Clinical trial NCT00107796: Study of PROVIGIL ® (Modafinil) Treatment in Children and Adolescents With Excessive Sleepiness Associated With Narcolepsy
Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of PROVIGIL ® (Modafinil) Treatment (100, 200, and 400 mg/Day) in Children and Adolescents With Excessive Sleepiness Associated With Narcolepsy
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Narcolepsy
Keywords: Pediatric Narcolepsy
Excessive sleepiness
Lead sponsor: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Sponsor class: INDUSTRY
First posted: 2005-04-11
Enrollment: 140
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 6
Maximum age (years): 16
Standard ages: CHILD
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Primary Objectives: The primary objectives of the study are to determine the effectiveness of PROVIGIL treatment, compared to placebo treatment, in children and adolescents with excessive sleepiness (ES) associated with narcolepsy, as assessed by:

* mean sleep latency from the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) (average of 4 naps performed at 0900, 1100, 1300, and 1500) at the last post-baseline observation (week 6 or early termination)
* the Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) ratings for ES, at the last post-baseline observation (week 6 or early termination).


Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Diagnosis and Main Criteria for Inclusion (Patients are included in the study if all of the following criteria are met):

* Written informed consent/assent is obtained
* A boy or girl aged 6 through 16 years, inclusive
* Meet the minimal criteria established by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) manual of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for narcolepsy (or presumed narcolepsy) as assessed by all of the following: \*clinical history;

  * NPSG (nocturnal polysomnogram) (as evaluated by the investigator) to rule out other sleep disorders (ie, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome \[OSAHS\] or periodic limb movement with sleep \[PLMs\]);
  * narcolepsy (or presumed narcolepsy) as identified by at least 1 of the following: MSLT (as evaluated by the investigator) (mean sleep latency \[from 4 naps\] \<10 minutes); 2 sleep onset REM periods (SOREMP); cataplexy; sleep paralysis; hypnogogic hallucinations -OR- \*have a previous diagnosis of narcolepsy on the basis of NPSG and/or MSLT at any time before the screening visit
* Have ES (MSLT \<10 minutes and/or CGI S ≥4) that is not a direct result of inadequate sleep hygiene or other medical disorder
* Are in good health as determined by a medical and psychiatric history, physical examination, ECG, and clinical laboratory tests
* Have blood pressure values greater than those for the 5th percentile and less than the 95th percentile for age on the National High Blood Pressure Education Program guidelines for blood pressure levels for boys and girls ages 6 through 16 years
* Girls who are post menarche or sexually active must have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to the baseline visit, must be using a medically acceptable method of birth control, and must agree to continue use of this method for the duration of the study (and for 30 days after participation in the study). Acceptable methods of birth control include: barrier method with spermicide; steroidal contraceptive (eg, oral, transdermal, implanted, or injected) in conjunction with a barrier method; intrauterine device (IUD); or abstinence.
* Be able to swallow a placebo tablet the same size and shape as the study drug tablet
* Negative UDS (urine drug screen) for any illicit drug, alcohol (ethanol), stimulants, or modafinil at screening; if positive for stimulants or modafinil (prescribed for ES) at the screening visit, UDS to be repeated after a washout period and before the baseline visit
* Have a parent or legal guardian who is willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

Main Criteria for Exclusion (Patients are excluded from participating in this study if 1 or more of the following criteria are met):

* Have any other disorder(s) that could be considered the primary cause of ES (eg, self induced sleep deprivation)
* Have a past or present seizure disorder (except history of a single febrile seizure), a history of psychosis, or of clinically significant head trauma (eg, brain damage) or past neurosurgery
* Have a history of suicide attempt, or are at suicidal risk
* Have an average of 5 or more apneic/hypopneic episodes per hour of nocturnal sleep as assessed by NPSG at the baseline visit
* A clinically significant drug sensitivity to stimulants such as amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate, or pemoline; and/or modafinil or any of its components
* Use of any prescription (eg, clonidine, guanfacine) or nonprescription (over the counter \[OTC\]) medications, including dietary supplements with psychoactive properties (eg, any OTC medications or supplements containing ephedrine \[ie, ma huang or ephedra\], pseudoephedrine, caffeine, or phenylpropanolamine) or sedating properties (ie, antihistamines or sedative hypnotics) within 1 week of the baseline visit (Note: Medications for the treatment of cataplexy will be permitted if the patient has been on a stable dose for at least 1 month.)
* Use of any MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors or SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) within 2 weeks of the baseline visit (unless used for cataplexy)
* Received any investigational drug (except modafinil) within 4 weeks of the baseline visit
* Any disorder that could interfere with drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion (including previous gastrointestinal surgery)
* Active, clinically significant gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, hematologic, neoplastic, endocrine, neurologic, immunodeficiency, pulmonary, or other major clinically significant disorder/disease
* Any clinically significant deviation from the normal range(s) in the physical examination or ECG findings, or clinical laboratory test results (ie, serum chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis) at the screening or baseline visit
* ANC (absolute neutrophil count) below the lower limit of normal at the screening visit (Note: If the ANC is below the lower limit of normal at the baseline visit, the medical monitor will be consulted for continued eligibility in the study.)
* Seated pulse outside the range of 60 through 115 bpm after resting for 5 minutes
* A history of alcohol, narcotic, or any other substance abuse or dependence as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, 4th Edition (DSM IV) criteria
* A total daily intake of more than 250 mg of caffeine per day (eg, approximately five 12 ounce caffeinated sodas, 2.5 cups of coffee or tea, or about 12.5 ounces of chocolate per day) within 1 week of the baseline visit
* Pregnant or lactating/nursing girl; any girl who becomes pregnant during the study will be withdrawn
* A clinically significant illness within 4 weeks of the baseline visit; or is symptomatic for any clinically significant illness at the screening or baseline visit

Primary outcomes:
measure: Mean sleep latency from the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) (average of 4 naps performed at 0900, 1100, 1300, and 1500) at the last post baseline observation (week 6 or early termination)
measure: The Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) ratings for ES, at the last post baseline observation (week 6 or early termination)
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) ratings for ES at weeks 3 and 6
measure: Total score from the Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) at weeks 3 and 6, and last postbaseline observation
measure: Mean sleep latency from the MSLT (average of 4 naps performed at 0900, 1100, 1300, and 1500) at week 6
Other outcomes:
Locations:
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country: United States
facility: Robert Doekel, Jr., M.D.
state: Alabama
city: Birmingham
country: United States
facility: Chris M. Makris, M.D.
state: Alabama
city: Phoenix
country: United States
facility: Barbara Harris, Ph.D.
state: Arizona
city: Tucson
country: United States
facility: Derek Loewy, Ph.D.
state: Arizona
city: Tucson
country: United States
facility: Stuart Quan, M.D.
state: Arizona
city: Fort Smith
country: United States
facility: Joseph McCarty, M.D.
state: Arkansas
city: Little Rock
country: United States
facility: John L. Carroll, M.D.
state: Arkansas
city: Little Rock
country: United States
facility: Samuel Boellner, M.D.
state: Arkansas
city: Huntington Beach
country: United States
facility: Julie Thompson-Dobkin, D.O.
state: California
city: Long Beach
country: United States
facility: Mark Buchfuhrer, M.D.
state: California
city: Los Angeles
country: United States
facility: Yury Furman, M.D.
state: California
city: Palm Springs
country: United States
facility: Stuart Menn, M.D.
state: California
city: Pasadena
country: United States
facility: Richard Shubin, M.D.
state: California
city: Rolling Hills Estates
country: United States
facility: Lawrence Sher, M.D.
state: California
city: San Diego
country: United States
facility: Milton K. Erman, M.D.
state: California
city: San Francisco
country: United States
facility: Stephen Brooks, M.D.
state: California
city: Santa Monica
country: United States
facility: Paul Haberman, M.D.
state: California
city: Stanford
country: United States
facility: Jed Black, M.D.
state: California
city: Miami
country: United States
facility: Amerigo Padilla, M.D.
state: Florida
city: Naples
country: United States
facility: Martin A. Cohn, M.D.
state: Florida
city: Atlanta
country: United States
facility: D. Alan Lankford, Ph.D.
state: Georgia
city: Atlanta
country: United States
facility: Gary Montgomery, M.D.
state: Georgia
city: Atlanta
country: United States
facility: Jerry Silverboard, M.D.
state: Georgia
city: Macon
country: United States
facility: Charles Wells, Jr., M.D.
state: Georgia
city: Chicago
country: United States
facility: Stephen H. Sheldon, D.O., FAAP
state: Illinois
city: Chicago
country: United States
facility: Michael Kohrman, M.D.
state: Illinois
city: Maywood
country: United States
facility: Anna Ivanenko, M.D., Ph.D.
state: Illinois
city: Northfield
country: United States
facility: Henry Lahmeyer, M.D.
state: Illinois
city: Danville
country: United States
facility: James Cook, M.D.
state: Indiana
city: Topeka
country: United States
facility: William Leeds, D.O.
state: Kansas
city: Louisville
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facility: Karen Waters, M.D.
state: Kentucky
city: Shreveport
country: United States
facility: Margaret Ann Springer, M.D.
state: Louisiana
city: Chevy Chase
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facility: Helene A. Emsellem, M.D.
state: Maryland
city: Frederick
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facility: Marc Raphaelson, M.D.
state: Maryland
city: Ann Arbor
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facility: Daniela Minecan, M.D.
state: Michigan
city: Flint
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facility: George Zureikat, M.D.
state: Michigan
city: Hattiesburg
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facility: John Harsh, Ph.D., DABSM
state: Mississippi
city: Columbia
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facility: Pradeep Sahota, M.D.
state: Missouri
city: Reno
country: United States
facility: William Torch, M.D., MS
state: Nevada
city: Mount Laurel
country: United States
facility: Kathleen Ryan, M.D.
state: New Jersey
city: New Brunswick
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facility: Sushmita Mikkilineni, M.D.
state: New Jersey
city: Newark
country: United States
facility: Monroe Karetzky, M.D.
state: New Jersey
city: Princeton
country: United States
facility: Lee Brooks, M.D.
state: New Jersey
city: Trenton
country: United States
facility: Marc Seelagy, M.D.
state: New Jersey
city: New York
country: United States
facility: Gary Zammit, M.D.
state: New York
city: Charlotte
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facility: James Lee, M.D.
state: North Carolina
city: Cincinnati
country: United States
facility: Bruce Corser, M.D.
state: Ohio
city: Cincinnati
country: United States
facility: Raouf Amin, MD
state: Ohio
city: Cincinnati
country: United States
facility: Martin Scharf, Ph.D.
state: Ohio
city: Cleveland
country: United States
facility: Carol Rosen, M.D.
state: Ohio
city: Dublin
country: United States
facility: Markus H. Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D.
state: Ohio
city: Toledo
country: United States
facility: Michael Neeb, Ph.D.
state: Ohio
city: Oklahoma City
country: United States
facility: William C. Orr, Ph.D.
state: Oklahoma
city: Oklahoma City
country: United States
facility: Jorg Pahl, M.D.
state: Oklahoma
city: Eugene
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state: Oregon
city: Allentown
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state: Pennsylvania
city: Bethlehem
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facility: Jeffery Gould, M.D.
state: Pennsylvania
city: Clairton
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facility: Guillermo Borrero, M.D.
state: Pennsylvania
city: Philadelphia
country: United States
facility: Lee Brooks, M.D.
state: Pennsylvania
city: Providence
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facility: Judith Owens, M.D., MPH
state: Rhode Island
city: Columbia
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facility: Richard Bogan, M.D., FCCP
state: South Carolina
city: Morristown
country: United States
facility: Julie Jacques, D.O.
state: Tennessee
city: Austin
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facility: John Hudson, M.D.
state: Texas
city: Dallas
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facility: David Sperry, M.D.
state: Texas
city: Houston
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facility: Todd J. Swick, M.D.
state: Texas
city: San Antonio
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facility: Jerry J. Tomasovic, M.D.
state: Texas
city: Salt Lake City
country: United States
facility: James M. Ferguson, M.D.
state: Utah
city: Seattle
country: United States
facility: Ralph A. Pascualy, M.D.
state: Washington
city: Calgary
country: Canada
facility: Adam Moscovitch, M.D.
state: Alberta
city: Scarborough
country: Canada
facility: Leonid Kayumov, M.D.
state: Ontario
city: Toronto
country: Canada
facility: Mortimer Mamelak, M.D.
state: Ontario
city: Toronto
country: Canada
facility: Colin Shapiro, Ph.D.
state: Ontario
city: Windsor
country: Canada
facility: Allen Denys, M.D.
state: Ontario
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