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Org 50081

Phase 3

Insomnia | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 3, 2018

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment346

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Org 50081 · 2 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 1 1
NCT00610675Fifty Two Week Extension Trial of Org 50081 (Esmirtazapine) in the Treatment of Insomnia (P05708)Insomnia
COMPLETED346 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Fifty Two Week Extension Trial of Org 50081 (Esmirtazapine) in the Treatment of Insomnia (P05708)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With an Adverse Event
Up to 57 weeks

An Adverse Event (AE) is any untoward occurrence in a participant who is administered any pharmaceutical product, and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding) symptom, or disease temporarily associated with the use of an investigational medicinal product (IMP), whether or not it is related to the IMP.

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Treatment Due to an Adverse Event
Up to 52 weeks

An Adverse Event (AE) is any untoward occurrence in a participant who is administered any pharmaceutical product, and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding) symptom, or disease temporarily associated with the use of an IMP, whether or not it is related to the IMP.

The Standard Deviation of Lateral Position
Day 8

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Total Sleep Time at Week 52
Baseline and Week 52
Change From Baseline in Sleep Latency at Week 52
Baseline and Week 52
Change From Baseline in Wake Time After Sleep Onset at Week 52
Baseline and Week 52
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
EsmirtazapineEXPERIMENTALOne tablet of Esmirtazapine, 4.5 mg orally, daily for up to 52 weeks
Treatment 1EXPERIMENTAL -
Treatment 2EXPERIMENTAL -
Treatment 3PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Treatment 4ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Org 50081DRUGOne tablet daily
PlaceboDRUGOnce daily on Day 1-7
zopicloneDRUGSingle dose of 7.5 mg
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * sign written informed consent after the scope and nature of the investigation have been explained to them, before any trial-related evaluations; * completed Protocol P05706 or P05707; * Have safety and efficacy assessments conducted per protocol P05706 or P05707. Exclusion Cr...

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Competitive Landscape -Insomnia and Sleep Disorders 11 trials (matched to "Insomnia")

Frequently asked questions about Org 50081

What is Org 50081 used for?

Org 50081 is an investigational small molecule being developed for sleep initiation and maintenance disorders, specifically insomnia. It is in Phase 3 clinical development for this psychiatric condition. The drug is not approved and remains under study.

Who makes Org 50081?

Org 50081 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug for insomnia and sleep initiation and maintenance disorders.

What phase is Org 50081 in?

Org 50081 is in Phase 3 clinical development for insomnia. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 3 extension trial has been completed, along with a Phase 1 study.

What clinical trials is Org 50081 in?

Org 50081 has been studied in two completed trials. NCT00610675 was a 52-week Phase 3 extension trial in 346 patients with insomnia. NCT00798395 was a Phase 1 study in 32 healthy volunteers assessing driving ability and psychomotor performance.

Is Org 50081 the same as esmirtazapine?

Yes, Org 50081 is also known as esmirtazapine. The Phase 3 trial title refers to Org 50081 (Esmirtazapine) in the treatment of insomnia, confirming that these names refer to the same drug.