Testing a sleep medicine for children with insomnia
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if the drug tasimelteon helps children with insomnia sleep better compared to a placebo (a pill with no medicine). It is for children aged 2 to 17 who have been diagnosed with insomnia that is not caused by another medicine.
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Who can take part
- You are between 2 and 17 years old
- You have been diagnosed with insomnia by a doctor
- Your sleep problem is not caused by another medication you are taking
- You have not had a bad reaction to tasimelteon before
- Your liver is working normally
- If you are female and able to have children, you are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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