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SB-649868

Phase 2

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders | Small molecule | Psychiatry |GSK plc|Last Updated: Aug 17, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment136

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Clinical trial landscape

SB-649868 · 3 trials · 1 indication

Phase 2 1Phase 1 2
NCT00426816To Evaluate The Effects Of SB-649868 (10, 30 Mg And 60 Mg) On Subjects With Primary InsomniaSleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
COMPLETED48 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
To Evaluate The Effects Of SB-649868 (10, 30 Mg And 60 Mg) On Subjects With Primary Insomnia
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Total Sleep Time (TST), Latency to Persistent Sleep (LPS) and Wake time after sleep onset (WASO) derived from polysomongraphic (PSG) recording.
9 weeks

Statistical paramaters of sleep measured by analysis of Polysomnography during night section of subject visit. Measured for one night during each 4 study visits and twice at screening. All visits will take in total approximately 9 weeks from screening to follow-up.

-AE, Lab values and cardiovascular monitoring after the SD and 14 days RD period (15 days)
after the SD and 14 days RD period (15 days)
- SB649868 levels on days -7, 1, 4, 7 and 14 (pre-dose and post-dose)
on days -7, 1, 4, 7 and 14 (pre-dose and post-dose)
- Simvastatine and Beta-idroxy-simvastatine levels on days -10,1,4,7 and 15
on days -10,1,4,7 and 15
Total Sleep Time measured overnight across four treatment sessions (4 weeks)
4 weeks

Secondary Endpoints

Objective PSG measures of sleep continuity including: wake during sleep (WDS), wake after sleep (WAS), and number of awakenings during sleep. Objective PSG measures of sleep structure
9 weeks
Objective PSG measures of sleep structure: Non-REM sleep time, Slow-Wave Sleep (SWS) time (stage 3 and 4), Stage 2 non-REM sleep time; REM sleep time, REM activity, REM density.
9 weeks
Spectral analysis of EEG
9 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Crossover populationEXPERIMENTALAll study population receive placebo and doses of SB-649868 at 10mg, 30mg and 60mg in a crossover desing
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTALSubjects in Cohort 1 will be randomized to receive 5 milligram (mg) of SB-649868 or Placebo along with 10 mg of simvastatin.
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTALSubjects in Cohort 2 will be randomized to receive two or three times higher than the starting dose of SB-649868 or Placebo along with 10 mg of simvastatin.
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTALSubjects in Cohort 3 will be randomized to dose higher than that administered in Cohort 2 of SB-649868 or Placebo along with 10 mg of simvastatin.
ADBC sequenceEXPERIMENTALIn ADBC sequence A is Placebo, B is SB-649868 10 milligram (mg), C is SB-649868 30 mg, and D is Zolpidem 10 mg. Subject will receive placebo tablets, then two 5 mg tablets of SB-649868, then 25 mg and 5 mg tablet of SB-649868. There will be wash-out period of 7 days.
BACD sequenceEXPERIMENTALIn BACD sequence subject will receive SB-649868 two tablets of 5 mg each (10 mg, B), Placebo tablets (A), SB-649868 two tablets of 25 mg and 5 mg (30 mg, C), and Zolpidem 10 mg (D). There will be wash-out period of 7 days.
CBDA sequenceEXPERIMENTALIn CBDA sequence subject will receive SB-649868 two tablets of 25 mg and 5 mg (30 mg, C), SB-649868 two tablets of 5 mg each (10 mg, B), Zolpidem 10 mg (D) and Placebo tablet (A). There will be wash-out period of 7 days.
DCAB sequenceEXPERIMENTALIn DCAB sequence subject will receive Zolpidem 10 mg (D), SB-649868 two tablets of 25 mg and 5 mg (30 mg, C), Placebo tablet (A), and SB-649868 two tablets of 5 mg each (10 mg, B). There will be wash-out period of 7 days.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SB-649868DRUGActive compound at doses of 10mg, 30mg and 60mg
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo to match SB-649868
SimvastatinDRUGSubjects will receive Simvastatin 10 mg tablets orally.
ZolpidemDRUGZolpidem capsules will be available with dose strength of 10 mg.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 64 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites10

Inclusion Criteria: * Male * 18-64 years of age (inclusive), * Diagnosis of primary insomnia who have had symptoms for at least three months. Exclusion Criteria: * Any clinically significant unstable medical or surgical condition (treated or untreated). * Any history of a clinically significant a...

Countries:GermanyUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about SB-649868

What is SB-649868 used for?

SB-649868 is an investigational small molecule being developed for sleep disorders, specifically sleep initiation and maintenance disorders. It is in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied for its potential to treat conditions related to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Who makes SB-649868?

SB-649868 is being developed by GSK plc, a global pharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker GSK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this investigational drug for sleep disorders.

What phase is SB-649868 in?

SB-649868 is in Phase 2 clinical development for sleep disorders. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet received regulatory approval and is still undergoing clinical trials to assess its safety and effectiveness in treating sleep initiation and maintenance disorders.

What clinical trials is SB-649868 in?

SB-649868 has completed four Phase 1 clinical trials, including NCT00440323, NCT00495729, NCT01030939, and NCT01299597. These studies evaluated the drug's safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and potential drug interactions in healthy volunteers. No active trials are currently listed for this drug.

Is SB-649868 the same as other sleep medications?

SB-649868 is a distinct investigational compound developed by GSK plc. It is not known to be the same as any other marketed sleep medication. The drug is being studied specifically for sleep initiation and maintenance disorders, and its mechanism of action has not been publicly disclosed in available clinical trial information.