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Efficacy and Safety of Zolpidem-MR Administered Over a Long Term Period as Needed for Insomnia (ZOLONG)

Information source: Sanofi-Aventis
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Intervention: zolpidem-MR (Drug)

Phase: Phase 3

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Sanofi-Aventis

Summary

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the hypnotic efficacy of zolpidem-MR 12. 5 mg in comparison with placebo, when administered over a long-term period, on an "as needed" basis, in patients with chronic primary insomnia.

Secondary objectives of the study are to evaluate the drug taking behavior over a long-term period and the clinical safety and tolerability of zolpidem-MR 12. 5 mg in comparison to placebo administered over a long-term period, on an as needed basis.

Clinical Details

Official title: Evaluation of the Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Zolpidem-MR 12.5 mg Compared to Placebo, When Both Are Administered Over a Long-Term Period "as Needed", in Patients With Chronic Primary Insomnia

Study design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study

Primary outcome: The primary efficacy variable is item 1 (which assessed sleep aid) of the Patient Global Impression (PGI) scale at week 12.

Secondary outcome: Main secondary variables are the Clinical Global Impression (CGI) improvement item and to items 2, 3, and 4 of the PGI scale at week 12.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: 64 Years. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- patients with chronic primary insomnia

The investigator will evaluate whether there are other reasons why a patient may not participate.

Locations and Contacts

Sanofi-Aventis, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355, United States
Additional Information

Starting date: August 2004
Last updated: March 5, 2008

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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