Idiopathic hypersomnia
MONDO:0018044Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder classified in two forms: idiopathic hypersomnia with long sleep time and idiopathic hypersomnia without long sleep time.
Also known as: primary hypersomnia, idiopathic hypersomnolence
57 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 28 tagged with Idiopathic hypersomnia itself.
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Can a Low-Sodium sleep drug ease daytime sleepiness in two sleep disorders?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a low-sodium form of oxybate, called XYWAV, can reduce daytime sleepiness and improve daily function in adults aged 18 to 75 with idiopathic hypersomnia or narcolepsy. Participants take the oral solution at night, with doses adjusted to their needs, and r…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic wake up the sleepy brain?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether clarithromycin, an antibiotic, can reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in people with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia. Participants receive either clarithromycin or a placebo for 14 days. Researchers will measure changes in sleepiness, brain activity…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pitolisant shows promise for Long-Term control of idiopathic hypersomnia
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of pitolisant in adults with idiopathic hypersomnia, a condition causing excessive daytime sleepiness. Participants had already completed a previous study. The goal is to see if pitolisant remains safe and helps control s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Harmony Biosciences Management, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New test could sharpen diagnosis of narcolepsy and related sleep disorders
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compares a new mass spectrometry technique to the standard radioimmunoassay for measuring orexin-A levels in cerebrospinal fluid. Orexin-A is a key brain chemical that is low in people with type 1 narcolepsy. The study involves 117 people with excessive daytime sleepin…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new pill help people who feel sleepy all day?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests an oral drug called SDX (serdexmethylphenidate) to see if it safely reduces excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with idiopathic hypersomnia, a condition where people feel extremely sleepy during the day despite getting enough sleep at night. Participants will …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zevra Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nightly pill aims to tame daytime sleepiness in rare sleep disorder
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a once-nightly extended-release form of sodium oxybate (FT218) in 157 adults with idiopathic hypersomnia, a condition causing excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep. Participants were already on stable doses of stimulants or other alerting agents. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Avadel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Awake but asleep: brain waves may explain crushing daytime sleepiness
Knowledge-focused CompletedIdiopathic hypersomnia causes severe daytime sleepiness that differs from narcolepsy, yet researchers do not know what drives it. This study uses 64-electrode EEG to look for local slow waves, a sign of sleep-like activity in parts of an otherwise awake brain, while participants …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can depression explain extreme daytime sleepiness? a sleep study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at the link between depression and hypersomnia—a condition causing excessive sleepiness. Researchers will monitor brain activity during sleep and measure reward function in 45 adults with idiopathic hypersomnia or hypersomnia linked to a psychiatric disorder. The…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New website aims to boost social skills for teens with narcolepsy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a website designed to help teenagers with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia and their families understand and improve social relationships. Twenty-five teens and their parents reviewed the website's content, which included animations, patient stories, and exp…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Power nap or power play? study tests nap length on soccer agility
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a 25-minute or 45-minute nap helps teenage soccer players run faster and feel less tired. Sixteen male players tried both nap lengths and a no-nap day. Results showed that napping improved agility and made exercise feel easier, but did not help them k…
Sponsor: Uludag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC