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Oveporexton

Phase 3FDA approved

Narcolepsy Type 1 | Small molecule | Neurology |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Trials Updated: Sep 1, 2026

Oveporexton development status

FDA approval on record Aug 5, 2026 as Orzeyful
Approval holderTakeda Pharms Usa
ApplicationNDA220860
Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 5 across 1 sponsor since Jan 2023

Oveporexton target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as TAK-861

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials6
Total Enrollment1,054

FDA Designations

PRIORITY_REVIEW

Oveporexton clinical trials

Oveporexton · 6 trials · 4 indications

Phase 3 3Phase 2 3
NCT07363720A Trial of TAK-861 for the Treatment of Narcolepsy With CataplexyNarcolepsy Type 1 (NT1)
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING98 Analytics
NCT06505031A Study of TAK-861 in People With Narcolepsy Type 1Narcolepsy Type 1
COMPLETED105 Analytics
NCT06470828A Study of TAK-861 for the Treatment of Narcolepsy Type 1Narcolepsy Type 1
COMPLETED168 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Trial of TAK-861 for the Treatment of Narcolepsy With Cataplexy
Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of TAK-861 in People With Narcolepsy Type 1
Narcolepsy Type 1Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of TAK-861 for the Treatment of Narcolepsy Type 1
Narcolepsy Type 1Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Time to Loss of Response in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) Score During the Up to 4-Week RW Period
Up to 4-week RW period

The ESS provides individuals with 8 different situations of daily life and asks them how likely they are to fall asleep in those situations (scored 0 to 3) and to try to imagine their likelihood of dozing even if they have not actually been in the identical situation; the scores are summed to give an overall score of 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate stronger subjective daytime sleepiness, and scores below 10 are considered to be within normal range.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Mean Sleep Latency From the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) Wake Trials
Baseline, Week 12

The MWT evaluates a person's ability to remain awake under soporific conditions for a defined period of time. Because there is no biological measure of wakefulness, wakefulness is measured indirectly by the inability or delayed tendency to fall asleep. This tendency to fall asleep is measured via electroencephalography-derived sleep latency in the MWT. The MWT consists of four 40-minute sessions (trials) done 2 hours apart. Sleep latency in each session was recorded. Participants were required to stay awake in between the four sessions. A positive change from baseline indicates an improvement. The linear MMRM was used for analysis.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in ESS Total Score
Baseline, Week 12

The ESS provides individuals with 8 different situations of daily life and asks them how likely they are to fall asleep in those situations (scored 0 to 3) and to try to imagine their likelihood of dozing even if they have not actually been in the identical situation; the scores are summed to give an overall score of 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate stronger subjective daytime sleepiness. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement. The linear mixed effects model for repeated measures (MMRM) was used for analysis.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Mean Sleep Latency From the 4 Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) Wake Trials
Baseline, Week 12

The MWT evaluates a person's ability to remain awake under soporific conditions for a defined period of time. Because there is no biological measure of wakefulness, wakefulness is measured indirectly by the inability or delayed tendency to fall asleep. This tendency to fall asleep is measured via electroencephalography-derived sleep latency in the MWT. The MWT consists of four 40-minute sessions (trials) done 2 hours apart. Sleep latency in each session was recorded. Participants were required to stay awake in between the four sessions. A positive change from baseline indicates an improvement. The linear mixed effects model for repeated measures (MMRM) was used for analysis.

Number of Participants With at Least One or More Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From signing the informed consent form up to follow-up of 4 weeks after the last dose (Up to approximately 5 years)

An adverse event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered a drug; it does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (e.g., a clinically significant abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a drug, whether or not it is considered related to the drug. A TEAE is defined as an adverse event with an onset that occurs after receiving trial intervention.

Change From Baseline in the Average Sleep Latency as Determined From the MWT at Week 8
Baseline, Week 8

The MWT is a validated, objective measure that evaluates a participant's ability to remain awake under soporific conditions for a defined period. During each MWT session (1 session = 40 minutes), participants were instructed to sit quietly and remain awake for as long as possible. Sleep latency in each session was recorded on EEG. If no sleep was observed according to these rules, then the latency was defined as 40 minutes. The linear mixed effects model for repeated measures (MMRM) was used for analysis.

Secondary Endpoints

Change From the End of the OL Treatment Period to Week 2 of the RW Period on the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
From the end of the OL treatment period (Week 16) to Week 2 of the RW period (Week 18)
Weekly Cataplexy Rate (WCR) at Week 2 of the RW Period
Week 2 of the RW period
Change from the End of the OL Treatment Period to Week 2 of the RW Period in Mean Number of Lapses on the Psychomotor Vigilance Test (PVT)
From the end of the OL treatment period (Week 16) to Week 2 of the RW period (Week 18)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Double-blind RW Period: TAK-861EXPERIMENTALParticipants on stable TAK 861 dose will receive the same dose of TAK-861 they were taking at the end of the OL treatment period, for up to 4 weeks in the double-blind RW period.
Double-blind RW Period: PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive TAK-861 matching-placebo, for up to 4 weeks in the double-blind RW period.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants received oveporexton matching placebo tablets, orally, twice daily (BID) for 12 weeks.
TAK-861EXPERIMENTALParticipants received oveporexton tablets, 2 milligrams (mg), orally, BID for 12 weeks.
OVE 1 mg BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants received OVE tablets, 1 milligram (mg), orally, for 12 weeks.
OVE 2 mg BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants received OVE tablets, 2 mg, orally, for 12 weeks.
TAK-861 0.5 mg BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants received TAK-861 0.5 milligrams (mg), orally, BID, from Days 1 to 56.
TAK-861 2 mg BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants received TAK-861 2 mg, orally, BID, from Days 1 to 56.
TAK-861 2 mg and 5 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received TAK-861 2 mg followed by 5 mg dose, orally, BID, from Days 1 to 56.
TAK-861 7 mg QDEXPERIMENTALParticipants received TAK-861 7 mg, orally, once daily (QD), from Day 1 to 56. Placebo was given as the second dose.
TAK-861 2 milligrams (mg) BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants received TAK-861 2 mg, orally, BID, from Days 1 to 56.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
TAK-861DRUGTAK-861 tablets
PlaceboDRUGTAK-861-matching placebo tablets
OveporextonDRUGOral tablet.
TAK-861 2 mgDRUGTAK-861 2 mg tablets.
TAK-861 2 mg and 5 mgDRUGTAK-861 2 mg and 5 mg tablets.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range16 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites25

Inclusion Criteria: 1. The participant has a body mass index (BMI) within the range 18 to 40 kilograms per square meter (kg/m\^2). 2. The participant has an International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition (ICSD-3) or International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition, Tex...

Countries:United StatesFranceGermanyItalyNetherlandsSpainSwitzerlandAustraliaAustriaBelgiumChinaFinlandPolandSouth KoreaSwedenCanadaJapanNorwayUnited Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMOct 1, 2026NCT06470828TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMOct 1, 2026NCT06470828TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMOct 1, 2026NCT06470828TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMOct 1, 2026NCT06470828TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMSep 1, 2026NCT07363720Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
MEDIUMSep 1, 2026NCT07363720Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
MEDIUMAug 16, 2026NCT06505031TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMAug 16, 2026NCT06505031TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMAug 16, 2026NCT06505031TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
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Frequently asked questions about Oveporexton

What is Oveporexton used for?

Oveporexton is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of Narcolepsy Type 1. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied to address the symptoms of this neurological condition.

Who makes Oveporexton?

Oveporexton is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy for Narcolepsy Type 1.

What phase is Oveporexton in?

Oveporexton is in Phase 3 clinical development. It has received Priority Review designation from the FDA, indicating the agency's intent to expedite the review process if a marketing application is submitted. The drug remains investigational and is not yet approved.

What clinical trials is Oveporexton in?

Oveporexton has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, identified as NCT06470828. This study enrolled 168 participants with Narcolepsy Type 1 across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Is Oveporexton FDA approved?

Oveporexton is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 3 clinical development. The FDA has granted Priority Review designation, which may shorten the review timeline if the developer submits a New Drug Application, but approval has not been granted.

What is the trial design for Oveporexton?

The Phase 3 trial for Oveporexton, NCT06470828, was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. It enrolled 168 participants aged 16 years and older with Narcolepsy Type 1. The trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed for this drug.