New pill aims to fight daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle collapse

NCT ID NCT07455383

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether a daily tablet called ALKS 2680 can reduce daytime sleepiness and cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness) in 150 adults with narcolepsy type 1. Participants will take the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in sleep tests and symptom reports.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ALKS 2680 (alixorexton) tablets

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new daily medication to better control sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness in people with narcolepsy type 1.

What could go wrong

This is still an experimental drug; it may not work better than a placebo, and side effects are possible. The trial is relatively small (150 people) and lasts only 12 weeks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cataplexy Disorders of Excessive Somnolence Fatigue narcolepsy narcolepsy-cataplexy syndrome sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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    Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States

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    Boulder, Colorado, 80301, United States

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    Brandon, Florida, 33511, United States

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    Miami, Florida, 33176, United States

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    Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States

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    Macon, Georgia, 31210, United States

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    Newton, Massachusetts, 02459, United States

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    Lansing, Michigan, 48911, United States

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63123, United States

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45245, United States

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    Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, 19610, United States

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    Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, United States

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    Austin, Texas, 78731, United States

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    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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    Sugar Land, Texas, 77478, United States

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    Markham, Ontario, L3R 1A3, Canada

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    Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3A3, Canada