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Ramelteon

Phase 3

Balance | Small molecule | Neurology |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Last Updated: Aug 14, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment275

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Ramelteon · 12 trials · 6 indications

Phase 3 7Phase 2 3Phase 1 2
NCT00237497Safety and Efficacy of Ramelteon in Adults With Chronic InsomniaBalance
COMPLETED275 Analytics
NCT00247390Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Ramelteon in Adults With Chronic Insomnia.Chronic Insomnia
COMPLETED451 Analytics
NCT00656994Long-Term Efficacy of Ramelteon on Endocrine Function in Adult Subjects With Chronic InsomniaInsomnia
COMPLETED122 Analytics
NCT00671125Study of Efficacy of Ramelteon in Adults With Chronic InsomniaChronic Insomnia
COMPLETED405 Analytics
NCT00671255Safety and Efficacy of Ramelteon in Elderly Subjects With Chronic InsomniaChronic Insomnia
COMPLETED829 Analytics
NCT00671398Efficacy of Ramelteon on Transient Insomnia in Healthy AdultsTransient Insomnia
COMPLETED289 Analytics
NCT00671567Ramelteon in Adults With Chronic InsomniaChronic Insomnia
COMPLETED848 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of Ramelteon in Adults With Chronic Insomnia
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Ramelteon in Adults With Chronic Insomnia.
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Long-Term Efficacy of Ramelteon on Endocrine Function in Adult Subjects With Chronic Insomnia
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Study of Efficacy of Ramelteon in Adults With Chronic Insomnia
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Safety and Efficacy of Ramelteon in Elderly Subjects With Chronic Insomnia
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Efficacy of Ramelteon on Transient Insomnia in Healthy Adults
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Ramelteon in Adults With Chronic Insomnia
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Calculated Area of Center of Pressure (COP) in cm2 recorded on the AccuSway® balance platform during Night 14 with Eyes Open
1.5 to 2 hours Postdose on Night 14.
Mean change in Latency to Persistent Sleep of 2-night polysomnogram.
Months 3 and 6 or Final Visit
Change from baseline in Total Serum Thyroxine.
Months 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 or Final Visit
Mean Latency to Persistent Sleep.
Week 1
Mean Subjective Sleep Latency per subject diary, from Nights 1 through 7 of double-blind Treatment
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 or Final Visit.
Latency to Persistent Sleep from 1 night of polysomnography (PSG) recording in a sleep laboratory.
Day 1
Mean Subjective Sleep Latency per subject diary, from Nights 1 through 7 of double-blind treatment.
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 or Final Visit
Latency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 6-7)
Nights 6-7

The elapsed time from the beginning of the polysomnography recording to the onset of the first 10 minutes of continuous sleep (ie, total number of epochs before the first 20 consecutive non-wake epochs divided by 2).

Mean Nighttime Total Sleep Time as determined by actigraphy.
Week 1
Dim Light Melatonin Secretion Offset Time.
Days 1, 2, 3, and 4 or Final Visit.
Standard Deviation of Lateral Position (SDLP); i.e. the weaving of the car.
Standard Deviation of Speed (SDS)
Maximum Observed Serum Concentration (Cmax)
Day 1: predose (within 1 hour prior to dose) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 hours post-dose.

Maximum observed serum concentration (Cmax) is the peak serum concentration of ramelteon and its metabolite (M-II) after administration, obtained directly from the serum concentration-time curve.

Time to Reach Maximum Serum Concentration (Tmax)
Day 1: predose (within 1 hour prior to dose) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 hours post-dose.

Tmax: Time to reach the maximum serum concentration (Cmax) of ramelteon and its metabolite M-II, equal to time (hours) to Cmax.

Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC[0-tlqc])
Day 1: predose (within 1 hour prior to dose) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 hours post-dose.

Area under the serum concentration-time curve from time 0 to time of last quantifiable concentration (tlqc) of ramelteon and its metabolite M-II, calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule.

Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC[0-inf])
Day 1: predose (within 1 hour prior to dose) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 hours post-dose.

Area under the serum concentration-time curve from time zero extrapolated to infinity for ramelteon and its metabolite M-II. The terminal area from the last quantifiable concentration (lqc) to infinity is calculated by approximation: lqc / terminal elimination rate constant (λz).

Apparent Clearance After Oral Administration (CL/F)
Day 1: predose (within 1 hour prior to dose) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 hours post-dose.

Apparent oral clearance of drug from the serum calculated as: CL/F = Dose / Area under the serum concentration-time curve from time 0 extrapolated to infinity (AUC\[0-inf\]).

Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (λz)
Day 1: predose (within 1 hour prior to dose) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 hours post-dose.

The rate at which ramelteon and its metabolite M-II are eliminated from the body, calculated as the negative of the slope of the log-linear regression of the natural logarithm concentration-time curve during the terminal phase.

Terminal Elimination Half-life (T1/2)
Day 1: predose (within 1 hour prior to dose) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 hours post-dose.

Terminal phase elimination half-life (T1/2) for ramelteon and its metabolite M-II is the time required for half of the drug to be eliminated from the serum, calculated as T1/2 = natural logarithm of 2 (ln\[2\]) / Terminal elimination rate constant (λz).

Apparent Volume of Distribution (Vz/F)
Day 1: predose (within 1 hour prior to dose) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 hours post-dose.

Vz/F is the distribution of a drug between plasma and the rest of the body following oral administration, calculated as Vz/F = Apparent oral clearance (CL/F) / Terminal elimination rate constant (λz).

Secondary Endpoints

Calculated Area of Center of Pressure (COP) in cm2 recorded on the AccuSway® balance platform during Night 14 with Eyes Closed.
1.5 to 2 hours Postdose on Night 14.
Latency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 1-2).
Nights 1 and 2.
Latency to Persistent Sleep Over a 2-night Average Measured by Polysomnography (Nights 27-28).
Nights 27 and 28.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Ramelteon 8 mg QDEXPERIMENTAL -
Zopiclone 7.5 mg QDACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Placebo QDPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Ramelteon 16 mg QDEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Ramelteon 4 mg QDEXPERIMENTAL -
Ramelteon 1 mg QDEXPERIMENTAL -
Ramelteon 2 mg QDEXPERIMENTAL -
Children Ramelteon 4 mgEXPERIMENTALChildren 6 to 11 years of age who had insomnia associated with ADHD received a single 4 mg oral dose of ramelteon.
Children Ramelteon 8 mgEXPERIMENTALChildren 6 to 11 years of age who had insomnia associated with ADHD received a single oral 8 mg dose of ramelteon.
Adolescents Ramelteon 4 mgEXPERIMENTALAdolescents 12 to 17 years of age with insomnia received a single oral dose of 4 mg ramelteon.
Adolescents Ramelteon 8 mgEXPERIMENTALAdolescents 12 to 17 years of age with insomnia received a single oral dose of 8 mg ramelteon.
Healthy Adult Ramelteon 8 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORHealthy adults (18 to 50 years old) received a single oral dose of 8 mg ramelteon.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
RamelteonDRUGRamelteon 8 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 28 nights.
ZopicloneDRUGZopiclone 7.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 28 nights.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 28 nights.
Ramelteon 8 mgDRUG -
Zopiclone 7.5 mgDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 64 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women aged 18 to 64 years, inclusive. * Capable of understanding and willing to comply with the protocol and had to fully understand and sign the informed consent document at screening prior to any study-related procedures being performed. In addition, subjects had to ...

Countries:United KingdomUnited StatesAustraliaBelgiumCzechiaFinlandFranceGermanyItalyRussiaCanadaNetherlands
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Frequently asked questions about Ramelteon

What is Ramelteon used for?

Ramelteon is an investigational small molecule being developed for sleep-related conditions, including transient insomnia, chronic insomnia, sleep initiation and maintenance disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep disorders. It has been studied in Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials for these indications.

Who makes Ramelteon?

Ramelteon is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK. The company has conducted multiple clinical trials for the drug across various countries, including the United States, Australia, and several European nations.

What phase is Ramelteon in?

Ramelteon has completed Phase 3 clinical trials for chronic insomnia, with a total of five trials completed and no active trials currently ongoing. The drug remains investigational and has not been reported as FDA approved based on the available clinical trial data.

What clinical trials is Ramelteon in?

Ramelteon has been studied in five completed trials, including NCT00247390, a Phase 3 study in adults with chronic insomnia, and NCT00325728, a Phase 2 trial in subjects with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Other trials include NCT00593736 for delayed sleep phase syndrome and NCT00671190 in healthy subjects.

Is Ramelteon the same as Rozerem?

Ramelteon is also known by the brand name Rozerem, which is a melatonin receptor agonist used for insomnia. The clinical trials listed for Ramelteon, such as NCT00247390, evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in conditions like chronic insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders.