Drugs / Filorexant
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Filorexant

also known as MK-6096

Small molecule

Developed for
diabetic polyneuropathy · insomnia · major depressive disorder · migraine disorder
Investigated by
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Trials 5

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 11 trial · 1 met primary
Phase 1 NCT02549027 Nov 2009 → Apr 2010 — Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Completed Met primary
Phase 24 trials · 1 met primary · 3 missed
Phase 2 NCT01554176 May 2012 → Sep 2013 major depressive disorder Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Terminated Missed primary Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2 NCT01564459 Mar 2012 → Apr 2013 diabetic polyneuropathy Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT01513291 Feb → Oct 2012 migraine disorder Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT01021852 Nov 2009 → Feb 2011 insomnia Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Completed Met primary

Evidence & citations 5 cited values

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Known as Filorexant “BACKGROUND: Filorexant (MK-6096) is an orexin receptor antagonist; here, we evaluate the efficacy of filorexant in the treatment of insomnia in adults.” PMID 26979830 ↗ Aug 2016
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NCT01554176 ↗

Known as MK-6096 “BACKGROUND: Filorexant (MK-6096) is an orexin receptor antagonist; here, we evaluate the efficacy of filorexant in the treatment of insomnia in adults.” PMID 26979830 ↗ Aug 2016
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NCT01564459 ↗

NCT01513291 ↗

NCT02549027 ↗

Action Inhibit “the orexin receptor antagonist filorexant” PMID 28582570 ↗ Aug 2017
Modality Small molecule — CHEMBL2107822 ↗
Route Oral “Patients (18 to <65 years) with insomnia received 1 of 4 doses of oral filorexant (2.5, 5, 10, 20mg) once daily at bedtime during one period and matching placebo in the other period.” PMID 26979830 ↗ Aug 2016