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Efficacy and Safety of Ramelteon Sublingual as Adjunctive Therapy for Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Once a Day, TAK-375SL as an Adjunctive Therapy to Treatment-as-Usual in the Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder in Adult Patients

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01467713
Enrollment
642
Registered
2011-11-09
Start date
2011-12-31
Completion date
2015-03-31
Last updated
2016-05-16

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Conditions

Bipolar Disorder

Keywords

Drug Therapy

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of ramelteon, once nightly before bedtime (QHS), sublingual (SL), in the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder in adult patients.

Detailed description

TAK-375SL (ramelteon sublingual formulation) is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited as an adjunctive treatment in the maintenance therapy of bipolar I disorder. Participants will be seen twice a month for the first two months and then once every month up to the end of the 9-month treatment period. Participants who complete the 9-month treatment period will have a follow-up visit approximately seven days after the last visit. A safety followup phone call will be made 30 days after completion of the 9-month treatment period. Based on the recommendation of the Independent Data Monitoring Committee which determined that the study data had met pre-determined criteria for futility, Takeda has made a decision to terminate the study. No safety concerns were identified by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee

Interventions

Ramelteon sublingual (SL) tablets

DRUGPlacebo

Ramelteon sublingual (SL) placebo-matching tablets

Sponsors

Takeda
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. In the opinion of the investigator, the participant is capable of understanding and complying with protocol requirements. 2. The participant or, when applicable, the participant's legally acceptable representative signs and dates a written, informed consent form and any required privacy authorization prior to the initiation of any study procedures. 3. The participant suffers from bipolar I disorder, according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria and is confirmed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID). 4. The participant is a man or woman aged between 18 and 75 years, inclusive. 5. The participant has an identified caregiver or person responsible (e.g. family member, spouse, case worker or nurse at a residential living (facility) that is considered reliable by the investigator. 6. The most recent mood episode (depression, mania, mixed episode) is within the past 9 months from screening. 7. The participant has been in remission in the opinion of the principal investigator (PI) for at least 8 weeks prior to baseline from their most recent mood episode. 8. The participant has a Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score ≤12 at the Screening and Baseline visits. 9. The participant has a Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) score of ≤10 both at the Screening and Baseline visits. 10. The participant has a Clinical Global Impression Scale - Severity (CGI-S) score of ≤2 at the Screening and Baseline visits. 11. Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A) score is ≤21 at Screening and Baseline visits. 12. The participant's medications for bipolar I disorder are stable i.e., no dose adjustment has been made for at least 8 weeks prior to the randomization 13. A male participant who is nonsterilized and sexually active with a female partner of childbearing potential agrees to use adequate contraception from signing of informed consent through the duration of the study and for 30 days after the last dose. 14. A female participant of childbearing potential who is sexually active with a non sterilized male partner agrees to use routinely adequate contraception from signing of informed consent throughout the duration of the study and for 30 days after the last dose.

Exclusion criteria

1. The participant has received any investigational compound \<30 days before Screening or 5 half-lives prior to Screening. 2. The participant has ever received ramelteon in a previous clinical study or has ever used ramelteon. 3. The participant is an immediate family member, study site employee, or is in a dependent relationship with a study site employee who is involved in conduct of this study (eg, spouse, parent, child, sibling) or may consent under duress. 4. The participant has one or more of the following: * Any current psychiatric disorder which is the primary focus of treatment other than bipolar I disorder as defined in the DSM-IV-TR, as assessed by the SCID. * Current or history of: schizophrenia or any other psychotic disorder, including major depression with psychotic features, bipolar depression with psychotic features (with the exception of psychosis associated with a manic or mixed episode), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mental retardation, organic mental disorders, or mental disorders due to a general medical condition as defined in the DSM-IV-TR. * Current diagnosis or history of alcohol or other substance abuse (excluding nicotine or caffeine) as defined in the DSM-IV-TR that has not been in full and sustained remission for at three months from the day of screening (Participant must also have negative urine drug screen at Screening and Baseline; only exception is for benzodiazepines and opiates provided the participant has a valid prescription). * Current diagnosis or history of alcohol or other substance dependence (excluding nicotine or caffeine) as defined in the DSM-IV-TR that has not been in full and sustained remission for at six months from the day of screening.(Participant must also have negative urine drug screen at Screening and Baseline; only exception is for benzodiazepines and opiates provided the participant has a valid prescription). * Presence or history of a clinically significant neurological disorder (including epilepsy) as determined by the investigator. * Neurodegenerative disorder (Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington disease, etc). * Any Axis II disorder that might compromise the study. * History of Rapid Cycling bipolar disorder: Patients who have more than 8 episodes of mood disorder per year. 5. The participant experienced the first episode of mood disorder after the age of 65 years. 6. The participant is on any other medications other than antidepressants (except fluvoxamine), mood stabilizers (lithium, valproate, lamotrigine), or atypical antipsychotics (risperidone, lithium and/or valproate, the levels should be in the specified range: lithium (serum levels up to 1.2 mEq/L); valproate (serum levels up to 125 mcg/ml) at screening. 7. The participant has received electroconvulsive therapy, vagal nerve stimulation, or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation within 6 months prior to Screening. 8. The participant has started receiving formal cognitive or behavioral therapy, systematic psychotherapy within 30 days from screening or plans to initiate such therapy during the study (supportive therapy, marital therapy and bereavement counseling are allowed). 9. The participant has a significant risk of suicide according to the investigator's clinical judgment or has a score ≥5 on item 10 (suicidal thoughts) of the MADRS or has made a suicide attempt in the previous 6 months. 10. The participant is required to take excluded medications or it is anticipated that the participant will require treatment with at least 1 of the disallowed concomitant medications during the study. 11. The participant has a clinically significant unstable illness, for example hepatic impairment or renal insufficiency, or a cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological, rheumatologic, immunologic, hematological, infectious, dermatological disorder or metabolic disturbance. 12. The participant has a history or current diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Pain Syndrome and Sleep apnea. 13. The participant has a previous history of cancer that had been in remission for less than 5 years prior to the first dose of study medication. This criterion does not include those participants with basal cell or stage I squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. 14. The participant has 1 or more laboratory value outside the normal range, based on the blood or urine samples taken at the Screening Visit, that are considered by the investigator to be clinically significant; or the participant has any of the following values at the Screening Visit: * A serum creatinine value \>1.5 times the upper limits of normal (xULN). * A serum total bilirubin value \>1.5 xULN. * A serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) value \>2 xULN. 15. The participant has glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) ≥7% at screening and no prior diagnosis of diabetes and/or treatment for diabetes. NOTE: Participants with known diabetes are not excluded. 16. The participant has a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) value outside the normal range at the Screening Visit that is deemed clinically significant by the investigator. NOTE: T4 will be checked if TSH is out of range. If T4 is abnormal the participant will be excluded. 17. The participant has clinically significant abnormal vital signs as determined by the investigator. 18. The participant has an abnormal electrocardiogram as determined by the central reader and confirmed as clinically significant by the investigator. 19. The participant has a disease or takes medication that, in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with the assessments of safety, tolerability, or efficacy. 20. The participant has a positive urine drug screen. NOTE: Positive urine drug screens for benzodiazepines and opiates for which the participant has a valid prescription will be allowed. 21. The participant has a disease or takes medication that, in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with the assessments of safety, tolerability, or efficacy. 22. The participant has a positive urine drug screen. NOTE: Positive urine drug screens for benzodiazepines and opiates for which the participant has a valid prescription will be allowed. 23. The participant, in the opinion of the investigator, is unlikely to comply with the clinical study protocol or is unsuitable for any reason.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time From Randomization to Any RelapseRandomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment periodThe time from randomization to relapse over 12 months double-blind treatment period as determined by the Principal Investigator (PI) or defined by any of the following criteria: depression \[Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score ≥16\]; mania/hypomania \[Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) total score ≥14\]; mixed episode \[MADRS score ≥16 and YMRS total score ≥16\]; or, whether participant receives psychiatric hospitalization for bipolar disorder, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of depression, mania/hypomania or mixed episodes.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania or Mixed EpisodeRandomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment periodRelapse due to mania/hypomania or mixed episode is determined by any of the following criteria: PI judgment, mania/hypomania \[YMRS ≥16\], mixed episode \[MADRS ≥16 and YMRS ≥16\], psychiatry hospitalization, ECT or any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of mania/hypomania or mixed episodes.
Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression From PI Judgement and/or MADRS ≥16Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment periodThe time from randomization to relapse event during the 12 month double-blind treatment period due to depression, determined by the PI judgement and/or a MADRS score ≥16. MADRS is a 10-item clinician rated scale to measure overall severity of depressive symptoms (i.e., apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, etc.) rated on a 7-point Likert scale from 0 (normal) to 6 (most abnormal) with a total score range from 0 to 60. Higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.
Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/HypomaniaRandomization to 12 Month double-blind treatment periodRelapse due to mania/hypomania is determined by the primary investigator (PI) judgement and/or a YMRS total score ≥16. YMRS is a 11 item scale with four items scale to assess manic symptoms, rated on a scale from 0 (symptom not present) to 8 (symptom extremely severe), with 7 items rated on a scale from 0 (symptom not present) to 4 (symptom extremely severe) with higher scores reflecting greater levels of mania. The YMRS total score is calculated as the sum of the 11 individual item scores and ranges from 0-60.
Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mixed EpisodeRandomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment periodRelapse due to Mixed episode is determined by PI judgement and/or MADRS score ≥16 and YMRS total score ≥16. MADRS is a 10-item scale that measures overall severity of depressive symptoms rated on a 7-point Likert scale from 0 (normal) to 6 (most abnormal) with a total score range from 0 to 60. YMRS is a four item scale to assess manic symptoms, rated on a scale from 0 (symptom not present) to 8 (symptom extremely severe), with 7 items rated on a scale from 0 (symptom not present) to 4 (symptom extremely severe). The YMRS total score is calculated as the sum of the 11 individual item scores and ranges from 0-60.
Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to DepressionRandomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment periodRelapse due to depression determined by any of the following criteria during the 12-month double-blind treatment period: PI judgment, MADRS ≥16, psychiatry hospitalization, ECT or any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of depressive episodes.
Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) AdministrationRandomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment periodThe time from randomization to relapse event during the 12 month double-blind treatment period due to ECT.
Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychotropic Medication Change Prescribed for the Treatment of Depression, Mania/Hypomania or Mixed EpisodesRandomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment periodThe time from randomization to relapse event during the 12 month double-blind treatment period due to any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of depression, mania/hypomania or mixed episode(s).
Time From Randomization to Study Withdrawal for Any ReasonRandomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment periodThe time from randomization to study withdrawal during the 12 month double-blind treatment period. Withdrawal includes pretreatment event/adverse event; liver function test abnormalities; major protocol deviation; lost to follow-up; voluntary withdrawal; study termination; pregnancy; lack of efficacy; participant has a depressive, mania/hypomania or mixed episode; is hospitalized for psychiatric reasons; receives electroconvulsive therapy for bipolar disorder; receives any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of depression, mania/hypomania or mixed episodes; or any other reason.
Quality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreBaseline and Months 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12Q-LES-Q-SF is a self-administered 16-item questionnaire to assess the degree of enjoyment and satisfaction experienced by patients in various areas of daily functioning. It includes 30 items across five subscales (daily activities, clothing, diet/food habits, relationship, psychological well-being and distress), scored on a 6-point Likert scale with subscale and total score ranging from 0 (none) to 5 (all the time). For reporting purposes, the scores are reversed and higher scores reflect improved quality of life and positive changes relative to baseline indicate improved quality of life.
Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Bipolar DisorderRandomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment periodThe time from randomization to relapse event during the 12 months double-blind treatment period due to psychiatric hospitalization for bipolar disorder.

Countries

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants took part in the study at 100 investigative sites in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and the United States from 21 December 2011 (first participants signed the informed consent form) to 26 March 2015.

Pre-assignment details

Participants with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder were enrolled equally in 1 of 4 treatment groups, once a day placebo, Tak-375 SL (ramelteon) 0.1 mg, 0.4 mg or 0.8 mg.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Ramelteon SL placebo-matching, tablets, sublingual (SL) \[dissolved under the tongue\], once daily, every night at bedtime for up to 9 months.
164
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mg
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mg, tablets, sublingual, once daily, every night at bedtime for up to 9 months.
164
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mg
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mg, tablets, sublingual, once daily, every night at bedtime for up to 9 months.
160
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mg
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mg, tablets, sublingual, once daily, every night at bedtime for up to 9 months.
154
Total642

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up91269
Overall StudyMajor Protocol Deviation2441
Overall StudyPregnancy0113
Overall StudyPretreatment Event or Adverse Event9465
Overall StudyReason not Specified61187
Overall StudyRelapse35252835
Overall StudyStudy Termination23332829
Overall StudyVoluntary Withdrawal18142120

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalRamelteon SL 0.8 mgRamelteon SL 0.4 mgRamelteon SL 0.1 mgPlacebo
Age, Continuous42.98 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.44
41.71 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.534
42.93 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.666
42.97 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.262
44.21 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.224
Age, Customized
<=50 Years
439 participants112 participants113 participants105 participants109 participants
Age, Customized
>50 Years
203 participants42 participants47 participants59 participants55 participants
Body Mass Index (BMI)30.75 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.9
30.11 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.702
31.52 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.108
30.66 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.382
30.68 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.351
Does Participant Consume Caffeine?
No
150 participants27 participants38 participants42 participants43 participants
Does Participant Consume Caffeine?
Yes
492 participants127 participants122 participants122 participants121 participants
Height168.30 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.943
168.47 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.608
167.49 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.235
168.56 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.79
168.65 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.159
If Drinker, Amount Consumed
<4 Drinks per Day
193 participants55 participants47 participants42 participants49 participants
If Drinker, Amount Consumed
>= 4 Drinks per Day
1 participants0 participants0 participants1 participants0 participants
Participant Drinking Status
Current Drinker
194 participants55 participants47 participants43 participants49 participants
Participant Drinking Status
Ex-Drinker
186 participants41 participants48 participants50 participants47 participants
Participant Drinking Status
Has Never Drunk
261 participants58 participants65 participants70 participants68 participants
Participant Drinking Status
Missing
1 participants0 participants0 participants1 participants0 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
22 participants4 participants5 participants8 participants5 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
7 participants4 participants1 participants1 participants1 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
140 participants36 participants34 participants34 participants36 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
215 participants46 participants54 participants63 participants52 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Multiple
15 participants5 participants3 participants3 participants4 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3 participants1 participants0 participants2 participants0 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic and Non-Latino
427 participants108 participants106 participants101 participants112 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
455 participants104 participants117 participants116 participants118 participants
Region of Enrollment
Argentina
66 participants13 participants18 participants19 participants16 participants
Region of Enrollment
Chile
46 participants11 participants12 participants10 participants13 participants
Region of Enrollment
Colombia
24 participants6 participants7 participants7 participants4 participants
Region of Enrollment
Mexico
39 participants10 participants8 participants12 participants9 participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
467 participants114 participants115 participants116 participants122 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
367 Participants90 Participants92 Participants89 Participants96 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
275 Participants64 Participants68 Participants75 Participants68 Participants
Smoking Classification
Participant Has Never Smoked
281 participants62 participants75 participants69 participants75 participants
Smoking Classification
Participant is a Current Smoker
245 participants63 participants58 participants68 participants56 participants
Smoking Classification
Participant is an Ex-smoker
116 participants29 participants27 participants27 participants33 participants
Weight87.25 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.5
85.71 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.386
88.68 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.291
87.52 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.265
87.04 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.148

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
55 / 16347 / 16449 / 15950 / 154
serious
Total, serious adverse events
10 / 16314 / 1646 / 1598 / 154

Outcome results

Primary

Time From Randomization to Any Relapse

The time from randomization to relapse over 12 months double-blind treatment period as determined by the Principal Investigator (PI) or defined by any of the following criteria: depression \[Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score ≥16\]; mania/hypomania \[Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) total score ≥14\]; mixed episode \[MADRS score ≥16 and YMRS total score ≥16\]; or, whether participant receives psychiatric hospitalization for bipolar disorder, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of depression, mania/hypomania or mixed episodes.

Time frame: Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy. Participants without relapse were censored.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Any Relapse248.3 DaysStandard Error 8.11
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Any Relapse287.7 DaysStandard Error 8.83
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Any Relapse253.1 DaysStandard Error 7.52
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Any Relapse223.9 DaysStandard Error 7.6
p-value: 0.28698.3% CI: [0.42, 1.39]Log Rank
p-value: 0.33298.3% CI: [0.43, 1.43]Log Rank
p-value: 0.80898.3% CI: [0.6, 1.86]Log Rank
p-value: 0.28698.3% CI: [0.48, 1.61]Log Rank
p-value: 0.33298.3% CI: [0.42, 1.49]Log Rank
p-value: 0.80898.3% CI: [0.6, 1.95]Log Rank
Secondary

Quality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total Score

Q-LES-Q-SF is a self-administered 16-item questionnaire to assess the degree of enjoyment and satisfaction experienced by patients in various areas of daily functioning. It includes 30 items across five subscales (daily activities, clothing, diet/food habits, relationship, psychological well-being and distress), scored on a 6-point Likert scale with subscale and total score ranging from 0 (none) to 5 (all the time). For reporting purposes, the scores are reversed and higher scores reflect improved quality of life and positive changes relative to baseline indicate improved quality of life.

Time frame: Baseline and Months 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12

Population: Participants from the Full Analysis Set, all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy, with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreBaseline (n=115, 129, 121, 118)65.7 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 3 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)66.5 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.89
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 7 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)67.0 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.8
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 1 (n=113, 127, 121, 118)68.3 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 14.68
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 6 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)67.1 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.37
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 4 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)66.8 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.18
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 2 (n=115, 128, 121, 118)67.3 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.24
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 12 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)67.5 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.69
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 10 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)67.9 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.91
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 5 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)67.2 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.43
PlaceboQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 8 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)67.7 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.63
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 5 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)69.6 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.86
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 8 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)71.0 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.17
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 6 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)68.4 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.41
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 7 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)70.4 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.98
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 2 (n=115, 128, 121, 118)68.7 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.11
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 12 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)70.9 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.54
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 3 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)69.0 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 14.83
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 10 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)71.1 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.57
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 4 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)68.9 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.67
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 1 (n=113, 127, 121, 118)68.5 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.48
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreBaseline (n=115, 129, 121, 118)65.1 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.57
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 10 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)70.2 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.41
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreBaseline (n=115, 129, 121, 118)68.6 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.71
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 1 (n=113, 127, 121, 118)70.2 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 14.76
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 2 (n=115, 128, 121, 118)70.6 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.07
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 3 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)70.0 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.68
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 4 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)69.3 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.11
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 5 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)69.6 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.22
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 6 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)68.1 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.09
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 7 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)69.7 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.8
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 8 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)69.0 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.24
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 12 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)70.0 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.97
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 5 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)66.0 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.72
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 12 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)66.8 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.77
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 8 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)66.8 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.1
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 4 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)66.9 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.08
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 3 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)66.2 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.74
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 2 (n=115, 128, 121, 118)67.4 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.68
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 10 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)66.5 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.62
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 1 (n=113, 127, 121, 118)68.1 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 14.65
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreBaseline (n=115, 129, 121, 118)65.8 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 15.09
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 7 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)65.8 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 17.61
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgQuality of Life, Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) Total ScoreMonth 6 (n=115, 129, 121, 118)67.2 percent of maximum total scoreStandard Deviation 16.41
Secondary

Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression

Relapse due to depression determined by any of the following criteria during the 12-month double-blind treatment period: PI judgment, MADRS ≥16, psychiatry hospitalization, ECT or any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of depressive episodes.

Time frame: Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy. Participants without relapse were censored.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression256.5 DaysStandard Error 7.7
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression242.1 DaysStandard Error 5.56
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression260.8 DaysStandard Error 7.03
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression224.2 DaysStandard Error 6.31
Secondary

Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression From PI Judgement and/or MADRS ≥16

The time from randomization to relapse event during the 12 month double-blind treatment period due to depression, determined by the PI judgement and/or a MADRS score ≥16. MADRS is a 10-item clinician rated scale to measure overall severity of depressive symptoms (i.e., apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, etc.) rated on a 7-point Likert scale from 0 (normal) to 6 (most abnormal) with a total score range from 0 to 60. Higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.

Time frame: Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy. Participants without relapse were censored.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression From PI Judgement and/or MADRS ≥16265.0 daysStandard Error 7.14
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression From PI Judgement and/or MADRS ≥16245.1 daysStandard Error 5.22
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression From PI Judgement and/or MADRS ≥16262.5 daysStandard Error 6.9
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Depression From PI Judgement and/or MADRS ≥16224.2 daysStandard Error 6.31
Secondary

Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Administration

The time from randomization to relapse event during the 12 month double-blind treatment period due to ECT.

Time frame: Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy. Participants without relapse were censored.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) AdministrationNA days
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) AdministrationNA days
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) AdministrationNA days
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) AdministrationNA days
Secondary

Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania

Relapse due to mania/hypomania is determined by the primary investigator (PI) judgement and/or a YMRS total score ≥16. YMRS is a 11 item scale with four items scale to assess manic symptoms, rated on a scale from 0 (symptom not present) to 8 (symptom extremely severe), with 7 items rated on a scale from 0 (symptom not present) to 4 (symptom extremely severe) with higher scores reflecting greater levels of mania. The YMRS total score is calculated as the sum of the 11 individual item scores and ranges from 0-60.

Time frame: Randomization to 12 Month double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy. Participants without relapse were censored.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania150.7 daysStandard Error 1.6
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania328.8 daysStandard Error 4.53
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania274.8 daysStandard Error 2.2
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania263.3 daysStandard Error 3.73
Secondary

Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episode

Relapse due to mania/hypomania or mixed episode is determined by any of the following criteria: PI judgment, mania/hypomania \[YMRS ≥16\], mixed episode \[MADRS ≥16 and YMRS ≥16\], psychiatry hospitalization, ECT or any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of mania/hypomania or mixed episodes.

Time frame: Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy. Participants without relapse were censored.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episode150.2 daysStandard Error 1.6
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episode319.3 daysStandard Error 6.07
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episode269.5 daysStandard Error 3.69
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episode255.5 daysStandard Error 5.03
Secondary

Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mixed Episode

Relapse due to Mixed episode is determined by PI judgement and/or MADRS score ≥16 and YMRS total score ≥16. MADRS is a 10-item scale that measures overall severity of depressive symptoms rated on a 7-point Likert scale from 0 (normal) to 6 (most abnormal) with a total score range from 0 to 60. YMRS is a four item scale to assess manic symptoms, rated on a scale from 0 (symptom not present) to 8 (symptom extremely severe), with 7 items rated on a scale from 0 (symptom not present) to 4 (symptom extremely severe). The YMRS total score is calculated as the sum of the 11 individual item scores and ranges from 0-60.

Time frame: Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy. Participants without relapse were censored.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mixed Episode147.6 daysStandard Error 0.63
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mixed Episode150.2 daysStandard Error 1.53
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mixed Episode96.0 daysStandard Error 0.89
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Mixed Episode180.5 daysStandard Error 2.31
Secondary

Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Bipolar Disorder

The time from randomization to relapse event during the 12 months double-blind treatment period due to psychiatric hospitalization for bipolar disorder.

Time frame: Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy. Participants without relapse were censored.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Bipolar Disorder198.6 daysStandard Error 2.29
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Bipolar Disorder34.8 daysStandard Error 0.2
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Bipolar Disorder70.6 daysStandard Error 0.52
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Bipolar Disorder251.3 daysStandard Error 2.36
Secondary

Time From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychotropic Medication Change Prescribed for the Treatment of Depression, Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episodes

The time from randomization to relapse event during the 12 month double-blind treatment period due to any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of depression, mania/hypomania or mixed episode(s).

Time frame: Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy. Participants without relapse were censored.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychotropic Medication Change Prescribed for the Treatment of Depression, Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episodes197.8 daysStandard Error 2.33
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychotropic Medication Change Prescribed for the Treatment of Depression, Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episodes18.9 daysStandard Error 0.13
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychotropic Medication Change Prescribed for the Treatment of Depression, Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episodes257.9 daysStandard Error 2.69
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Relapse Due to Psychotropic Medication Change Prescribed for the Treatment of Depression, Mania/Hypomania or Mixed Episodes55.7 daysStandard Error 0.46
Secondary

Time From Randomization to Study Withdrawal for Any Reason

The time from randomization to study withdrawal during the 12 month double-blind treatment period. Withdrawal includes pretreatment event/adverse event; liver function test abnormalities; major protocol deviation; lost to follow-up; voluntary withdrawal; study termination; pregnancy; lack of efficacy; participant has a depressive, mania/hypomania or mixed episode; is hospitalized for psychiatric reasons; receives electroconvulsive therapy for bipolar disorder; receives any psychotropic medication change prescribed for the treatment of depression, mania/hypomania or mixed episodes; or any other reason.

Time frame: Randomization to Month 12 double-blind treatment period

Population: Full Analysis Set included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least one valid post-baseline value for assessment of primary efficacy.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime From Randomization to Study Withdrawal for Any Reason240.6 daysStandard Error 11.44
Ramelteon SL 0.1 mgTime From Randomization to Study Withdrawal for Any Reason226.8 daysStandard Error 10.48
Ramelteon SL 0.4 mgTime From Randomization to Study Withdrawal for Any Reason226.9 daysStandard Error 10.88
Ramelteon SL 0.8 mgTime From Randomization to Study Withdrawal for Any Reason208.7 daysStandard Error 11.01

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