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Approved therapies currently available

Merck & Co.
BELSOMRAApproved
suvorexant
Merck & Co.
Orexin Receptor Antagonist [EPC]oral2014
161M Part D

Competitive Landscape

45 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
16 programs
4
6
4
SuvorexantPhase 4
SuvorexantPhase 4
Suvorexant 20 mgPhase 4
suvorexantPhase 4
EsmirtazapinePhase 3
+11 more programs
Sharp Therapeutics
4
6
4
SuvorexantPhase 4
SuvorexantPhase 4
Suvorexant 20 mgPhase 4
suvorexantPhase 4
EsmirtazapinePhase 3
+11 more programs
Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.RAHWAY, NJ
4 programs
1
Multiple Sleep Latency TestN/A1 trial
SleepLife Application w/FitBitN/A1 trial
EsmirtazapinePHASE_31 trial
SuvorexantPHASE_31 trial
Active Trials
NCT02290405Completed89Est. Dec 2017
NCT03795129Unknown200Est. Feb 2019
NCT00482612Completed526Est. Aug 2008
+1 more trials
Astellas
AstellasChina - Shenyang
2 programs
2
ZolpidemPhase 41 trial
zolpidemPhase 41 trial
Active Trials
NCT00432198Completed122Est. Jan 2010
NCT00653562Completed11Est. Mar 2010
Pharmanovia
1 program
1
Chloral HydratePhase 41 trial
Active Trials
NCT06053840Completed100Est. May 2024
Lundbeck
LundbeckDenmark - Copenhagen
6 programs
1
5
MK0928, gaboxadolPhase 31 trial
MK0928, gaboxadol / Duration of Treatment - 1 yearPhase 31 trial
MK0928, gaboxadol / Duration of Treatment: 10 monthsPhase 31 trial
gaboxadolPhase 31 trial
gaboxadolPhase 31 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00940550Completed16Est. Aug 2009
NCT00095043Completed320
NCT00095069Completed600Est. Feb 2007
+3 more trials
Neurocrine Biosciences
2 programs
2
IndiplonPhase 31 trial
NBI-34060Phase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00232167Terminated380Est. Apr 2006
NCT00525941Withdrawn0Est. Jan 2008
Coordination Pharmaceuticals
1 program
1
AmitriptylinePhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT02139098Terminated23Est. Nov 2017
Idorsia
IdorsiaSwitzerland - Allschwil
3 programs
1
Daridorexant 10 mgPhase 21 trial
DaridorexantN/A1 trial
Daridorexant 50 mgN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06498128Recruiting785Est. Mar 2033
NCT06311864Completed90Est. May 2026
NCT05423717Completed166Est. Feb 2026
Purdue Pharma
Purdue PharmaCT - Stamford
2 programs
1
V117957 tabletsPhase 2
Bedtime routineN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03447665Completed30Est. Apr 2019
Innovation Pharmaceuticals
2 programs
1
Ningshen Danxiang Donkey-hide Gelatin Medicated PastePhase 21 trial
Dayzz mobile sleep trainingN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03955120Completed125Est. Dec 2020
NCT07504536Not Yet Recruiting60Est. Dec 2028
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
2 programs
1
1
PD 0200390Phase 21 trial
PD 0200390Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00722306Completed6Est. May 2008
NCT00569972Completed682Est. Jan 2009
Apsen Farmaceutica
1
APSTZDPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT07420816Not Yet Recruiting222Est. Sep 2027
EMS
EMSBrazil - Hortolândia
1 program
1
Hipnos 3Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03814135Withdrawn0Est. Mar 2022
Orion
1 program
1
TasipimidinePhase 2
Orion Pharma
Orion PharmaUK - Reading
1 program
1
TasipimidinePhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT06956495Completed190Est. Sep 2025
Imbrium Therapeutics
1
V117957 tabletsPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT04035200Completed114Est. Nov 2020
Human BioSciences
1
ZolpidemPhase 1/21 trial
Physical activity timingN/A1 trial
Sleep Parent TrainingN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06613958Completed36Est. Jun 2024
NCT07435740Not Yet Recruiting130Est. Jan 2031
NCT00494468Completed63Est. Mar 2004
Sunshine Biopharma
2
FoodPhase 11 trial
HEC83518 tabletsPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04667429Completed57Est. Jul 2021
NCT04596007Completed74Est. Sep 2020
Prevail Therapeutics
2
LY2624803Phase 11 trial
LY2624803Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT01257178Terminated0Est. Nov 2010
NCT01236105Completed21Est. Dec 2010
Neurim Pharmaceuticals
1
Neu-P11Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT01114126Completed24Est. Apr 2011
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
1 program
1
SB-649868Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00534872Withdrawn0Est. Oct 2007
Eisai
EisaiChina - Liaoning
9 programs
EszopicloneN/A1 trial
EszopicloneN/A1 trial
E2006PHASE_11 trial
E2006 1.0 mgPHASE_11 trial
Eszopiclone 3 mgPHASE_11 trial
+4 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02452684Completed4,876Est. Dec 2015
NCT02455271Completed438Est. Dec 2015
NCT01673880Completed40Est. Dec 2012
+6 more trials
Takeda
TakedaTOKYO, Japan
5 programs
RamelteonN/A1 trial
RamelteonPHASE_31 trial
RamelteonPHASE_31 trial
RamelteonPHASE_45 trials
Ramelteon, zolpidem and placeboPHASE_41 trial
Active Trials
NCT02058992Completed3,339Est. Apr 2013
NCT00869167Terminated2Est. Jun 2009
NCT00656994Completed122Est. Jul 2004
+6 more trials
Colorado Therapeutics
Colorado TherapeuticsCO - Louisville
3 programs
Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for InsomniaN/A1 trial
Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for InsomniaN/A1 trial
Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for InsomniaN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03365024Completed93Est. Jul 2019
NCT03366870Completed250Est. Jun 2020
NCT05683145Recruiting80Est. May 2026
ResMed
ResMedSAN DIEGO, CA
2 programs
ASV therapyN/A1 trial
AirCurve 10 ASVN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT07011966Recruiting25Est. Feb 2027
NCT02365064Completed78Est. Dec 2017
Angeles Therapeutics
Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomniaN/A1 trial
Sleep Healthy Using The InternetN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04308499Terminated24Est. Feb 2024
NCT06041581Enrolling By Invitation200Est. Jul 2027
Medica Corp
Medica CorpMA - Bedford
2 programs
Non-pharmacological approach of insomniaN/A
cyclamaxN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00484497Completed105
Neurovalens
NeurovalensUK - Belfast
2 programs
VeNSN/A1 trial
VeNSN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04452981Completed153Est. Jan 2023
NCT04219566Completed80Est. Jul 2022
IQVIA
IQVIADURHAM, NC
1 program
DaridorexantN/A

+15 more companies

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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PharmanoviaChloral Hydrate
TakedaRamelteon
EisaiLemborexant
TakedaRamelteon
AstellasZolpidem
Astellaszolpidem
TakedaRamelteon, zolpidem and placebo
Merck & Co.Suvorexant
EisaiLEM 5 mg
EisaiLemborexant
Coordination PharmaceuticalsAmitriptyline
EisaiEszopiclone 1 mg- Elderly
TakedaRamelteon
Neurocrine BiosciencesNBI-34060
Merck & Co.Esmirtazapine

Showing 15 of 50 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 10,477 patients across 50 trials

NCT06053840PharmanoviaChloral Hydrate

An Open-label Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Chloral Hydrate in Patients with Severe Insomnia

Start: Sep 2023Est. completion: May 2024100 patients
Phase 4Completed

Insomnia Prevalence and Treatment Impact on Systemic Hypertension

Start: May 2022Est. completion: Sep 20225 patients
Phase 4Terminated
NCT04742699EisaiLemborexant

An Open-label, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Transitioning to Lemborexant in Japanese Subjects With Insomnia

Start: Mar 2021Est. completion: Jun 202297 patients
Phase 4Completed

The Exploratory Study to Investigate the Effect of Ramelteon for Insomnia Patients With Major Depressive Disorder by Using Actigraphy

Start: May 2017Est. completion: Jan 201826 patients
Phase 4Completed

Zolpidem Postmarketing Study in Adolescent Patients With Insomnia

Start: Feb 2007Est. completion: Jan 2010122 patients
Phase 4Completed

Zolpidem (Myslee) Post Marketing Study in Adolescent Patients With Insomnia - Evaluation With Polysomnography

Start: Nov 2006Est. completion: Mar 201011 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00568789TakedaRamelteon, zolpidem and placebo

Safety of Ramelteon in Elderly Subjects

Start: Jun 2006Est. completion: Sep 200633 patients
Phase 4Completed

A Study of Suvorexant (MK-4305) for the Treatment of Insomnia Disorder in Participants With Opioid Use Disorder (MK-4305-098)

Start: Oct 2025Est. completion: Jun 2027300 patients
Phase 3Recruiting

A Study to Evaluate Next-Dose Transition From Zolpidem to Lemborexant (LEM) for the Treatment of Insomnia

Start: Jul 2019Est. completion: Jun 202053 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT02783729EisaiLemborexant

Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lemborexant in Subjects 55 Years and Older With Insomnia Disorder (SUNRISE 1)

Start: May 2016Est. completion: Jan 20181,006 patients
Phase 3Completed

Alternative Dosing Regimens in the Pharmacotherapy of Insomnia

Start: May 2014Est. completion: Nov 201723 patients
Phase 3Terminated
NCT00770692EisaiEszopiclone 1 mg- Elderly

A Phase III Study of Eszopiclone in Patients With Insomnia (Study SEP 190-150)

Start: Oct 2008Est. completion: May 2010369 patients
Phase 3Completed

Ramelteon for Insomnia Comorbid With Asthma

Start: Mar 2008Est. completion: Jun 20092 patients
Phase 3Terminated

An Exploratory Study of NBI-34060 Capsules and Next Day Functioning

Start: Sep 2007Est. completion: Jan 20080
Phase 3Withdrawn

Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Esmirtazapine in Participants With Chronic Primary Insomnia (P05706)

Start: Dec 2006Est. completion: Aug 2008526 patients
Phase 3Completed

VEC-162 Study in Healthy Adult Volunteers in a Model of Insomnia

Start: Feb 2006Est. completion: Aug 2006411 patients
Phase 3Completed

Study Of Indiplon/Placebo With Sertraline In Insomnia Co-Existing With Depression

Start: Nov 2005Est. completion: Apr 2006380 patients
Phase 3Terminated

Study of MK0928 in Healthy Adult Volunteers in a Model of Insomnia (0928-006)(COMPLETED)

Start: Feb 2005Est. completion: Dec 2005663 patients
Phase 3Completed

An Investigational Study of MK0928 in Adult Outpatients With Insomnia (0928-014)(COMPLETED)

Start: Feb 2005Est. completion: Oct 2006900 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00102154LundbeckMK0928, gaboxadol / Duration of Treatment: 10 months

An Investigational Drug Study in Healthy Adult Volunteers in a Model of Insomnia (0928-007)

Start: Jan 20050
Phase 3Withdrawn
NCT00095069LundbeckMK0928, gaboxadol / Duration of Treatment - 1 year

Efficacy and Safety of MK0928 for Insomnia in Adults (0928-003)(COMPLETED)

Start: Oct 2004Est. completion: Feb 2007600 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00095043LundbeckMK0928, gaboxadol

Safety of MK0928 on Insomnia in the Elderly (0928-005)(COMPLETED)

Start: Oct 2004320 patients
Phase 3Completed

Efficacy of Ramelteon in Subjects With Chronic Insomnia

Start: Feb 2003Est. completion: Sep 20041,213 patients
Phase 3Completed

Long-Term Efficacy of Ramelteon on Endocrine Function in Adult Subjects With Chronic Insomnia

Start: Jan 2003Est. completion: Jul 2004122 patients
Phase 3Completed

Efficacy and Safety of APSTZD in the Treatment of Insomnia Disorder

Start: Mar 2026Est. completion: Sep 2027222 patients
Phase 2Not Yet Recruiting
NCT07504536Innovation PharmaceuticalsNingshen Danxiang Donkey-hide Gelatin Medicated Paste

Ning Shen Dan Xiang Gao Fang for Heart-Kidney Disharmony Insomnia

Start: Mar 2026Est. completion: Dec 202860 patients
Phase 2Not Yet Recruiting

Efficacy and Tolerability of Tasipimidine in Sleepless Patients

Start: Aug 2023Est. completion: Sep 2025190 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT05423717IdorsiaDaridorexant 10 mg

Dose-finding Study Assessing the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Daridorexant in Subjects Aged 10 to < 18 Years With Insomnia Disorder

Start: Sep 2022Est. completion: Feb 2026166 patients
Phase 2Completed

Efficacy and Safety of Two Doses of Hipnos in the Treatment of Adults With Insomnia

Start: Jan 2021Est. completion: Mar 20220
Phase 2Withdrawn

Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Study of V117957 in Subjects With Insomnia Associated With Alcohol Cessation

Start: Sep 2019Est. completion: Nov 2020114 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Randomized, Double Blind, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled, Multicenter Outpatient Trial Of PD 0200390 In Adults With Primary Insomnia

Start: Oct 2007Est. completion: Jan 2009682 patients
Phase 2Completed

Single Dose Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Three Different Doses of Zolpidem in Children

Start: Oct 2002Est. completion: Mar 200463 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Study of HEC83518 Tablets

Start: Jan 2021Est. completion: Jul 202157 patients
Phase 1Completed

The Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Study of HEC83518 Tablets in Chinses Healthy Subjects

Start: Apr 2020Est. completion: Sep 202074 patients
Phase 1Completed

Open-Label Study of Bioavailability of E2006 Tablet Versus Capsule Formulations

Start: Aug 2012Est. completion: Dec 201240 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT01463098EisaiE2006 1.0 mg

A 2-Part Single Dose Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of E2006

Start: Oct 2011Est. completion: Aug 2012122 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics of LY2624803 in Subjects With Hepatic Impairment

Start: Nov 2010Est. completion: Nov 20100
Phase 1Terminated

Effect of Activated Charcoal and Time of Dose on the Pharmacokinetics of LY2624803 in Healthy Subject

Start: Oct 2010Est. completion: Dec 201021 patients
Phase 1Completed

Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Neu-P11 in Subjects With Primary Insomnia

Start: Apr 2010Est. completion: Apr 201124 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT01055834EisaiEszopiclone 3 mg

A Bioequivalence and Food Effect Study of SEP-190 in Japanese Healthy Subjects (Study SEP 190-102)

Start: Jan 2010Est. completion: Feb 201042 patients
Phase 1Completed

Pharmacokinetic and Safety of Ramelteon Between Adolescents With Insomnia and Healthy Adults

Start: Nov 2009Est. completion: Apr 201156 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00940550LundbeckProlonged-release melatonin

Study to Investigate the Effects of Melatonin, Temazepam & Zolpidem on Sleep EEG in Men and Women

Start: Jul 2009Est. completion: Aug 200916 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study To Investigate The Absorption, Metabolism And Excretion Of [14C] PD 0200390 In Six Healthy Male Volunteers

Start: May 2008Est. completion: May 20086 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetic Profile of SB-649868 in Elderly and Female Population

Start: Oct 2007Est. completion: Oct 20070
Phase 1Withdrawn

Effects of Ramelteon on Driving Ability

Start: Mar 2006Est. completion: Jul 200630 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT07435740Human BioSciencesSleep Parent Training

Parent-Mediated Telehealth Intervention for Insomnia in Young Autistic Children

Start: Jun 2026Est. completion: Jan 2031130 patients
N/ANot Yet Recruiting

ASV Therapy for Insomnia

Start: Mar 2026Est. completion: Feb 202725 patients
N/ARecruiting

Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Anesthesia-Induced Sleep Therapy for Refractory Insomnia

Start: Dec 2025Est. completion: Aug 2027180 patients
N/ANot Yet Recruiting
NCT06498128IdorsiaDaridorexant

Registry to Collect Information on Pregnancy, Neonatal, and Infant Outcomes in Pregnant Women Exposed to QUVIVIQ®

Start: Nov 2024Est. completion: Mar 2033785 patients
N/ARecruiting
NCT06311864IdorsiaDaridorexant 50 mg

Real-World Observational Study on Patient-Reported Outcomes in the Treatment of Insomnia With Daridorexant in Canada

Start: Jun 2024Est. completion: May 202690 patients
N/ACompleted

Phase Legend

PreclinicalLab & animal studies
Phase 1Safety & dosing
Phase 2Efficacy testing
Phase 3Large-scale trials
On MarketApproved & available

Key Insights

20 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
3 actively recruiting trials targeting 10,477 patients
30 companies competing in this space

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