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

NCT00608985

Almorexant (ACT 078573) in Adult Subjects With Chronic Primary Insomnia

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707 people

436 womenmiddle line = equal numbers271 men
Phase
PHASE3
Paid for by
Midnight Pharma, LLC
Finished
2009-11
Health conditions
Primary Insomnia
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
18 Years – 64 Years
Average age
mean 45.4 years
Age 65+
0%
Weight (BMI)
Not reported
Pregnancy recorded
Not reported
Menopause recorded
Not reported
Results shown by sex
Not split by sex
Race
Not reported

Women left out

  • Age limit under 65

    Older women were turned away, even though they often take this medicine.

    β€œMaximum age: 64 Years.”
  • No mental health conditions

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

    β€œHistory of any sleep disorder, or any Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV) axis I disorder other than primary insomnia.”
  • No smokers

    Women who smoke or use nicotine were turned away.

    β€œImportant caffeine consumption, heavy tobacco use, alcohol or drug abuse within 2 years prior to the screening visit.”

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