Effects of Eszopiclone on Sleep-dependent Learning in Schizophrenia

NCT00833547 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2014-09-09

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Summary

This study will determine whether eszopiclone will normalize sleep patterns and restore sleep-dependent enhancement of motor skill learning in patients with schizophrenia. The investigators will compare subjects taking a placebo to those taking 3 mg of eszopiclone with regard to: sleep architecture and sleep latency as measured by actigraphy and polysomnography and sleep-dependent motor skill learning.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

eszopiclone

3 mg of eszopiclone at bedtime on two consecutive nights

DRUG

placebo

Placebo capsules looking identical to eszopiclone at bedtime on two consecutive nights

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Dara S. Manoach, PhD · Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-09-30
Primary Completion
2012-09-30
Completion
2012-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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