Efficacy and Safety of Zolpidem-MR Administered Over a Long Term Period as Needed for Insomnia (ZOLONG)

Summary

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the hypnotic efficacy of zolpidem-MR 12.5 mg in comparison with placebo, when administered over a long-term period, on an "as needed" basis, in patients with chronic primary insomnia. Secondary objectives of the study are to evaluate the drug taking behavior over a long-term period and the clinical safety and tolerability of zolpidem-MR 12.5 mg in comparison to placebo administered over a long-term period, on an as needed basis.

Timeline

Start

2004-08

Primary completion

2006-01

Completion

2006-01

Publications

• Results Krystal AD, Erman M, Zammit GK, Soubrane C, Roth T; ZOLONG Study Group. Long-term efficacy and safety of zolpidem extended-release 12.5 mg, administered 3 to 7 nights per week for 24 weeks, in patients with chronic primary insomnia: a 6-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study. Sleep. 2008 Jan;31(1):79-90. doi: 10.1093/sleep/31.1.79.

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