New pill aims to keep narcolepsy patients awake during the day

NCT ID NCT06555783

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 study tested an experimental drug called ALKS 2680 in 93 adults with narcolepsy type 2, a condition causing severe daytime sleepiness. Participants took either the drug or a placebo daily to see if it safely improved their ability to stay awake. The trial is now complete, and results will show if the drug reduces sleepiness better than a dummy pill.

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 (oral tablet)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option to help people with narcolepsy type 2 stay awake during the day.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (93 people) and results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work better than placebo or could have side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Disorders of Excessive Somnolence narcolepsy narcolepsy without cataplexy sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Macon, Georgia, 31210, United States

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Peoria, Illinois, 61637, United States

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Sugar Land, Texas, 77478, United States

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Alken, 3570, Belgium

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Namur, 5101, Belgium

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Prague, 128 21, Czechia

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Bordeaux, 33076, France

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    La Tronche, 38700, France

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Bologna, BO, 40139, Italy

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Milan, Metropolitan City Of Milan, 20132, Italy

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Zwolle, 8025BV, Netherlands

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Barcelona, 08036, Spain

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Madrid, 28036, Spain

  • Alkermes Investigational Site

    Madrid, 28043, Spain

  • Alkermes Investigational site

    Verona, 37134, Italy

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Redwood City, California, 94063, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Santa Ana, California, 92705, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80918, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Brandon, Florida, 33511, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Miami, Florida, 33176, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30328, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Lansing, Michigan, 48911, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48314, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68506, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Denver, North Carolina, 28037, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Canton, Ohio, 44718, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45212, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45245, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Abington, Pennsylvania, 19001, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, 19610, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Cordova, Tennessee, 38108, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Austin, Texas, 78731, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Macquarie Park, New South Wales, 2113, Australia

  • Alkermes Investigator Site

    Bedford Park, South Australia, 5042, Australia