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Pitolisant for Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Study Summary
This trial will assess the safety and efficacy of pitolisant compared to placebo in treating excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia.
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Idiopathic Hypersomnia
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In how many different medical clinics is this clinical trial being run today?
"To make participating as easy as possible for patients, the clinical trial is happening at 62 locations. If you choose to be a part of this study, select the site that is closest to your home to minimize travel. The locations are listed below."
What health issues does Pitolisant help to alleviate?
"Uses of Pitolisant include the treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Narcolepsy with Cataplexy, and just Narcolepsy."
Is this research study still looking for participants?
"From what is advertised on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is still looking for volunteers. The first posting was on May 25th, 2022 while the most recent update was on September 16th, 2022."
What is the projected number of people who will enroll in this clinical trial?
"That is correct. As of now, the medical study is recruiting patients. The trial was initially posted on May 25th, 2020 and updated September 16th, 2020. In total, they are looking for 200 individuals from 62 different locations."
Has the United States Food and Drug Administration cleared Pitolisant for use?
"There is some evidence of efficacy and multiple instances of safety data, which puts Pitolisant's safety at a 3."
Are there other examples of Pitolisant being used in a medical setting?
"Currently, there are 3 ongoing studies for Pitolisant. 1 of these is in Phase 3. 82 different medical centres across the globe are running trials for this medication, with the majority of studies taking place in Dublin, Ohio."
What makes this experiment unique in comparison to others like it?
"Harmony Biosciences, LLC first sponsored a study for Pitolisant in 2021. Since then, there have been 3 clinical trials involving this medication that are currently ongoing in 70 different cities located in 2 countries."
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- Central Texas Neurology Consultants, PA: < 48 hours
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- < 2 Days
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