scholarly journals 164 Pooled Analyses of Patient-Reported Sleep Onset and Maintenance from Two Phase 3 Studies of Lemborexant

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Rosenberg ◽  
Gary Zammit ◽  
Jane Yardley ◽  
Kate Pinner ◽  
Carlos Perdomo ◽  
...  

Abstract:Study Objective(s):The dual orexin receptor antagonist, lemborexant (LEM), is being investigated for the treatment of insomnia disorder. Drugs targeting the orexin system, like LEM, may decrease wakefulness and promote sleep with fewer potential adverse effects (AEs) than some currently available pharmacological insomnia therapies. LEM has been studied in 2 pivotal phase 3 trials for insomnia disorder, SUNRISE-1 (NCT02783729; E2006-G000-304) and SUNRISE-2 (NCT02952820; E2006-G000-303). Analyses presented here are derived from patient-reported (subjective) efficacy data pooled from SUNRISE-1 and SUNRISE-2 during 1-month of treatment in adult and elderly (age ≥65y) subjects with DSM-5 insomnia disorder.Method:SUNRISE-1 was a 1-month, double-blind, randomized, placebo (PBO)- and active-controlled (zolpidem tartrate extended-release 6.25mg [ZOL; not reported), parallel-group study in 1006 subjects (age ≥55y). SUNRISE-2 was a 12-month (6-month PBO-controlled, 6-month active treatment), double-blind study in 949 subjects (age ≥18y). In both studies, subjects were randomized to PBO, LEM5, or LEM10 (SUNRISE-1 subjects could also be randomized to ZOL; not included in pooled analysis) following a 2-week PBO run-in. Changes from baseline (BL) in subjective sleep onset latency (sSOL), subjective sleep efficiency (sSE), and subjective wake after sleep onset (sWASO) were analyzed using mixed effect model repeated measurement analysis. Sleep onset and sleep maintenance responders were analyzed via Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel test stratified by study, region and age group.Results:The pooled analysis set comprised 1693 subjects (PBO, n=527; LEM5, n=582; LEM10, n=584). Reductions from BL in sSOL were significantly greater for LEM5 and LEM10 vs PBO during the first 7 days of treatment and at the end of Month 1 (all comparisons P<0.0001). Both doses of LEM significantly increased sSE from BL (P<0.001 both time points) more than PBO and reduced sWASO from BL (P<0.0001 first 7 days [both doses]; P<0.05 [LEM5] and P<0.001 [LEM10] at Month 1) more than PBO. After the first 7 days and at the end of Month 1, the proportion of sSOL responders (≤20 min if BL >30 min) was statistically significantly larger for LEM5 and LEM10 vs PBO (first 7 days: both P<0.0001; last 7 days of Month 1: both P<0.001) and the proportion of sWASO responders (≤60 minutes and a reduction from BL by >10 min, if BL >60 min) was statistically significantly larger for LEM5 and LEM10 vs PBO (first 7 days: both P<0.01; last 7 days of Month 1: both P<0.05). LEM was well tolerated. Most AEs were mild to moderate in severity, and rates of severe or serious AEs were low.Conclusions:LEM improved sleep onset and sleep maintenance in adult and elderly subjects with insomnia disorder, and was well tolerated. Average values on sleep maintenance endpoints showed that subjects treated with LEM obtained >1 hour of additional sleep per night vs subjects who received PBO.Funding Acknowledgements:Supported by Eisai Inc.

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikko Kärppä ◽  
Jane Yardley ◽  
Kate Pinner ◽  
Gleb Filippov ◽  
Gary Zammit ◽  
...  

Abstract Study Objectives To assess long-term efficacy and safety of lemborexant (LEM), a novel dual orexin receptor antagonist, versus placebo in adults with insomnia disorder. Methods This was a 12-month, global, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group phase 3 study comprising a 6-month placebo-controlled period (reported here) followed by a 6-month active-treatment-only period (reported separately). A total of 949 participants with insomnia (age ≥18 years) were randomized, received treatment with an oral dose of placebo or LEM (5 mg [LEM5] or 10 mg [LEM10]) and were analyzed. Sleep onset and sleep maintenance endpoints were analyzed from daily electronic sleep diary data. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were monitored throughout the study. Results Decreases from baseline in patient-reported (subjective) sleep onset latency and subjective wake after sleep onset, and increases from baseline in subjective sleep efficiency, were significantly greater with LEM5 and LEM10 versus placebo. Significant benefits over placebo were observed at the end of month 6, and at most time points assessed over the 6-month period, indicating long-term sustained efficacy of LEM. A significantly greater percentage of sleep onset responders and sleep maintenance responders were observed with LEM treatment versus placebo. Participants treated with LEM reported a significant improvement in quality of sleep after 6 months versus placebo. The majority of TEAEs were mild or moderate. There was a low rate of serious TEAEs and no deaths. Conclusions LEM5 and LEM10 provided significant benefit on sleep onset and sleep maintenance in individuals with insomnia disorder versus placebo, and was well tolerated. Clinical trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02952820; ClinicalTrialsRegister.eu, EudraCT Number 2015-001463-39


SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A184-A184
Author(s):  
G Zammit ◽  
J Yardley ◽  
K Pinner ◽  
M Moline

Abstract Introduction In addition to analyzing treatment response by comparing change from baseline (CFB) between active treatment and placebo (PBO), it is also informative to evaluate the percent of patients with a given magnitude of response. This can help establish the expected degree of improvement for patients, thereby helping to determine treatment success. Methods SUNRISE-2 (NCT02952820; E2006-G000-303) was a randomized, double-blind, global phase 3 study of lemborexant (LEM) in adults (≥18y) with insomnia disorder. Subjects received PBO or LEM (5mg [LEM5]; 10mg [LEM10]) for 6mo. LEM subjects continued their original dose, while PBO subjects were rerandomized to LEM for another 6mo (not reported here). Responder profiles were constructed separately for patient-reported, sleep diary-based subjective sleep onset and sleep maintenance based on the cumulative proportion of subjects with CFBs in 10-minute increments for subjective sleep onset latency (sSOL) or subjective wake after sleep onset (sWASO), respectively. The proportion was based on number of subjects with baseline data (denominator) and data available at time of visit; study dropouts were considered nonresponders. Results Baseline values were similar (median sSOL [min]: PBO, 55.9; LEM5, 53.6; LEM10, 55.7; mean[SD] sWASO [min]: PBO, 132.5[80.2]; LEM5, 132.8[82.5]; LEM10, 136.8[87.4]). At 6mo, a higher percentage of subjects with CFB of ≥20min in sSOL was observed with LEM versus PBO (PBO, 30.4%; LEM5, 45.5%; LEM10, 44.9%). At 12mo, a similar percentage of responders with a ≥20min CFB in sSOL was observed for LEM (LEM5, 40.4%; LEM10, 43.3%). A higher percentage of subjects with a CFB in sWASO of ≥60min was observed for LEM versus PBO at 6mo (PBO, 24.2%; LEM5, 27.8%: LEM10, 30.2%); similar percentages were observed at 12mo with LEM (LEM5, 27.8%; LEM10, 27.7%). The majority of treatment-emergent adverse events were mild/moderate. Conclusion LEM treatment provided important levels of sustained efficacy over the long term. LEM was well tolerated. Support Eisai Inc.


SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A182-A182
Author(s):  
M Moline ◽  
Y Inoue ◽  
K Pinner ◽  
C Perdomo ◽  
G Filippov ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction In SUNRISE-2 (NCT02952820; E2006-G000-303), the dual orexin receptor antagonist lemborexant (LEM) demonstrated significant benefit versus placebo (PBO) on subjective sleep endpoints over 6mo in subjects age ≥18y; benefits were sustained over 12mo. Here we present 12mo efficacy and safety data for LEM from the elderly (≥65y) subgroup. Methods SUNRISE-2 was a 12mo, randomized, double-blind, PBO-controlled (first 6mo [Period 1]), global phase 3 study. During Period 1, subjects were randomized to PBO or LEM (5mg, [LEM5]; 10mg, [LEM10]). During Period 2 (second 6mo), LEM subjects continued their assigned dose while PBO subjects were rerandomized to LEM5 or LEM10 (not reported here). Patient-reported (subjective) sleep endpoints were assessed from sleep diary data (sleep onset latency [sSOL]; sleep efficiency [sSE]; wake after sleep onset [sWASO]). Results Of the 949 subjects in the Full Analysis Set, 262 were age ≥65y. At 6mo, in subjects ≥65y, median sSOL significantly decreased from baseline for LEM5 (−21.7) and LEM10 (−26.0) versus PBO (−10.8; P&lt;0.0001, P&lt;0.01, respectively). At 12mo, LEM5 and LEM10 subjects maintained decreases in median sSOL (−29.3, −34.3, respectively). At 6mo, the mean (SD) increase from baseline in sSE was significantly larger versus PBO (8.5[13.3]) for LEM5 (16.9[13.6]; P&lt;0.001) and LEM10 (14.9[15.9]; P&lt;0.01). At 12mo, mean (SD) increase in sSE was maintained for LEM5 (18.1[12.5]) and LEM10 (18.0[16.8]). At 6mo, mean (SD) change from baseline in sWASO was significantly decreased versus PBO (−26.5 [52.9]) for LEM5 and LEM10 (−54.8[64.4], P&lt;0.01; −51.4[69.3], P&lt;0.05, respectively). At 12mo, mean (SD) decrease in sWASO was maintained for LEM5 (−58.6[46.0]) and LEM10 (−60.9[80.4]). Over 12mo, the most common (&gt;10% either group) treatment emergent adverse events with LEM5 and LEM10, respectively, were somnolence (9.3%, 19.0%), nasopharyngitis (9.3%, 10.7%), and headache (10.5%, 6.0%). Conclusion In elderly subjects, LEM demonstrated efficacy at 6mo, which persisted at 12mo; LEM was well tolerated. Support Eisai Inc.


SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A186-A187
Author(s):  
M Moline ◽  
Y Inoue ◽  
N Kubota ◽  
K Pinner ◽  
C Perdomo ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction Lemborexant (LEM), a dual orexin receptor antagonist, demonstrated significant benefits vs placebo on patient-reported sleep outcomes in adults age ≥18y in SUNRISE-2 (NCT02952820; E2006-G000-303). The impact of intrinsic factors (sex, race, and region) on LEM efficacy outcomes was assessed. Methods SUNRISE-2 was a randomized, double-blind, global phase 3 study in adults age ≥18y with insomnia disorder (Full Analysis Set, n=949). Subjects received placebo (n=318) or LEM (5mg [LEM5], n=316; 10mg [LEM10]; n=315) for 6 months. At 6 months, placebo subjects were rerandomized to LEM for another 6 months (not reported here); LEM subjects remained on their assigned dose. Sleep diary-based (subjective) sleep onset latency (sSOL) and wake after sleep onset (sWASO) were assessed for prespecified patient subgroups including: sex (male [n=302], female [n=647]), race (white [n=679], black [n=76], Asian [n=178]), and region (North America [n=302], Europe/New Zealand [n=483], Asia [n=164]). Analyses were not controlled for multiplicity. Results LEM5 and LEM10 provided numerically greater median reductions (improvement) from baseline in sSOL vs placebo at 6 months in across all subgroups examined. Also, LEM5 and LEM10 led to mean reductions (improvement) from baseline at 6 months in sWASO for all subgroups. While several subgroups had small numbers of subjects, changes from baseline in sSOL and sWASO were in the direction of improvement in the majority of subgroups. Pharmacokinetic analyses showed no important differences in exposure by these factors. Conclusion LEM treatment demonstrated efficacy in improving sSOL and sWASO across patient subgroups, supporting common dosing instructions for both sexes and all races. Support Eisai Inc.


SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A181-A182
Author(s):  
J Yardley ◽  
Y Inoue ◽  
K Pinner ◽  
C Perdomo ◽  
G Filippov ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction In SUNRISE-2 (NCT02952820; E2006-G000-303), while lemborexant (LEM) provided significant benefit versus placebo (PBO) on sleep-diary measurements over 6mo, some improvement was noted in PBO subjects. We report outcomes from PBO subjects rerandomized to LEM during the last 6mo of SUNRISE-2. Methods SUNRISE-2 was a randomized, double-blind, global phase 3 study in adults (≥18y) with insomnia disorder. Subjects received PBO or LEM (5mg [LEM5]; 10mg [LEM10]) for 6mo. PBO subjects were rerandomized to LEM for another 6mo; LEM subjects continued assigned treatment. Changes from 6mo baseline (calculated after PBO completion) in subjective sleep onset latency (sSOL), subjective sleep efficiency (sSE), and subjective wake after sleep onset (sWASO) are reported for rerandomized subjects. Results At study baseline for PBO subjects (n=318), median sSOL (min) was 55.9, mean (SD) sSE (%) and sWASO (min) were 61.3 (17.8) and 132.5 (80.2), respectively. The 6mo baseline values for rerandomized PBO-LEM5 (n=133) and PBO-LEM10 (n=125) subjects, respectively, were: median sSOL, 31.2, 34.3; mean (SD) sSE, 70.5 (20.2), 71.1 (18.0); mean (SD) sWASO, 105.1 (80.6), 100.1 (84.6). Median sSOL decreased from the 6mo baseline after 1mo (PBO-LEM5, −3.2; PBO-LEM10, −2.9) and 6mo (PBO-LEM5, −2.7; PBO-LEM10, −5.0). Mean (SD) sSE increased from the 6mo baseline after 1mo (PBO-LEM5, 3.9 [12.1]; PBO-LEM10, 3.5 [8.1]) and 6mo (PBO-LEM5, 3.9 [13.6]; PBO-LEM10, 4.5 [13.0]). Mean (SD) sWASO decreased after 1mo (PBO-LEM5, −8.5 [49.4]; PBO-LEM10, −5.7 [36.1]) and 6mo (PBO-LEM5, −8.2 [49.0]; PBO-LEM10, −10.0 [58.8]). Treatment-emergent adverse events incidence was similar during PBO (62.7%) and LEM treatment (PBO-LEM5, 54.9%; PBO-LEM10, 57.7%). Adverse events were consistent with those seen in the initial 6mo of treatment for patients originally randomized to LEM. Conclusion Rerandomization to LEM was associated with additional improvement in sleep outcomes following the PBO-related response. LEM benefit was evident after 1mo and was sustained throughout treatment. LEM was well tolerated. Support Eisai Inc.


SLEEP ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A150-A151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phyllis C Zee ◽  
Patricia Murphy ◽  
Jane Yardley ◽  
Kate Pinner ◽  
Dinesh Kumar ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A52-A52
Author(s):  
C Drake ◽  
J Yardley ◽  
K Pinner ◽  
M Moline

Abstract Introduction In Study 303 (SUNRISE-2), significantly more subjects reported a positive effect of lemborexant (LEM), a dual orexin receptor antagonist, versus placebo (PBO) on their sleep at 1mo, 3mo and 6mo, as assessed by items 1–3 of the Patient Global Impression–Insomnia (PGI-I). LEM-treated subjects also reported larger and statistically significant decreases in the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) versus PBO. This analysis examined potential LEM tolerance via patient-reported ratings of medication strength on PGI-I item 4 in subjects with moderate/severe insomnia. Methods In this 12mo double-blind, PBO-controlled (first 6mo), phase 3 study, subjects ≥18y with insomnia disorder and ISI scores ≥15 were randomized to PBO (n=318) or LEM (5mg, [LEM5], n=316; 10mg, [LEM10], n=315). The ISI and PGI-I were administered at 1mo, 3mo and 6mo. Results The percentage of subjects with moderate (ISI=15–21; n=692) or severe (ISI=22–28; n=223) insomnia at baseline who rated LEM as “just right” increased from 1mo (moderate: LEM5=46.4%; LEM10=43.3%; PBO=31.3%; severe: LEM5=35.8%; LEM10=40.6%; PBO=15.0%) to 6mo (moderate: LEM5=56.5%; LEM10=53.9%; PBO=39.7%; severe: LEM5= 54.8%; LEM10=55.4%; PBO=21.6%). Ratings of “too weak” decreased over 6 months in both ISI severity groups. PBO group ratings of “too weak” always exceeded the LEM groups by &gt;15%. Ratings of “too strong” were low and stable over time. Conclusions Findings suggest that LEM tolerance does not occur over 6mo with either LEM dose since patient perceptions of LEM treatment being “too weak” did not increase over the study period. These data support the persistent efficacy of long-term LEM treatment for chronic insomnia.


SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A199-A200
Author(s):  
G Zammit ◽  
D Seboek Kinter ◽  
C Bassetti ◽  
D Leger ◽  
V Hermann ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction Daridorexant, a potent and selective orally administered dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA), has shown dose-dependent efficacy and is well tolerated with minimal residual next-morning effects in two phase 2 studies in adult and elderly subjects with insomnia disorder. Following the favorable phase 2 results, clinical development was pursued with two pivotal phase 3 multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled studies to further assess efficacy and safety in adult and elderly subjects with insomnia disorder. Long-term safety and tolerability are being further evaluated in a double-blind placebo-controlled extension study. Methods Each of the pivotal studies include ~900 patients (~40% ≥65y), randomized 1:1:1 to one of two daridorexant arms or placebo. The studies differ in dose only (10 or 25 mg [NCT03545191], 25 or 50 mg [NCT03575104]). Both report objective primary outcomes at 1 and 3 months based on PSG (WASO and LSP). Secondary endpoints include self-reported nighttime benefit with Total Sleep Time (sTST), and daytime benefit using the validated Insomnia Daytime Symptoms and Impacts Questionnaire (IDSIQ). The patients undergo screening (7-13 d) and run-in (7-18 d) periods establishing eligibility and baseline, a 3-month double-blind treatment period, followed by a placebo run-out (7 d) to evaluate rebound insomnia and withdrawal effects and a 30-day safety follow-up. Additionally, subjects completing treatment could enroll in the 40-week double-blinded placebo-controlled extension trial [NCT03679884] to assess long-term safety. Results Enrollment in NCT03575104 (25/50 mg) was successfully completed and involves 76 sites across 10 countries; expected completion March 2020. Recruitment to study NCT03545191 (10/25 mg) is advanced; completion expected June 2020. Conclusion The comprehensive daridorexant phase 3 program includes 3 dose levels and replication of objective and subjective measurements at 1 and 3 months, while assessing self-reported nighttime benefit, and benefit during the day with a validated PRO instrument, as well as safety in insomnia disorder. Support Medical writing Randall Watson, (Idorsia). These studies were sponsored by Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.


SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A184-A185
Author(s):  
R Rosenberg ◽  
D Kumar ◽  
K Pinner ◽  
C Perdomo ◽  
M Moline

Abstract Introduction In Phase 3 SUNRISE-1 (NCT02783729; E2006-G000-304) and SUNRISE-2 (NCT02952820; E2006-G000-303), lemborexant (LEM) provided significant benefit versus placebo on sleep diary-based sleep onset/maintenance outcomes over 1mo and 6mo, respectively, in subjects with insomnia disorder. The impact of LEM on patient-reported fatigue, assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), in subjects with clinically significant fatigue (CSF) at baseline was examined for each study. Methods SUNRISE-1 was a 1mo, randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled, parallel-group study in female (≥55y) and male (≥65y) subjects (n=1006); subjects received placebo, LEM 5mg (LEM5), LEM 10mg (LEM10) or zolpidem tartrate extended-release (not reported here). SUNRISE-2 was a 12mo, randomized, double-blind study in subjects age ≥18y (n=949). Subjects received placebo, LEM5, or LEM10 for 6mo. Placebo subjects were rerandomized to LEM5 or LEM10 for another 6mo; LEM subjects continued assigned treatment. CSF was defined as FSS total score (FSSts) ≥36. Results In subjects with baseline CSF, in SUNRISE-1, baseline FSSts was 46.8, 46.5, and 46.6 in placebo (n=117), LEM5 (n=157), and LEM10 (n=153) groups, respectively, and, in SUNRISE-2, was 45.7, 46.4, and 45.8 in placebo (n=169), LEM5 (n=181), and LEM10 (n=173) groups, respectively. At 1mo, mean changes from baseline in FSSts were not significantly different vs placebo for LEM5 in both studies, and for LEM10 in SUNRISE-1. In SUNRISE-2, LEM10 significantly decreased mean [SD] FSSts from baseline vs placebo at 1mo (LEM10, −11.2[13.9] vs placebo, −8.7[10.5]; P=0.03). By 6mo in SUNRISE-2, both LEM5 and LEM10 significantly decreased mean [SD] FSSts from baseline versus placebo (LEM5, −15.4[13.8]; LEM10, −15.0[14.2] vs placebo, −11.2[11.6]; both P&lt;0.05). At 12mo, mean [SD] FSSts improvements were sustained for LEM5 (−20.4[12.8]) and LEM10 (−18.1[14.7]). Conclusion In subjects with CSF, longer treatments (&gt;1mo) may be needed to observe significant FSSts improvements, which were evident at 6mo and sustained at 12mo with continuous LEM treatment. Support Eisai Inc.


2019 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. S326
Author(s):  
R. Rosenberg ◽  
G. Zammit ◽  
J. Yardley ◽  
K. Pinner ◽  
D. Kumar ◽  
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