Effects of Eszopiclone on Sleep-dependent Learning in Schizophrenia

Summary

This study will determine whether eszopiclone will normalize sleep patterns and restore sleep-dependent enhancement of motor skill learning in patients with schizophrenia. The investigators will compare subjects taking a placebo to those taking 3 mg of eszopiclone with regard to: sleep architecture and sleep latency as measured by actigraphy and polysomnography and sleep-dependent motor skill learning.

Timeline

Start

2006-09

Primary completion

2012-09

Completion

2012-09

Drugs

Indications