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Safety & Efficacy Study of Study Drug (Eszopiclone) in Children and Adolescents With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Associated Insomnia

A Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double Blind, Fixed Dose Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Eszopiclone in Children (6 to 11 Years) and Adolescents (12 to 17 Years) With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Associated Insomnia

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00856973
Enrollment
486
Registered
2009-03-06
Start date
2009-05-31
Completion date
2011-07-31
Last updated
2013-06-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Insomnia

Keywords

Hypnotic, Eszopiclone, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Insomnia, Children, Adolescent, Polysomnography, Actigraphy

Brief summary

A multi center, randomized study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of eszopiclone compared to placebo in children (6-11 years of age, inclusive) and adolescents (12-17 years of age, inclusive) with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) associated insomnia.

Detailed description

This is a multi center, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, fixed dose study of eszopiclone in pediatric subjects 6-17 years of age, inclusive, with ADHD associated insomnia. Subjects will be randomized at approximately 1:1:1 to either low dose oral eszopiclone (1 mg for children ages 6-11 years, 2 mg for adolescents ages 12-17 years), high dose oral eszopiclone (2 mg for children ages 6-11 years, 3 mg for adolescents ages 12-17 years) or placebo. This study was previously posted by Sepracor Inc. In October 2009, Sepracor Inc. was acquired by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma., and in October 2010, Sepracor Inc's name was changed to Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Interventions

DRUGeszopiclone

1 mg eszopiclone for 6-11 years, 2 mg for 12-17 years

DRUGPlacebo

1 tablet per day for 12 weeks

Sponsors

Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Subject is male or female 6 to 17 years of age, inclusive, at the time of consent. * Subject must have a diagnosis of ADHD as defined by DSM-IV criteria * Subject must have documented ADHD associated insomnia, defined as the subject or subject's parent/legal guardian having reported repeated difficulty with sleep initiation (sleep latency \>30 minutes) or consolidation, (wake time after sleep onset \>45 minutes) despite adequate age appropriate time and opportunity for sleep. * Subject's Baseline PSG must reveal either \>30 minutes latency to persistent sleep (LPS) or \>45 minutes wake after sleep onset (WASO). * Subject or subject's parent/legal guardian should have reported daytime functional impairment as a result of sleep problems. * Subject or subject's parent/legal guardian should have reported attempted and failed behavioral interventions for sleep problems, including a regular bedtime and rise time * Subject's sleep disturbance must not be attributable to either the direct physiologic effect of a drug of abuse or misuse of a prescribed medication whether it is being used as intended or in an illicit manner.(Female subjects ≥8 years of age must have a negative serum pregnancy test) * Subject must be in general good health * Subject must be able to swallow tablets. * If subject is currently taking medication for ADHD, they must be on a stable dose and regimen for a minimum of 1 month prior to the time of consent

Exclusion criteria

* Subject with weight \<10th percentile for age and gender * Subject has any clinically significant or unstable medical illness/abnormality or chronic disease. * Subject has a documented history of Bipolar I or II Disorder, major depression, conduct disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or any history of psychosis. * Subject has periodic limb movement \>5 times per hour, as demonstrated on Baseline PSG. * Subject has sleep disordered breathing, as demonstrated on Baseline PSG. * Subject has another primary sleep disorder, a secondary sleep disorder, or any other known or suspected medical or psychiatric condition that has affected or may affect sleep * Subject has a history of circadian rhythm disorder or will travel across ≥3 time zones more than once during the study. * Subject has organic brain disease, or a history of febrile seizures. * Subject is, in the opinion of the investigator, at suicidal or homicidal risk. * Female subject who is pregnant or lactating or planning to become pregnant. * Subject has taken any psychotropic medication without an appropriate washout period (≥5 half-lives) prior to randomization. * Subject has a history of severe allergies to more than 1 class of medications or multiple adverse drug reactions. * Subject has a history of allergic reaction or has a known or suspected sensitivity to racemic zopiclone, eszopiclone, or any substance that is contained in the formulation. * Subject has a history of alcohol or substance abuse within 3 months of study participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline to the End of the Double- Blind Treatment Period (Week 12) in Polysomnography (PSG) Defined Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameters Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. Each epoch is 30 seconds. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Change from BL at Week 12 in LPS was derived from Week 12 LPS subtracted by BL LPS. Latency to persistent sleep (LPS; minutes): time from lights out to the first of 20 consecutive epochs (10 minutes) of non-wake, as determined by PSG recordings.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Improvement (CGI)-Parent/Caregiver at Week 12Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12The CGI-I Parent/Caregiver was completed by the investigator based on interviews and interactions with the subject's parent or caregiver and represented their assessment of severity and improvement in the subject's symptoms since the start of the study. A 7 point scale was used for improvement with numeric values assigned to each of the responses: very much improved (1), much improved (2), minimally improved (3), no change (4), minimally worse (5), much worse (6), and very much worse (7).
Change From Baseline in CGI-Child at Week 12Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12The CGI - I Child was completed by the investigator based on interviews and interactions with the subject and represented the subject's assessment of improvement in his/her symptoms since the start of the study. A 7 point scale was used for improvement with numeric values assigned to each of the responses: very much improved (1), much improved (2), minimally improved (3), no change (4), minimally worse (5), much worse (6), and very much worse (7).
Change From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in Conners' ADHD Inattention Rating Scale.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12The Conners' 3 -Parent Short Form was completed by the parent and provided an assessment of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the most common comorbid problems and disorders in children and adolescents. It is a multi-informant assessment of children and adolescents between 6 and 18 years of age that took into account home, social and school settings. The short version of the Conners' 3 -Parent Short Form was a subset of items from the full-length form, and included the Conners' 3 Content Scales of Inattention, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity, Learning Problems, Executive Functioning, Aggression, and Peer/Family Relations. The scale scores were presented as standardized age and gender based t scores. Inattention score was used for this endpoint. The lowest scale score is 40 (best) and the highest is 90 (worse)\].
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective SL (Sleep Latency)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of SL over a pre-defined time period. SL is subjective time to fall asleep.
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of WASO over a pre-defined time period. WASO is the aggregate duration of awakenings from the time subjects fall asleep until last awakening. Wake time after sleep onset (WASO; minutes): The number of wake epochs after the onset of persistent sleep to the end of the recording, divided by 2.
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Sleep Efficiency (SE)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameter of Sleep Efficiency (SE) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Sleep efficiency: (total sleep time)/(total recording time) x 100. For this endpoint, total sleep time was defined as the number of non-wake epochs from the beginning of recording to the end of recording divided by 2. If total recording time was greater than 960 epochs (480 minutes), total sleep time was calculated from the PSG truncated at 480 minutes.
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameter of Number of Awakenings after Sleep Onset (NAASO). The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Number of awakenings: The number of times, after onset of persistent sleep, that there was a wake entry of at least one-minute duration. Each awakening must have been separated by an epoch of non rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep stage 2, 3/4, or rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Total Sleep Time (TST)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameter of Total Sleep Time (TST) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Total sleep time was defined as the number of non-wake epochs from the beginning of recording to the end of recording divided by 2. If total recording time was greater than 960 epochs (480 minutes), total sleep time was calculated from the PSG truncated at 480 minutes.
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Total Sleep Time (TST).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of TST over a pre-defined time period. TST is subjective total sleep time.
Change From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in PSG Defined Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameters Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. Each epoch is 30 seconds. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Change from BL at Week 12 in WASO was derived from Week 12 WASO subtracted by BL WASO. Wake time after sleep onset (WASO; minutes): The number of wake epochs after the onset of persistent sleep to the end of the recording, divided by 2.
Change From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective WASO From Actigraphy Population.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 11A central scoring facility was used to derive the actigraphy sleep parameters Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO). Actigraphy data were used for additional efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of rebound and withdrawal effects.
Change From Baseline to Week 11 in Total Sleep Time (TST) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 11A central scoring facility was used to derive the actigraphy sleep parameter of Total Sleep Time (TST). Actigraphy data were used for additional efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of rebound and withdrawal effects.
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) Total Score.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12The PDSS is a validated measure of excessive sleepiness specifically designed for use in school aged children. The scale allowed for measurement of sleepiness across several relatively sedentary activities and provided a means to unmask sleepiness that may not be recognized during more active situations. It consisted of 8 items that assessed the frequency of a sleep related behavior (eg, how often do you fall asleep or get drowsy during class periods; are you usually alert most of the day; how often do you think you need more sleep) using a 5-point Likert type scale (0 = never, 4 = always). All items were summed to obtain the PDSS total score. PDSS data were used for efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of residual effects.The overall PDSS scores range from a low of 0 where the individual is endorsing each item at the lowest level of sleepiness to a high of 32 where the individual is endorsing each item at the highest level of sleepiness.
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Coding Copy Subtest / Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) Scaled Score.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12These tests are standardized information processing tasks to assess recognition and recoding of sensory information. The subject was given 90 seconds to complete as many substitutions of symbols as possible according to a code provided on top of the sheet. The Coding Copy Subtest A was used for subjects 6-7 years of age and the Coding Copy Subtest B was used for subjects 8-16 years of age, and the DSST was used for subjects 17 years of age. The score is the number of squares filled in correctly. Individuals are measured against their own pre-treatment baseline to determine levels of impairment using the scaled score. Higher scores mean less impairment (or potentially improvement) as the number of correct substitutions generally improves as cognition improves. Scaled scores are used to account for age differences among test takers. Scaled scores range from 1 to 19, and higher scores indicate higher cognitive function.
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12The SF 10 Health Survey for Children is a 10 item care-giver completed assessment designed to measure children's health-related quality of life. The scale asked questions about the child's physical wellness, feelings, behavior, and activities at school and with family and friends. The SF 10 Physical and Psychosocial summary measures were scored such that higher scores indicated more favorable functioning.
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of NAASO over a pre-defined time period.
Change in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12School tardiness/attendance reports were to be collected when subject was actively enrolled in school (fall and spring semesters only; summer school, camps or other school attendance was not recorded.) The School Tardiness Report captured the number of days that the subject was tardy to school, had partial attendance at school or was completely absent from school. Data were collected for the 30-day period prior to Baseline, 6-week period prior to Week 6, 6-week period prior to Week 12.
Change in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Hours)Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12School tardiness/attendance reports were to be collected when subject was actively enrolled in school (fall and spring semesters only; summer school, camps or other school attendance was not recorded.) The School Tardiness Report captured the number of days that the subject was tardy to school, had partial attendance at school or was completely absent from school. Data were collected for the 30-day period prior to Baseline, 6-week period prior to Week 6, 6-week period prior to Week 12.
Change From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective Sleep Latency (SL) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.Baseline (Day 0) to Week 11A central scoring facility was used to derive the actigraphy sleep parameter of Sleep Latency (SL). Actigraphy data were used for additional efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of rebound and withdrawal effects.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

Numbers provided in any of the rows in the participant flow section are for subjects who were randomized. Number of participants in the Baseline Characteristics refers to only the subjects who were randomized AND had taken at least one dose of study drug during the doubleblind treatment period. Three subjects did not receive study medication.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Pooled High Dose Eszopiclone
2 mg eszopiclone for 6-11 years, 3 mg eszopiclone for 12-17 years once daily. This included only patients that were randomized (ITT population).
160
Pooled Low Dose Eszopiclone
1 mg eszopiclone for 6-11 years, 2 mg eszopiclone for 12-17 years once daily. This includes only patients that were randomized (ITT population).
163
Placebo
Placebo Once Daily. This included only patients that were randomized (ITT population).
160
Total483

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyAdverse Event553
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up635
Overall StudyOther111213
Overall StudyPhysician Decision031
Overall StudyProtocol Violation121
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject131615

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboTotalPooled High Dose EszopiclonePooled Low Dose Eszopiclone
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
160 Participants483 Participants160 Participants163 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants00 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age Continuous11.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3
11.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3
11.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3
11.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3
Region of Enrollment
United States
160 participants483 participants160 participants163 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
59 Participants175 Participants56 Participants60 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
101 Participants308 Participants104 Participants103 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
72 / 15968 / 16355 / 161
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 1590 / 1630 / 161

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline to the End of the Double- Blind Treatment Period (Week 12) in Polysomnography (PSG) Defined Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS).

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameters Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. Each epoch is 30 seconds. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Change from BL at Week 12 in LPS was derived from Week 12 LPS subtracted by BL LPS. Latency to persistent sleep (LPS; minutes): time from lights out to the first of 20 consecutive epochs (10 minutes) of non-wake, as determined by PSG recordings.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat (ITT) population with both baseline and week 12 LPS. ITT refers to only the subjects who were randomized AND had taken at least one dose of study drug during the doubleblind treatment period.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to the End of the Double- Blind Treatment Period (Week 12) in Polysomnography (PSG) Defined Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS).-18.33 minutesStandard Error 3.91
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to the End of the Double- Blind Treatment Period (Week 12) in Polysomnography (PSG) Defined Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS).-23.45 minutesStandard Error 3.91
PlaceboChange From Baseline to the End of the Double- Blind Treatment Period (Week 12) in Polysomnography (PSG) Defined Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS).-25.66 minutesStandard Error 3.92
Comparison: This endpoint was analyzed using ANCOVA with treatment group (pooled low dose eszopiclone, pooled high dose eszopiclone, and placebo) as a fixed effect and the baseline value as a covariate. Contrast statements were used to perform pairwise comparisons of the eszopiclone treatment groups to placebo. A Bonferroni adjustment was used for the 2 pairwise comparisons. Least squares means and the standard errors were presented for each treatment group-value: >0.0597.5% CI: [-5.17, 19.83]ANCOVA
Comparison: This endpoint was analyzed using ANCOVA with treatment group (pooled low dose eszopiclone, pooled high dose eszopiclone, and placebo) as a fixed effect and the baseline value as a covariate. Contrast statements were used to perform pairwise comparisons of the eszopiclone treatment groups to placebo. A Bonferroni adjustment was used for the 2 pairwise comparisons. Least squares means and the standard errors were presented for each treatment group.p-value: >0.0597.5% CI: [-10.23, 14.65]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in Conners' ADHD Inattention Rating Scale.

The Conners' 3 -Parent Short Form was completed by the parent and provided an assessment of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the most common comorbid problems and disorders in children and adolescents. It is a multi-informant assessment of children and adolescents between 6 and 18 years of age that took into account home, social and school settings. The short version of the Conners' 3 -Parent Short Form was a subset of items from the full-length form, and included the Conners' 3 Content Scales of Inattention, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity, Learning Problems, Executive Functioning, Aggression, and Peer/Family Relations. The scale scores were presented as standardized age and gender based t scores. Inattention score was used for this endpoint. The lowest scale score is 40 (best) and the highest is 90 (worse)\].

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 Conners' ADHD Inattention rating scale

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in Conners' ADHD Inattention Rating Scale.-8.8 units on a scaleStandard Error 1
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in Conners' ADHD Inattention Rating Scale.-5.8 units on a scaleStandard Error 1
PlaceboChange From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in Conners' ADHD Inattention Rating Scale.-7.1 units on a scaleStandard Error 1
Secondary

Change From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in PSG Defined Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO)

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameters Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. Each epoch is 30 seconds. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Change from BL at Week 12 in WASO was derived from Week 12 WASO subtracted by BL WASO. Wake time after sleep onset (WASO; minutes): The number of wake epochs after the onset of persistent sleep to the end of the recording, divided by 2.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 WASO

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in PSG Defined Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO)-23.35 MinutesStandard Error 3.4
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in PSG Defined Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO)-16.75 MinutesStandard Error 3.41
PlaceboChange From Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 in PSG Defined Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO)-17.30 MinutesStandard Error 3.43
Secondary

Change From Baseline in CGI-Child at Week 12

The CGI - I Child was completed by the investigator based on interviews and interactions with the subject and represented the subject's assessment of improvement in his/her symptoms since the start of the study. A 7 point scale was used for improvement with numeric values assigned to each of the responses: very much improved (1), much improved (2), minimally improved (3), no change (4), minimally worse (5), much worse (6), and very much worse (7).

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with Week 12 CGI Improvement from Child

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline in CGI-Child at Week 122.3 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline in CGI-Child at Week 122.5 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
PlaceboChange From Baseline in CGI-Child at Week 122.7 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Improvement (CGI)-Parent/Caregiver at Week 12

The CGI-I Parent/Caregiver was completed by the investigator based on interviews and interactions with the subject's parent or caregiver and represented their assessment of severity and improvement in the subject's symptoms since the start of the study. A 7 point scale was used for improvement with numeric values assigned to each of the responses: very much improved (1), much improved (2), minimally improved (3), no change (4), minimally worse (5), much worse (6), and very much worse (7).

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with Week 12 CGI Improvement from Parent/Caregiver

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline in Clinical Global Improvement (CGI)-Parent/Caregiver at Week 122.3 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline in Clinical Global Improvement (CGI)-Parent/Caregiver at Week 122.6 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Clinical Global Improvement (CGI)-Parent/Caregiver at Week 122.7 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective Sleep Latency (SL) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.

A central scoring facility was used to derive the actigraphy sleep parameter of Sleep Latency (SL). Actigraphy data were used for additional efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of rebound and withdrawal effects.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 11

Population: The Actigraphy population included subjects in the ITT population for whom actigraphy data had been collected. All efficacy analyses of actigraphy data were performed using this population

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective Sleep Latency (SL) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.0.90 MinutesStandard Error 1.12
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective Sleep Latency (SL) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.0.81 MinutesStandard Error 1.12
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective Sleep Latency (SL) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.0.93 MinutesStandard Error 1.13
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective WASO From Actigraphy Population.

A central scoring facility was used to derive the actigraphy sleep parameters Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO). Actigraphy data were used for additional efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of rebound and withdrawal effects.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 11

Population: Actigraphy population which included subjects in the ITT population for whom actigraphy data had been collected. All efficacy analyses of actigraphy data were performed using this population

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective WASO From Actigraphy Population.0.94 MinutesStandard Error 1.06
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective WASO From Actigraphy Population.1.02 MinutesStandard Error 1.06
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 11 in Subjective WASO From Actigraphy Population.0.99 MinutesStandard Error 1.07
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 11 in Total Sleep Time (TST) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.

A central scoring facility was used to derive the actigraphy sleep parameter of Total Sleep Time (TST). Actigraphy data were used for additional efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of rebound and withdrawal effects.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 11

Population: The Actigraphy population included subjects in the ITT population for whom actigraphy data had been collected. All efficacy analyses of actigraphy data were performed using this population

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 11 in Total Sleep Time (TST) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.-4.72 MinutesStandard Error 8.38
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 11 in Total Sleep Time (TST) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.1.63 MinutesStandard Error 8.28
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 11 in Total Sleep Time (TST) Measured by Actigraphy Monitoring in the Actigraphy Population.-6.02 MinutesStandard Error 8.74
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Coding Copy Subtest / Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) Scaled Score.

These tests are standardized information processing tasks to assess recognition and recoding of sensory information. The subject was given 90 seconds to complete as many substitutions of symbols as possible according to a code provided on top of the sheet. The Coding Copy Subtest A was used for subjects 6-7 years of age and the Coding Copy Subtest B was used for subjects 8-16 years of age, and the DSST was used for subjects 17 years of age. The score is the number of squares filled in correctly. Individuals are measured against their own pre-treatment baseline to determine levels of impairment using the scaled score. Higher scores mean less impairment (or potentially improvement) as the number of correct substitutions generally improves as cognition improves. Scaled scores are used to account for age differences among test takers. Scaled scores range from 1 to 19, and higher scores indicate higher cognitive function.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 Coding Copy Subtest / Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) Scaled Score

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Coding Copy Subtest / Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) Scaled Score.2.2 ScoreStandard Error 3.3
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Coding Copy Subtest / Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) Scaled Score.2.1 ScoreStandard Error 3.9
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Coding Copy Subtest / Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) Scaled Score.2.6 ScoreStandard Error 5.3
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) Total Score.

The PDSS is a validated measure of excessive sleepiness specifically designed for use in school aged children. The scale allowed for measurement of sleepiness across several relatively sedentary activities and provided a means to unmask sleepiness that may not be recognized during more active situations. It consisted of 8 items that assessed the frequency of a sleep related behavior (eg, how often do you fall asleep or get drowsy during class periods; are you usually alert most of the day; how often do you think you need more sleep) using a 5-point Likert type scale (0 = never, 4 = always). All items were summed to obtain the PDSS total score. PDSS data were used for efficacy evaluation as well as for the evaluation of residual effects.The overall PDSS scores range from a low of 0 where the individual is endorsing each item at the lowest level of sleepiness to a high of 32 where the individual is endorsing each item at the highest level of sleepiness.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 in Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) Total Score

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) Total Score.-4.5 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.5
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) Total Score.-4.0 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.5
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) Total Score.-3.5 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.5
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10).

The SF 10 Health Survey for Children is a 10 item care-giver completed assessment designed to measure children's health-related quality of life. The scale asked questions about the child's physical wellness, feelings, behavior, and activities at school and with family and friends. The SF 10 Physical and Psychosocial summary measures were scored such that higher scores indicated more favorable functioning.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10).Physical4.40 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.64
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10).Psychosocial2.234 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.562
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10).Physical3.07 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.64
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10).Psychosocial1.347 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.566
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10).Physical4.07 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.65
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Pediatric Quality-of-Life Scale (Short Form-10).Psychosocial-0.121 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.569
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameter of Number of Awakenings after Sleep Onset (NAASO). The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Number of awakenings: The number of times, after onset of persistent sleep, that there was a wake entry of at least one-minute duration. Each awakening must have been separated by an epoch of non rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep stage 2, 3/4, or rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 PSG defined of Awakenings After Sleep Onset

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).-2.0 Number of Awakenings after sleep onseStandard Error 0.4
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).-1.5 Number of Awakenings after sleep onseStandard Error 0.4
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).-0.7 Number of Awakenings after sleep onseStandard Error 0.4
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Sleep Efficiency (SE)

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameter of Sleep Efficiency (SE) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Sleep efficiency: (total sleep time)/(total recording time) x 100. For this endpoint, total sleep time was defined as the number of non-wake epochs from the beginning of recording to the end of recording divided by 2. If total recording time was greater than 960 epochs (480 minutes), total sleep time was calculated from the PSG truncated at 480 minutes.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 PSG defined sleep efficiency

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Sleep Efficiency (SE)7.31 percentage of SEStandard Error 1.07
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Sleep Efficiency (SE)7.40 percentage of SEStandard Error 1.08
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Sleep Efficiency (SE)7.94 percentage of SEStandard Error 1.08
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Total Sleep Time (TST)

A central scoring facility was used to derive the PSG sleep parameter of Total Sleep Time (TST) from the epochs and stages collected via the PSG recordings. The PSG parameters provided an objective assessment of the subject's sleep on a given night. Total sleep time was defined as the number of non-wake epochs from the beginning of recording to the end of recording divided by 2. If total recording time was greater than 960 epochs (480 minutes), total sleep time was calculated from the PSG truncated at 480 minutes.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 PSG defined Total Sleep Time

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Total Sleep Time (TST)36.90 MinutesStandard Error 6.01
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Total Sleep Time (TST)37.78 MinutesStandard Error 6.05
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in PSG Defined Total Sleep Time (TST)35.38 MinutesStandard Error 6.07
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).

A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of NAASO over a pre-defined time period.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 Subjective Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO)

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).-1.1 Number of AwakeningsStandard Error 0.1
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).-0.8 Number of AwakeningsStandard Error 0.1
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Number of Awakenings After Sleep Onset (NAASO).-1.0 Number of AwakeningsStandard Error 0.1
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective SL (Sleep Latency)

A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of SL over a pre-defined time period. SL is subjective time to fall asleep.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 Subjective sleep latency

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective SL (Sleep Latency)0.5 MinutesStandard Error 1.1
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective SL (Sleep Latency)0.6 MinutesStandard Error 1.1
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective SL (Sleep Latency)0.6 MinutesStandard Error 1.1
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Total Sleep Time (TST).

A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of TST over a pre-defined time period. TST is subjective total sleep time.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 subjective Total Sleep Time

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Total Sleep Time (TST).77.2 MinutesStandard Error 8
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Total Sleep Time (TST).66.4 MinutesStandard Error 8
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Total Sleep Time (TST).49.2 MinutesStandard Error 8
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO).

A Sponsor produced sleep questionnaire asked the subject or parent/guardian to report information about the subject's sleep and daytime functioning since the last visit. This questionnaire provided a subjective assessment of WASO over a pre-defined time period. WASO is the aggregate duration of awakenings from the time subjects fall asleep until last awakening. Wake time after sleep onset (WASO; minutes): The number of wake epochs after the onset of persistent sleep to the end of the recording, divided by 2.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population with both baseline and Week 12 subjective WASO

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO).0.2 MinutesStandard Error 1.2
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO).0.3 MinutesStandard Error 1.2
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 12 in Subjective Wake Time After Sleep Onset (WASO).0.3 MinutesStandard Error 1.2
Secondary

Change in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)

School tardiness/attendance reports were to be collected when subject was actively enrolled in school (fall and spring semesters only; summer school, camps or other school attendance was not recorded.) The School Tardiness Report captured the number of days that the subject was tardy to school, had partial attendance at school or was completely absent from school. Data were collected for the 30-day period prior to Baseline, 6-week period prior to Week 6, 6-week period prior to Week 12.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Number of Days of Partial Attendance0.1 DaysStandard Error 0.1
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Number of Days Tardy-0.4 DaysStandard Error 0.1
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Number of Days Absent0.0 DaysStandard Error 0.08
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Number of Days of Partial Attendance-0.2 DaysStandard Error 0.1
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Number of Days Tardy-0.2 DaysStandard Error 0.1
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Number of Days Absent-0.2 DaysStandard Error 1.2
PlaceboChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Number of Days Tardy-0.3 DaysStandard Error 0.1
PlaceboChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Number of Days Absent0.3 DaysStandard Error 2
PlaceboChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Days)Number of Days of Partial Attendance-0.1 DaysStandard Error 0.1
Secondary

Change in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Hours)

School tardiness/attendance reports were to be collected when subject was actively enrolled in school (fall and spring semesters only; summer school, camps or other school attendance was not recorded.) The School Tardiness Report captured the number of days that the subject was tardy to school, had partial attendance at school or was completely absent from school. Data were collected for the 30-day period prior to Baseline, 6-week period prior to Week 6, 6-week period prior to Week 12.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Population: Intent to treat population

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Pooled High Dose EszopicloneChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Hours)-0.10 HoursStandard Error 0.05
Pooled Low Dose EszopicloneChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Hours)-0.12 HoursStandard Error 0.05
PlaceboChange in School Tardiness/Attendance Reports at Week 12 (Hours)-0.12 HoursStandard Error 0.05

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