Sleep apnea drug shows promise for brain fog
NCT ID NCT04789174
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a drug called solriamfetol in 59 adults with obstructive sleep apnea who also had trouble thinking clearly and felt very sleepy during the day. The goal was to see if the drug could improve cognitive function, like attention and processing speed. Participants took the drug or a placebo for 5 weeks each, and researchers measured changes using a thinking test.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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59 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2021
- Finished
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Sep 2022
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female between 18 (or the legal age of consent in the jurisdiction in which the study takes place) and 65 years of age, inclusive. 2. Diagnosis of OSA according to International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition criteria. 3. Participant report (with clinician concurrence) of at least 1 of the following primary OSA therapy criteria: * Consistent number of hours of primary PAP therapy use (with downloadable history) for OSA on at least 5 nights/week for at least 1 month prior to Baseline (with or without prior OSA surgical intervention), OR * No current use of PAP therapy for at least 1 month prior to Baseline but a history of at least 1 month of attempting to use PAP as the primary OSA therapy with at least 1 documented adjustment that was made in an attempt to optimize the therapy (with or without prior OSA surgical intervention), OR * History of a surgical intervention intended to treat OSA symptoms (with or without current PAP use as primary OSA therapy). 4. Usual nightly total sleep time of ≥ 6 hours. 5. Body mass index from 18.5 to \< 40 kg/m2. 6. Male participants are eligible to participate if they agree to the following during the study intervention period and for at least 14 days after the last dose of study intervention: • Refrain from donating sperm PLUS, either: * Be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse as their preferred and usual lifestyle (abstinent on a long-term and persistent basis) and agree to remain abstinent OR * Must agree to use contraception/barrier 7. A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding, and 1 of the following conditions applies: * Is a woman of nonchildbearing potential (WONCBP) OR * Is a WOCBP and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective 8. Capable of giving signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Female participants who are pregnant, nursing, or lactating. 2. Usual bedtime later than 1 AM (0100 hours). 3. Occupation requiring nighttime or variable shift work. 4. Unable to understand or perform DSST test per investigator's judgement. 5. Use a PAP machine with no adherence data downloadable ability. 6. Diagnosis of another sleep disorder (other than OSA) including: circadian rhythm sleep disorders, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome determined by participant sleep history. 7. Presence of acutely unstable major depression or current major depressive episode as based on the judgement of the investigator. 8. Participants with active clinically significant illness, including endocrine, neoplastic, gastrointestinal, hematological, hepatic, immunologic, metabolic, neurological, pulmonary, and/or renal disease, and/or surgical history which could interfere with the study efficacy, safety, conduct or the ability of the participant to complete the study based on the judgement of the investigator, or place the participant at risk during the trial or compromise the study objectives. 9. History or presence of any other clinically relevant medical, behavioral, or psychiatric disorder other than OSA that is associated with an impact on cognitive function. 10. History or presence of bipolar disorder, bipolar related disorders, schizophrenia, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, or other psychotic disorders according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria. 11. History of bariatric surgery within the past year or a history of any gastric bypass procedure. 12. Participants with movement or motor disorders such as Parkinson's disease, as they will not be able to complete the DSST. 13. Presence of renal impairment or calculated creatinine clearance \< 60 mL/minute. 14. Clinically significant ECG abnormality in the opinion of the investigator. 15. Presence of significant cardiovascular disease. 16. Laboratory value(s) outside the laboratory reference range that is considered to be clinically significant by the investigator (clinical chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis). NOTE: Screening labs may be repeated once. 17. Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, unless stabilized by appropriate medication for at least 3 months prior to Screening (a normal thyroid-stimulating hormone is required prior to Randomization at Baseline). 18. Use of any over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications that could affect the evaluation of EDS within a time period prior to the Baseline visit corresponding to at least 5 half-lives of the drug(s) or planned use of such drug(s) at some point throughout the duration of the 5-week double-blind treatment period. 19. Current or recent (within the past 2 years) diagnosis of a moderate or severe substance use disorder (excluding caffeine) according to DSM-5 criteria, or seeking treatment for a substance-related disorder. Nicotine use disorder is excluded only if it has an effect on sleep (ie, a participant who routinely awakens at night to smoke). 20. Excessive caffeine use. 21. Urine drug screen positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine, tricyclic antidepressants, propoxyphene, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, marijuana, morphine, ecstasy, oxycodone, buprenorphine, methadone, or phencyclidine at Screening or at any point throughout the duration of the study. 22. History of regular heavy use of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is excluded. Sporadic recreational users of THC can complete a repeat urine drug screen during the Screening period. If this is negative, the participant may be allowed to enter the study pending agreement to completely refrain from the use of THC during the course of the study. 23. Positive alcohol test at Screening. 24. Participants who binge drink, defined as 5 or more drinks in a day for men or 4 or more drinks in a day for women at least once in past month. 25. History of phenylketonuria or history of hypersensitivity to phenylalanine-derived products. 26. Currently receiving MAO inhibitors or having had received MAO inhibitors for 14 days prior to the Baseline visit. 27. Previous exposure to solriamfetol. 28. Received an investigational drug in the past 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the Baseline visit, or plans to use an investigational drug (other than the study drug) during the study. 29. Is currently participating in another clinical study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Advanced Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, PLLC
Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States
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Amphia Hospital
Breda, 4818 CK, Netherlands
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Bogan Sleep Consultants, LLC
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, United States
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CTI-Clinical Research Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45212, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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FutureSearch Trials of Neuroglogy
Austin, Texas, 78731, United States
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Henry Ford Health System
Novi, Michigan, 48377, United States
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Hospital Clinic de Barcelona
Barcelona, 08036, Spain
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Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau
Barcelona, 08041, Spain
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IRCCS Associazione Oasi Maria SS Onlus
Troina, Sicily, 94018, Italy
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IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, 40139, Italy
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele - Servizio Farmacia
Milan, Lombardy, 20132, Italy
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Instiut de Reccerca Biomedica de Lledia
Lleida, 25198, Spain
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Intrepid Research, LLC
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45245, United States
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Jodha Tishon Inc
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3A3, Canada
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MedSleep Inc. o/a Toronto Sleep Institute
Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1P2, Canada
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NeuroTrials Research Inc
Atlanta, Georgia, 30328, United States
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Royal Papworh Hospital
Cambridge, CB23 3RE, United Kingdom
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SDS Clinical Trials, Inc
Santa Ana, California, 92705, United States
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Sleep Medicine & Research Center
Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017, United States
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Sleep Therapy & Research Center
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Sleep and Performance Research Center
Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States
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Sleep-Waakcentrum SEIN
Heemstede, 2104 SW, Netherlands
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Southern California Institute for Respiratory Disease
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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The Center for Sleep & Wake Disorders
Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815, United States
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The Neurological Center of north Georgia.
Gainesville, Georgia, 30501, United States
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UOC Farmacia e Politiche del farmaco, edif 41
Pisa, 56126, Italy
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1, Canada
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