The Effects of Modafinil on Waking Function and on Sleep in Individuals With Primary Insomnia

Summary

This study examines how treatment with the drug modafinil, by itself or in combination with cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia (CBT-I), may improve daytime functioning and/or diminish the severity of insomnia.

Timeline

Start

2005-01

Primary completion

2007-08

Completion

2007-08

Publications

• Background Perlis ML, Smith MT, Orff H, Enright T, Nowakowski S, Jungquist C, Plotkin K. The effects of modafinil and cognitive behavior therapy on sleep continuity in patients with primary insomnia. Sleep. 2004 Jun 15;27(4):715-25. doi: 10.1093/sleep/27.4.715.

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