Hypnotics to Improve Polysomnography Yield: Eszopiclone vs Ramelteon?

Summary

This study is being conducted to determine if eszopiclone is as effective as ramelteon when used as a pre-medication (sleeping pill) in sleep studies performed to diagnose and treat sleep apnea.

Timeline

Start

2008-12

Primary completion

2010-09

Completion

2010-10

Publications

• Background Lettieri CJ, Quast TN, Eliasson AH, Andrada T. Eszopiclone improves overnight polysomnography and continuous positive airway pressure titration: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Sleep. 2008 Sep;31(9):1310-6.

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