643ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.032ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.875ANCOVA
Secondary

Total Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)

The sum of all of the minutes of Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, and REM sleep.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)389.72 minutesStandard Error 8.866
Ramelteon 4 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)378.04 minutesStandard Error 8.683
Ramelteon 8 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)379.17 minutesStandard Error 8.843
Placebo QDTotal Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)388.51 minutesStandard Error 9.064
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.92ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.382ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.439ANCOVA
Secondary

Total Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)

The sum of all of the minutes of Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)376.41 minutesStandard Error 8.158
Ramelteon 4 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)383.51 minutesStandard Error 7.876
Ramelteon 8 mg QDTotal Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)378.62 minutesStandard Error 8.033
Placebo QDTotal Sleep Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)366.23 minutesStandard Error 8.421
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.365ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.121ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.269ANCOVA
Secondary

Total Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)

The sum of all the minutes of Stage Wake from the beginning of the recording to the end of recording.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDTotal Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)55.69 minutesStandard Error 5.841
Ramelteon 4 mg QDTotal Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)44.68 minutesStandard Error 5.629
Ramelteon 8 mg QDTotal Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)53.64 minutesStandard Error 5.728
Placebo QDTotal Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)52.19 minutesStandard Error 5.918
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.659ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.337ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.853ANCOVA
Secondary

Total Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)

The sum of all the minutes of Stage Wake from the beginning of the recording to the end of recording.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDTotal Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)63.92 minutesStandard Error 6.096
Ramelteon 4 mg QDTotal Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)50.67 minutesStandard Error 5.785
Ramelteon 8 mg QDTotal Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)61.67 minutesStandard Error 5.892
Placebo QDTotal Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)63.63 minutesStandard Error 6.23
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.972ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.117ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.811ANCOVA
Secondary

Visual Analogue Scale for Feelings

Subjects marked visual scales (in millimeters) that represented ranges of emotions (eg, calm to anxious; normal to bloated; energetic to fatigued). Individual subject composite scores were calculated, and the average of 2 tests were analyzed. Worst Value:0 mm.. Best Value:100 mm.. The farther to the left a subject marks, the better their mood; farther to the right, the more distressed the mood. Higher numbers indicate a more distressed mood.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDVisual Analogue Scale for Feelings37.3 Units on a scaleStandard Error 1.52
Ramelteon 4 mg QDVisual Analogue Scale for Feelings34.8 Units on a scaleStandard Error 1.5
Ramelteon 8 mg QDVisual Analogue Scale for Feelings36.8 Units on a scaleStandard Error 1.5
Placebo QDVisual Analogue Scale for Feelings36.9 Units on a scaleStandard Error 1.57
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.837ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.321ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.978ANCOVA
Secondary

Visual Analogue Scale for Mood

Subjects marked visual scales (in millimeters) that represented ranges of emotions (eg, calm to anxious; normal to bloated; energetic to fatigued). Individual subject composite scores were calculated, and the average of 2 tests were analyzed. Worst Value: 0 mm. Best Value: 100 mm. The farther to the left a subject marks, the better their mood; farther to the right, the more distressed the mood. Higher numbers indicate a more distressed mood.

Time frame: Day 15

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDVisual Analogue Scale for Mood34.2 Units on a scaleStandard Error 3.2
Ramelteon 4 mg QDVisual Analogue Scale for Mood33.4 Units on a scaleStandard Error 3.15
Ramelteon 8 mg QDVisual Analogue Scale for Mood34.3 Units on a scaleStandard Error 3.17
Placebo QDVisual Analogue Scale for Mood33.4 Units on a scaleStandard Error 3.31
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.86ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.997ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.834ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)

The number of wake bouts pertains to the total number of continuous blocks (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject), with one or more epochs in duration, and with each epoch of each clock scored as WAKE between the start time and the end time of the given interval.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)23.42 wake boutsStandard Error 1.201
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)24.21 wake boutsStandard Error 1.23
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)23.52 wake boutsStandard Error 1.146
Placebo QDWake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)22.78 wake boutsStandard Error 1.206
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.698ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.385ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.641ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)

The number of wake bouts pertains to the total number of continuous blocks (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject), with one or more epochs in duration, and with each epoch of each clock scored as WAKE between the start time and the end time of the given interval.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)20.98 wake boutsStandard Error 1.518
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)22.91 wake boutsStandard Error 1.476
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)23.32 wake boutsStandard Error 1.457
Placebo QDWake Bouts Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)22.82 wake boutsStandard Error 1.442
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.356ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.964ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.799ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)

The number of wake minutes after the onset of persistent sleep prior to the end of recording.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)43.36 minutesStandard Error 6.124
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)63.47 minutesStandard Error 6.032
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)59.77 minutesStandard Error 6.103
Placebo QDWake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)48.88 minutesStandard Error 6.24
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.511ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.082ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.188ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)

The number of wake minutes after the onset of persistent sleep prior to the end of recording.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)46.26 minutesStandard Error 5.88
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)62.86 minutesStandard Error 5.704
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)51.06 minutesStandard Error 5.758
Placebo QDWake Time After Sleep Onset Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)62.11 minutesStandard Error 6.035
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.051ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.926ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.166ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)

Wake time during sleep is the total number of epochs (number of movements recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) between the start time and the end time of the given sleep interval, scored as WAKE by the software (or manually set as WAKE by the practitioner using the software), multiplied by the Epoch length in minutes.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)48.11 minutesStandard Error 4.074
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)54.72 minutesStandard Error 4.185
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)52.36 minutesStandard Error 3.874
Placebo QDWake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)51.32 minutesStandard Error 4.14
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.566ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.543ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.847ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)

Wake time during sleep is the total number of epochs (number of movements recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject) between the start time and the end time of the given sleep interval, scored as WAKE by the software (or manually set as WAKE by the practitioner using the software), multiplied by the Epoch length in minutes.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)41.81 minutesStandard Error 4.404
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)51.98 minutesStandard Error 4.298
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)54.70 minutesStandard Error 4.211
Placebo QDWake Time During Sleep Interval Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)53.14 minutesStandard Error 4.223
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.053ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.837ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.783ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)

Clock time subject wakes up (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject). Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)06.13 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.133
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)06.08 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.133
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)06.16 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.133
Placebo QDWake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 13-14)06.30 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.133
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.349ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.203ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.444ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)

Clock time subject wakes up (recorded by actigraphy watch worn by subject). Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)06.20 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.116
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)06.18 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.116
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)06.23 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.116
Placebo QDWake Time Measured by Actigraphy (Nights 6-7)06.36 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.116
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.298ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.276ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.43ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)

Wake Time was measured as the clock time that the subject got up in the morning. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 13-14

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)06.31 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)06.21 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)06.40 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.066
Placebo QDWake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 13-14)06.26 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.083
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.675ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.566ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.205ANCOVA
Secondary

Wake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)

Wake Time was measured as the clock time that the subject got up in the morning. Units are hours and minutes on a 24-hour clock, expressed in decimal time.

Time frame: Nights 6-7

Population: Analysis was conducted on the FAS, which consisted of all randomized subjects who had at least a baseline assessment and 1 post-baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Ramelteon 1 mg QDWake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)06.35 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.033
Ramelteon 4 mg QDWake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)06.31 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.033
Ramelteon 8 mg QDWake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)06.30 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.033
Placebo QDWake Time Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)06.26 hours on a 24-hour clockStandard Error 0.033
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.063ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.156ANCOVA
Comparison: The comparison between the 2 treatment groups was made using the ANCOVA model.p-value: 0.521ANCOVA

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026