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No Placebo
Highly Paid
Stay on Current Meds
Pivotal Trials (Near Approval)
Breakthrough Medication
The purpose of this research study is to assess the safety and efficacy of ALKS 2680 compared to placebo, including whether participants taking ALKS 2680 experience a greater decrease in sleepiness and a decrease in cataplexy ("sudden loss of muscle control"), compared to participants taking placebo alone.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

80 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to continue to measure the safety, tolerability, and durability of treatment effect in subjects with Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1) or Narcolepsy Type 2 (NT2) when taking ALKS 2680 tablets
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3

256 Participants Needed

Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1), Narcolepsy Type 2 (NT2), and Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) are rare conditions that make people feel very sleepy during the day (often referred to as excessive daytime sleepiness \[EDS\]). People living with these conditions might find it hard to stay alert and pay attention when they are at school, working, driving, or performing other daily activities. While all conditions result in feeling sleepy, there are some differences in other common symptoms: * NT1: People with NT1 often feel very tired during the day and experience cataplexy. Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle strength, which can cause someone to collapse or lose control of their muscles for a short time. This is often triggered by strong emotions, such as laughter or surprise. They may also have trouble sleeping well at night. * NT2: People with NT2 feel sleepy during the day, just like NT1, but they do not have cataplexy. * IH: People with IH feel tired during the day, even after sleeping a lot at night. They may sleep for long periods, take long naps, and find it hard to wake up. Orexin is a protein in the brain that helps coordinate a system that plays an important role in helping people to stay awake during the daytime. ORX750 is designed to mimic the action of orexin. The purpose of this study is to see how safe and tolerable ORX750 is in NT1, NT2, and IH, and learn about what the drug does to the body. Another goal of the study is to see if ORX750 can help people with NT1, NT2, and IH feel less sleepy and make other symptoms better.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 65

78 Participants Needed

This trial is testing TAK-861, a new drug, on people with type 1 and type 2 narcolepsy. The goal is to see if it can help reduce excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness. The study will involve up to 160 participants from previous studies and will last about two years.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3
Age:16 - 70

500 Participants Needed

This study will assess the safety and efficacy of JZP258 (XYWAV) on sleepiness, polysomnography, and functional outcomes in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) or narcolepsy.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

207 Participants Needed

This trial is testing a new version of a narcolepsy medication with less salt. It aims to see if this change lowers blood pressure in people with narcolepsy who are currently using a high-sodium version. A lower sodium version of this medication is approved for treating excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy as young as seven years old.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

160 Participants Needed

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder in which patients are not able to maintain wakefulness or require treatment to maintain wakefulness during the daytime. Narcolepsy is a lifelong neurologic disease for which no cure has been clinically available. JZP441 is currently being developed for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). This study will assess the safety of efficacy of JZP441 in adult patients with NT1.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 64

8 Participants Needed

TAK-861 for Narcolepsy

Cincinnati, Ohio
The main aim of this study is to learn how effective TAK-861 is in improving excessive sleepiness during the day (called excessive daytime sleepiness or EDS) after 3 months of treatment. Other aims are to learn how effective TAK-861 is in lowering the number of sudden, unexpected attacks of muscle weakness while staying conscious (cataplexy) in a week; to learn the effect TAK-861 has on participants' ability to maintain attention, participant's overall quality of life, the spectrum of narcolepsy symptoms, and daily life functions; and to learn about the safety of TAK-861.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:16 - 70

168 Participants Needed

TAK-360 for Narcolepsy

Cincinnati, Ohio
Narcolepsy without cataplexy or Narcolepsy Type 2 (NT2) is a lifelong condition that makes people very sleepy during the day, regardless of how much sleep they get at night. People with NT2 may fall asleep suddenly, have trouble staying awake during the day, or may not be able to sleep well at night. They may have difficulty thinking clearly, paying attention, or remembering things, during the day. These symptoms can make daily activities like driving, working, or caring for their families challenging, impacting their quality of life. Orexin is a chemical made in the brain that helps keep a person awake and alert. TAK-360 acts like orexin. Previous studies have shown that medicines that act like orexin may keep people awake. The main aim of this study is to learn how safe TAK-360 is and how well adults with NT2 tolerate it. Researchers also want to find out if TAK-360 can help people with NT2 stay awake and determine the right dosage needed to do that. Participants will be randomly (by chance, like drawing names from a hat) assigned to get either TAK-360 or placebo in the treatment period. The placebo is a pill that looks just like TAK-360 but does not have any medicine in it. Using a placebo helps researchers learn about the real effect of the treatment.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

40 Participants Needed

ALKS 2680 for Narcolepsy

Cincinnati, Ohio
The purpose of this study is to measure the safety and decrease in sleepiness in subjects with narcolepsy type 2 (NT2) when taking ALKS 2680 tablets compared to placebo tablets.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

80 Participants Needed

This study intends to examine the utility of a home-use EEG-based sleep monitor for the diagnosis and evaluation of disorders of excessive sleepiness, specifically the neurological disorder Narcolepsy Type 1.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

78 Participants Needed

E2086 for Narcolepsy

Cincinnati, Ohio
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of single oral doses of E2086 compared to placebo in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) as assessed by the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) in adult participants with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1).

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

40 Participants Needed

The overall goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a previously developed storytelling intervention on anticoagulation (AC) initiation/persistence in African American and Black patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter. The investigators hope to gain knowledge that may help treat atrial fibrillation or flutter and lower stroke and adverse cardiovascular event risks for African American and Black patients by increasing the use of blood thinning medications known as anticoagulants.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased

80 Participants Needed

This trial is testing clarithromycin, an antibiotic, to see if it can help people with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia who struggle with excessive sleepiness. Researchers will study how it affects brain signals, body inflammation, and gut bacteria. Clarithromycin has shown potential in improving sleepiness in previous trials.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 60

92 Participants Needed

The goal of this study is to test a web-based psychoeducational resource for adolescents with central disorders of hypersomnolence and their families. The investigators hope to assess the website's usability, acceptability, and feasibility, as well as its potential effect on social relationship health. Participants will be asked to review the content of the psychoeducational websites. The participants will then provide feedback on the website, as well as the adolescent's social relationships and social health before and after reviewing the website through online surveys.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:10 - 17

45 Participants Needed

COVID-19 vaccines are available to children over six months, and these vaccines are powerful tools against this catastrophic pandemic. However, Hispanic/Latino children have lower COVID-19 vaccination rates than White non-Hispanic children .Our team of health communication and public health experts proposes a community-based theory-driven intervention that utilizes culturally-grounded narratives from digital storytelling to reduce Hispanic parents' COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and increase their children's vaccine uptake.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

80 Participants Needed

Sleep disorders are commonly under-recognized in the primary care setting and available screening tools are often are limited. The study inestigators hypothesize that the use of a novel subjective sleep vital sign (VS) will improve recognition of patients with sleep disorders and can be utilized to track outcomes to sleep therapy.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

1000 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."

IZ
Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38

"I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."

ZS
Depression PatientAge: 51

"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."

ID
Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40

"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."

AG
Paralysis PatientAge: 50

"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."

HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Narcolepsy clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Narcolepsy clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Narcolepsy trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Narcolepsy is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Narcolepsy medical study?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Narcolepsy clinical trials?

Most recently, we added JZP441 for Narcolepsy, TAK-360 for Narcolepsy and ALKS 2680 for Narcolepsy to the Power online platform.

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