Narcolepsy without cataplexy
MONDO:0019371A type of narcolepsy characterized by excessive day-time sleepiness associated with uncontrollable sleep urges and sometimes paralysis at sleep, hypnagogic hallucinations and automatic behavior.
Also known as: narcolepsy type 2
50 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 22 tagged with Narcolepsy without cataplexy itself.
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New drug TAK-360 tested for Long-Term safety in sleep disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and tolerability of the drug TAK-360 in people with narcolepsy (type 1 or 2) or idiopathic hypersomnia — conditions that cause severe daytime sleepiness. Participants who completed a previous TAK-360 study can join and will continue taking…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame Narcolepsy's sleep attacks and sudden muscle weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether HBS-301 (pitolisant) can reduce excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness) in adults with narcolepsy. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for several weeks, followed by an open-label phase where everyone gets the dru…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Harmony Biosciences Management, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New sleep disorder drug ORX750 tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is a long-term follow-up for people with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia who previously took the experimental drug ORX750. Researchers want to see if the drug remains safe and effective over time. About 90 participants will take ORX750 orally and be monitored for …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centessa Pharmaceuticals (UK) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New narcolepsy pill mimics Brain's Wake-Up signal in major trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called cleminorexton in 222 adults with narcolepsy type 1 or 2. The drug mimics a natural brain protein that helps keep people awake. The goal is to see if it safely reduces daytime sleepiness and improves daily functioning. Participants must…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Centessa Pharmaceuticals (UK) Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New narcolepsy drug aims to keep patients awake and strong
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called samelisant in 240 people with narcolepsy (with or without cataplexy). The goal is to see if it reduces excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness episodes over 12 weeks. Participants will take the drug or a placebo and report their slee…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Suven Life Sciences Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New narcolepsy pill aims to banish daytime drowsiness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new tablet called ALKS 2680 to see if it can reduce daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy type 2. About 176 participants will receive either the study drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal is to measure how well they can stay awake using a standa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alkermes, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill mimics brain chemical to fight daytime sleepiness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called TAK-360 for people with narcolepsy type 2, a condition that causes severe daytime sleepiness. The drug acts like a natural brain chemical (orexin) that helps keep people awake. About 88 adults will receive either TAK-360 or a placebo to see if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dosing options for xywav could help fight daytime sleepiness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether expanded dosing regimens of Xywav can safely reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia. About 108 participants will receive either Xywav or a placebo in a randomized withdrawal design. The main goal is…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for keeping people with narcolepsy awake longer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety and how well ALKS 2680 works over time in people with narcolepsy type 1, type 2, or idiopathic hypersomnia. Participants take a once-daily tablet at different doses. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe and effective for staying a…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Alkermes, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for narcolepsy nightmares: therapy without pills
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-medication therapy called Imagery Rehearsal Therapy to see if it can reduce nightmares in adults with narcolepsy. About 80 participants will receive the therapy and complete three assessments, with half starting right away and half later. The goal is to imp…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep narcolepsy patients awake and safe
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether E2086, an oral tablet, can reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy. About 64 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure how long people can stay awake using a standard test, and also …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New sleepiness drug could change lives for narcolepsy and hypersomnia patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ORX750 (cleminorexton) in 248 adults with narcolepsy type 1, type 2, or idiopathic hypersomnia—conditions that cause severe daytime sleepiness. The drug mimics a natural brain protein that helps keep people awake. The main goals are to check saf…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centessa Pharmaceuticals (UK) Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Narcolepsy's hidden toll: study probes social brain in sleep disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how narcolepsy (types 1 and 2) and idiopathic hypersomnia affect social cognition—skills like recognizing emotions and making decisions. Researchers will give 75 adults several questionnaires to measure attention, impulse control, empathy, and emotion recognit…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC