Sleep Disorders
Conditions
Brief summary
Primary Objective: To assess sleep satisfaction before and after Zolpidem CR (Ambien CR) administration Secondary Objective: To assess Psychomotor Performance before and after Zolpidem CR (Ambien CR) administration
Interventions
Pharmaceutical form: tablet Route of administration: oral Dose regimen: once daily
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients consulting Psychiatrists (private or hospital) -whatever the reason for consulting- who present with chronic primary insomnia from the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual - Revision 4). * Accepting to participate in the study and signing informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Current severe neuropsychiatric disorder (i.e. psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, major depression, dementia of Alzheimer or vascular type) according to DSM IV criteria. * History of substance abuse or dependence (including alcohol) within the past year. * Hypersensitivity to zolpidem or its excipients. * Severe hepatic insufficiency * Severe and/or acute respiratory insufficiency * Myasthenia gravis. * OTC (Over The Counter) sleep remedies or prescription sleep medications within 2 weeks or 5 half-life before screening. * Severe medical illness. The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep satisfaction score (LSEQ = Leeds sleep evaluation questionnaire) | at Baseline, at V2 (26 +/- 2 days) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychomotor Performance (DSST / Digit Symbol Substitution Test and ESS / Epworth Sleepiness Scale) | at Baseline, at V2 (26 +/- 2 days) |
Countries
Argentina