๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-03

Evaluating the Effects of Tasimelteon vs. Placebo in Treating Pediatric Insomnia (NCT06953869)

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized Study to Evaluate the Effects of Tasimelteon vs. Placebo in Treating Pediatric Insomnia

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Vanda Pharmaceuticals

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a multicenter, double-blind, randomized study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a daily single oral dose of tasimelteon and matching placebo in male and female pediatric participants with insomnia disorder.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Dothan, Alabama

Age range: 2 Years to 17 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (35 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 35 sites.

  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Dothan, Alabama
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Irvine, California
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Miami, Florida
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Miami Lakes, Florida
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Winter Park, Florida
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Snellville, Georgia
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Stockbridge, Georgia
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Naperville, Illinois
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Great Falls, Montana
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Cleveland, Ohio
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Columbia, South Carolina
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Nashville, Tennessee
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Houston, Texas
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Plano, Texas
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” San Antonio, Texas
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” San Antonio, Texas
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Berlin,
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Leipzig,
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Bydgoszcz,
  • Vanda Investigational Site โ€” Gdansk,

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (202) 734-3400

Email: VEC162@vandapharma.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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