Modafinil

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Narcolepsy, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm + 4 more

Treatment

5 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Modafinil

What is Modafinil

Modafinil

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Armodafinil is a prescription drug used to increase alertness in adults with excessive sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work disorder. Studies have shown that armodafinil can improve driving performance in people with shift work disorder. Armodafinil is the single-enantiomer form of modafinil, and is manufactured by Cephalon Inc., a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. It was approved for use in the United States by the FDA in June 2007.

Provigil

is the brand name

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Modafinil Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Provigil

Modafinil

1998

99

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Modafinil, also known as Provigil, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses like Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm and Shift-work related sleep disturbance .

Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm

Shift-work related sleep disturbance

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Narcolepsy

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Effectiveness

How Modafinil works in the body

We do not know exactly how Nuvigil works, but it is believed to be a stimulant that causes long-lasting mental arousal. It does not directly affect dopamine receptors, but it does bind to the dopamine transporter, preventing the reuptake of dopamine.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed amount of Modafinil is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, including Narcolepsy, Shift-work related sleep disturbance and Somnolence. The measure of dosage also alters, as per the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Multiple Sclerosis

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Narcolepsy

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Depression

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Modafinil.

Common Modafinil Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Cabozantinib

Major

The metabolism of Cabozantinib can be decreased when combined with Modafinil.

Capecitabine

Major

The metabolism of Capecitabine can be decreased when combined with Modafinil.

Capmatinib

Major

The serum concentration of Capmatinib can be decreased when it is combined with Modafinil.

Cariprazine

Major

The metabolism of Cariprazine can be increased when combined with Modafinil.

Daridorexant

Major

The metabolism of Daridorexant can be increased when combined with Modafinil.

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Modafinil Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Modafinil?

13 clinical trials are currently examining the potential of Modafinil in alleviating Shift-work related sleep disruption, Somnolence and Narcolepsy.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Multiple Sclerosis

127 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

63 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Depression

213 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

43 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 4

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

72 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Narcolepsy

2 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1

Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 1

Modafinil Reviews: What are patients saying about Modafinil?

5

Patient Review

8/12/2016

Modafinil for Sleepiness Due To Obstructive Sleep Apnea

I've been taking Modafinil/provigil for the last 15 years to help with my sleep apnea. It completely gets rid of the fatigue I would normally feel during the day. It's an excellent drug that shouldn't be so difficult to get access to.

5

Patient Review

9/20/2017

Modafinil for Sleepiness Due To Obstructive Sleep Apnea

This drug has both helped me focus and stay awake. It's prevented me from falling asleep at the wheel, which is amazing.

5

Patient Review

6/14/2020

Modafinil for Recurring Sleep Episodes During the Day

I was initially prescribed this once a day, but found that I needed to take it twice a day to be effective. It's really helped me get back on track in terms of sleep and energy levels during the day.

5

Patient Review

2/27/2022

Modafinil for Sleepiness Due To Obstructive Sleep Apnea

I've been struggling with narcolepsy since I was young, but this medication has really helped me. I started with the brand name version when I was still working, but now that I'm retired, I switched to the generic Modafinil. It works just as well for me and is a lot cheaper.

5

Patient Review

12/2/2021

Modafinil for Sleepiness Due To Obstructive Sleep Apnea

This medication changed my life from day 1. I am just awake, not agitated or restless, just awake.

4.7

Patient Review

3/27/2019

Modafinil for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

This revision helper was extremely helpful in allowing me to complete my exams quickly and efficiently. I was able to get through six hours of work in just under three hours, which is very impressive. The only downside is that I had a small headache eight hours later.

4

Patient Review

1/21/2019

Modafinil for Sleepiness Due To Obstructive Sleep Apnea

I appreciate how this treatment helps me feel more awake without the jitters. I definitely feel less fatigued when I take it as directed.

3.3

Patient Review

7/19/2017

Modafinil for Sleepiness Due To Shift Work Sleep Disorder

This pill was effective at first, but I've started to see diminishing returns after the second week. In addition, I've started experiencing some unpleasant side effects like dizziness and nausea. chest pain is the latest development, so I'm going to take a break from this medication and see how things go.

1

Patient Review

7/6/2021

Modafinil for Sleepiness Due To Obstructive Sleep Apnea

I've had narcolepsy for a while and Adderall worked great for me with no side effects. However, I changed doctors and decided to try Modanifil. Unfortunately, this made me feel mentally unstable; like I just ingested dirty bathtub crank!
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Patient Q&A Section about modafinil

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is modafinil a narcotic?

"Modafinil is a drug that has been classified by the United States FDA as a schedule IV controlled substance. This means that it has been determined to have valid medical uses and low addiction potential. The International Narcotics Control Board does not consider modafinil to be a narcotic or a psychotropic substance."

Answered by AI

What happens when you take modafinil?

"It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder).

Modafinil helps people with narcolepsy and other sleep disorders by reducing extreme sleepiness. It can also help people with irregular work schedules stay awake during work hours."

Answered by AI

What is modafinil used for?

"Modafinil is a psychoactive drug used to maintain wakefulness, especially during periods of sleep deprivation. It is considered a eugeroic medication, which is a medication that counteract sleepiness and promotes wakefulness. Modafinil is used to help narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), and shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) patients stay awake during the day. The effects of Modafinil are typically short-lived and stop working once the drug is no longer consumed."

Answered by AI

How does modafinil make you feel?

"The author is saying that modafinil makes him feel like he is able to focus and put all his effort into what he is doing. However, the author feels that modafinil is not the best option because it made him feel less than his best."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Modafinil

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Functional Balance Intervention for Multiple Sclerosis

40 - 90
All Sexes
Chicago, IL

The study involves a two-arm, Phase 1, randomized controlled clinical trial designed to establish the feasibility and effects of a Functional Balance Intervention (FBI) on physical and cognitive function, as well as measures of daily living among persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Combined Specific Aims: Aim 1: Examine the effect of the FBI (Intervention Group) on physical function in PwMS compared to a stretching program (Control Group). Hypothesis 1: After four months of training, the FBI group will show significantly greater improvements in physical function compared to the stretching group. Aim 2: Examine the effect of the multicomponent FBI on cognitive function in PwMS compared to the stretching program. Hypothesis 2: After four months of training, the FBI group will show significantly greater improvements in cognitive function compared to the stretching group. Aim 3: Examine the effects of the multicomponent FBI compared to the Control Group among PwMS on measures of daily living (dual-task performance, balance confidence, community mobility, and quality of life). Hypothesis 3: After four months of training, the FBI group will show significantly greater improvements in measures of daily living compared to the stretching group. All assessment sessions will be conducted virtually via Zoom. All measures collected during the initial screening, pre-training assessment, training progression, and mid- and post-training assessment sessions will be administered either via Zoom with a Helper Buddy present or through survey links sent to participants via the UIC REDCap system. The training sessions will be performed independently by the participants in the presence of a Helper Buddy. The investigators will recruit 75 people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) for this study. Eligible participants will be randomized to either the FBI (Intervention) or stretching (Control) group, followed by an onboarding session with a designated Helper Buddy. Training will occur twice weekly for four months. Based on the anticipated attrition rate, the investigators aim for 40 PwMS to complete the post-training assessments and finish the study.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of Illinois at Chicago

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Psilocybin-assisted CBT for Depression

21 - 60
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The primary objectives of this clinical investigation are to (1) determine the acceptability and feasibility of joining psilocybin-assisted therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy (PA-CBT) for patients with depression, (2) optimize CBT to most effectively integrate the psilocybin experience with psychotherapy and (3) examine the clinical benefit of psilocybin as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for major depressive disorder. This study is a randomized, two-arm, fixed dose trial that will test the feasibility, acceptability, and participant and therapist adherence to PA-CBT. Both treatment arms will receive two doses of psilocybin (10mg and then 25mg, separated by one month). In Phase II, participants will be randomized (1:1) to either a 12-session PA-CBT or a 6-session standard psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) condition (3 hours of preparation plus 3 hours of supportive therapy integration following the psilocybin experiences).

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

UCLA Semel Institute

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Organizational Skills Training vs Mindfulness for ADHD

13 - 17
All Sexes
Seattle, WA

This randomized control trial comparing Organizational Skills Training (OST) and Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) among adolescents with a pre-existing ADHD diagnosis presenting to the Duke ADHD Program. Both treatments are eight 90 minute sessions. The research component will involve a pre-treatment assessment and post-treatment assessment. Both assessments will involve adolescents and one caregiver to complete questionnaires over REDCap. Rating scales will include ADHD symptom severity (Conners 3: self and parent report), functional impairment (IRS: self and parent report), executive functioning (BRIEF-2: parent report), emotion dysregulation (DERS: self and parent report), trait mindfulness (FFMQ: self report), organizational skills (BRIEF-2: parent report), treatment satisfaction (self report and parent report) and credibility (self report and parent report). Post-treatment assessments for feasibility will include attendance (measured over the course of treatment) and homework completion rates on a scale of 1 to 5 in which 5 indicates higher homework completion. We will also assess acceptability via individual items on a Likert scale (self report): overall satisfaction, how much was learned about ADHD, usefulness of information learned, content relevance to individual experience, comprehension of strategies, confidence about using strategies, likelihood of using strategies, helpfulness to share with the group, benefits from hearing from other group members, willingness to recommend the same treatment to others, and whether or not treatment was beneficial.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Seattle Children's Hospital

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Deaf CBT-TS for Suicide Risk

18+
All Sexes
Rochester, NY

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a short, Zoom-based intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-Seeking for Deaf Individuals (Deaf CBT-TS) can change beliefs about mental health treatment and increase treatment-seeking behaviors in Deaf adults with untreated mental health or alcohol use problems. It will also see if Deaf CBT-TS may reduce suicide risk and explore factors that may increase the effectiveness of Deaf CBT-TS. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does Deaf CBT-TS increase positive beliefs about treatment and increase treatment-seeking behaviors? * Does Deaf CBT-TS increase hope and reduce mental health symptoms, suicide ideation, and alcohol use? * Is Deaf CBT-TS more effective for individuals with less cultural stress compared to those with high levels of cultural stress? * Is Deaf CBT-TS more effective for Deaf individuals in residential areas with more Deaf resources than those with less Deaf resources? Researchers will compare individuals who complete Deaf CBT-TS to those on a waitlist to see if Deaf CBT-TS works to increase positive beliefs about treatment and treatment-seeking behaviors. Participants will: * Complete a baseline assessment including demographic information, measures of hope, general mental health and functioning, alcohol use, suicide ideation, cultural stress, and beliefs about treatment. * Receive Deaf CBT-TS (2 sessions) or be placed on a waitlist with the option of receiving Deaf CBT-Ts after 4 months * Complete two follow-up assessments in 2 and 4 months.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Rochester Medical Center

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