A Study of Pitolisant in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Pitolisant Followed by an Open-Label Extension in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 6 Years and older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, global clinical study to assess the efficacy and safety of pitolisant in patients living with Prader-Willi syndrome. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of pitolisant in treating excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients ≥6 years of age with Prader-Willi syndrome. Secondary objectives include assessing the impact of pitolisant on: Irritable and disruptive behaviors Hyperphagia Other behavioral problems including social withdrawal, stereotypic behavior, hyperactivity/noncompliance, and inappropriate speech
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Official eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Genetically confirmed diagnosis of PWS * Excessive daytime sleepiness * Has a consistent parent/caregiver (preferably the same person throughout the study) who is willing and able to complete the required study assessments. * In the opinion of the Investigator, the patient/parent(s)/caregiver(s)/legal guardian(s) are capable of understanding and complying with the requirements of the protocol and administration of oral study drug. Exclusion Criteria: * Has a diagnosis of sleep apnea (OSA, CSA) that is not adequately controlled * Has a diagnosis of hypersomnia due to another sleep/medical disorder * Participation in an interventional research study involving another investigational medication, device, or behavioral treatment within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of the investigational medication prior to Screening
Study sites (23)
CA
- Santa Monica Clinical Trials · Los Angeles, CA 90025Samantha Montenez · Study contact · 310-586-0843 · e. smontanez@smclinicaltrials.comDaniel Norman, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Los Angeles
- Center of Excellence in Diabetes and Endocrinology · Sacramento, CA 95821-2123Natalie Marlen · Study contact · 279-210-9814 · marlenn@sutterhealth.orgGnanagurudasan Prakasam, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Sacramento
- Rady Children's Hospital - Scan Diego · San Diego, CA 92123Megan Warner · Study contact · mwarner2@rchsd.orgRakesh Bhattacharjee, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in San Diego
CO
- Colorado Children's Hospital · Aurora, CO 80045Nathan Holly · Study contact · 920-264-4742 · nathan.holly@childrenscolorado.orgShawn McCandless, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Aurora
DE
- Nemours Children's Hospital · Wilmington, DE 19803-3607Kimberly Renner · Study contact · 302-651-6400 · kimberly.renner@nemours.orgAaron Chidekel, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Wilmington
GA
- Atlanta Diabetes Associates · Atlanta, GA 30318More trials in Atlanta
- Emory University School of Medicine · Atlanta, GA 30322Gwendolyn Gunn · Study contact · 404-778-8552 · gwendolyn.gisiner.gunn@emory.eduMichael Gambello, MD, PhD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Atlanta
- Rare Disease Research · Atlanta, GA 30329More trials in Atlanta
IL
- Ann And Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · Chicago, IL 60611Sarayu Ratnam, PhD · Study contact · 312-227-6617 · sratnam@luriechildrens.orgPriya Khanna, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Chicago
IN
- Riley Children's Hospital · Indianapolis, IN 46202Julia Meyer · Study contact · 317-278-7118 · meyerj@iupui.eduHasnaa Jalou, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Indianapolis
MD
- Johns Hopkins University Hospital · Baltimore, MD 21205Anne Scheimann, MD, MBA · Principal investigatorMore trials in Baltimore
- Johns Hopkins Hospital · Baltimore, MD 21224Ann Scheimann · Study contact · 410-955-8769 · ascheima@jhmi.edu,Ann Scheimann, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Baltimore
MN
- Mayo Clinic-PPDS · Rochester, MN 55905Brittany Kehoe · Study contact · 507-293-2316 · kehoe.brittany@mayo.eduQueenie Tan, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Rochester
NC
- Science 37 (at-home option) · Morrisville, NC 27560Dr. Sara Trepanier · Study contact · 310-929-8473 · HarmonyPWS@science37.comDr. Sara Trepanier · Principal investigatorMore trials in Morrisville
- Science 37 · Morrisville, NC 27560Sara Trepanier, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Morrisville
NY
- Maimonides Medical Center · Brooklyn, NY 11219Hasan Mustafic · Study contact · 718-283-8170 · HMustafic@maimo.org,Edward Yi, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Brooklyn
- Montefiore Medical Center · The Bronx, NY 10467Eric Hollander, MD · Study contact · eholland@montefiore.orgEric Hollander, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in The Bronx
OH
- CTI Clinical Research Center · Cincinnati, OH 45212More trials in Cincinnati
- Center for Human Genetics · Cleveland, OH 441016Mehjabeen Hossain · Study contact · 216-869-9202 · mehjabeen.hossain@uhhospitals.orgAnna Mitchell, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Cleveland
TX
- Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX 77030Paushpala Sen · Study contact · 832-822-1343 · pxsen3@texaschildrens.orgIfeoma Ibekwe · Study contact · icibekwe@texaschildrens.orgAmee Revana, DO · Principal investigatorMore trials in Houston
- Road Runner Research · San Antonio, TX 78249-3539Nancy Lopez · Study contact · 210-949-0505 · nlopez@rrresearchsa.comTarak Patel, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in San Antonio
- Texas Valley Clinical Research · Weslaco, TX 78596More trials in Weslaco
WI
- Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI 53226Paula Engelking · Study contact · 414-266-3289 · pengelki@mcw.eduDonald Basel, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Milwaukee