Women were less than half of the people tested for almost all of these common medicines.

NCT00492232

Facilitation of Zolpidem (≥10 mg) Discontinuation Through Use of Ramelteon in Subjects With Chronic Insomnia

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135 people

91 womenmiddle line = equal numbers44 men
Phase
PHASE4
Paid for by
Takeda
Finished
2008-05
Health conditions
Chronic Insomnia
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
18 Years – no maximum
Average age
mean 49.2 years
Age 65+
Not reported
Weight (BMI)
Not reported
Pregnancy recorded
Not reported
Menopause recorded
Not reported
Results shown by sex
Not split by sex
Race
White 87.4% · Black / African American 10.4% · Asian 1.5% · More than one race 0.7%

Women left out

  • Had to use birth control

    Women who couldn't or didn't want to use birth control were turned away.

    “Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active must agree to use adequate contraception, and can neither be pregnant nor lactating from Screening throughout the duration of the study.”
  • Weight limit (BMI)

    Women with a higher (or lower) body weight were turned away.

    “Body mass index of less than 18 or greater than 34 (weight /height2).”
  • No seizures

    Women with epilepsy or past seizures were turned away.

    “History of fibromyalgia, history of seizures, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, periodic leg syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mental retardation, or cognitive disorder.”
  • No mental health conditions

    Women with depression, bipolar disorder or other mental health conditions were turned away.

    “History of fibromyalgia, history of seizures, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, periodic leg syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mental retardation, or cognitive disorder.”

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