Trial Outcomes & Findings for Armodafinil Treatment as Adjunctive Therapy in Adults With Major Depression Associated With Bipolar I Disorder (NCT NCT00481195)

NCT ID: NCT00481195

Last Updated: 2013-07-19

Results Overview

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Endpoint (either week 8 or the last observation after baseline) in the total score of the IDS-C30.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

257 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 8 weeks from start of study drug administration (or last observation after baseline)

Results posted on

2013-07-19

Participant Flow

42 centers in the US, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary. First participant enrolled: June 2007/ Last participant last visit: December 2008

The study consisted of a 1 to 2 week screening period, an 8 week double blind treatment period, and a 1 week follow up period.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Overall Study
STARTED
128
129
Overall Study
COMPLETED
89
90
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
39
39

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
16
11
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
1
3
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
4
6
Overall Study
Physician Decision
3
1
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
10
7
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
3
9
Overall Study
Miscellaneous
2
2

Baseline Characteristics

Armodafinil Treatment as Adjunctive Therapy in Adults With Major Depression Associated With Bipolar I Disorder

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=128 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=129 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Total
n=257 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
128 Participants
n=5 Participants
129 Participants
n=7 Participants
257 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age Continuous
42.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.34 • n=5 Participants
44.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.53 • n=7 Participants
43.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.47 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
64 Participants
n=5 Participants
76 Participants
n=7 Participants
140 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
64 Participants
n=5 Participants
53 Participants
n=7 Participants
117 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
115 participants
n=5 Participants
105 participants
n=7 Participants
220 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Hungary
0 participants
n=5 Participants
2 participants
n=7 Participants
2 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Romania
5 participants
n=5 Participants
7 participants
n=7 Participants
12 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Bulgaria
8 participants
n=5 Participants
15 participants
n=7 Participants
23 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks from start of study drug administration (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with the IDS-C30 at both baseline and at least one time point after baseline

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Endpoint (either week 8 or the last observation after baseline) in the total score of the IDS-C30.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=124 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=123 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Mean Change From Baseline to Endpoint (Week 8 or Last Observation After Baseline) in the 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30)
-15.6 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.32
-12.5 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.34

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1 week following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with the IDS-C30 at both baseline and at week 1 after start of study drug administration

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Week 1 in the total score of the IDS-C30.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=120 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=118 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Mean Change From Baseline to Week 1 in the 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30)
-6.5 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.84
-4.8 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.85

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with the IDS-C30 at baseline and at 2 weeks

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Week 2 in the total score of the IDS-C30.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=108 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=112 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Mean Change From Baseline to Week 2 in the 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30)
-10.0 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.04
-7.3 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with the IDS-C30 at baseline and at 3 weeks

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Week 3 in the total score of the IDS-C30.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=102 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=100 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Mean Change From Baseline to Week 3 in the 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30)
-13.1 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.16
-10.7 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.20

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with the IDS-C30 at baseline and at 4 weeks

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Week 4 in the total score of the IDS-C30.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=97 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Mean Change From Baseline to Week 4 in the 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30)
-13.7 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.19
-12.1 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.25

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with the IDS-C30 at baseline and at 6 weeks

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Week 6 in the total score of the IDS-C30.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=92 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=92 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Mean Change From Baseline to Week 6 in the 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30)
-16.7 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.36
-13.7 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.40

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed at baseline and at 8 weeks with the IDS-C30.

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Week 8 in the total score of the IDS-C30.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=89 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=90 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Mean Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30)
-17.8 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.41
-14.8 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.45

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 and 8 weeks following start of study drug administration (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who had completed IDS-C30 at baseline and at least one observation after baseline

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data here summarizes the number of subjects in each treatment group who achieved a remission (total score \<=11).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=124 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=123 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Number of Patients Achieving Remission at Endpoint According to the 30-item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician-Rated (IDS-C30)
Remission
30 Participants
22 Participants
Number of Patients Achieving Remission at Endpoint According to the 30-item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician-Rated (IDS-C30)
No Remission
94 Participants
101 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 and 8 weeks following start of study drug administration (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by IDS-C30 at baseline, and at least one observation after baseline

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data here summarizes the number of subjects in each treatment group who achieved a "response" (\> 50% decrease from baseline in total score).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=124 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=123 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Number of Patients Achieving "Response" at Endpoint According to the 30-item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician-Rated (IDS-C30)
Response
46 Participants
47 Participants
Number of Patients Achieving "Response" at Endpoint According to the 30-item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician-Rated (IDS-C30)
No Response
78 Participants
76 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 and 8 weeks following start of study drug administration (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by IDS-C30 at baseline, and at least one observation after baseline

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data here summarizes the number of subjects in each treatment group who achieved a "sustained remission" (total score \<= 11 that persists over the four week period from Week 4 to Week 8).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=124 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=123 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Number of Patients Achieving "Sustained Remission" at Endpoint According to the 30-item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician-Rated (IDS-C30)
Sustained Remission
13 Participants
8 Participants
Number of Patients Achieving "Sustained Remission" at Endpoint According to the 30-item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician-Rated (IDS-C30)
No Sustained Remission
111 Participants
115 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 and 8 weeks following start of study drug administration (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by IDS-C30 at baseline, and at least one observation after baseline

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. The data here summarizes the number of subjects in each treatment group who achieved a "sustained response" (\> 50% decrease from baseline in total score that persisted over the four week period between Week 4 and Week 8).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=124 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=123 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Number of Patients Achieving "Sustained Response" at Endpoint According to the 30-item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician-Rated (IDS-C30)
Sustained Response
23 Participants
17 Participants
Number of Patients Achieving "Sustained Response" at Endpoint According to the 30-item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician-Rated (IDS-C30)
No Sustained Response
101 Participants
106 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by IDS-C30 at baseline and at least one observation after baseline

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. Items 1 - 3 assess sleep onset insomnia, mid-nocturnal insomnia, and early morning insomnia respectively each on a 0 - 3 scale. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Endpoint in the combined score of these three items assessing insomnia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=124 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=123 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Endpoint (Week 8 or Last Observation After Baseline) on 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30) Combination of Items 1-3
-1.6 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.24
-1.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.25

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by IDS C30 at baseline and Week 4

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. Items 1 - 3 assess sleep onset insomnia, mid-nocturnal insomnia, and early morning insomnia respectively each on a 0 - 3 scale. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to week 4 in the combined score of these three items assessing insomnia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=97 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 4 on 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30) Combination of Items 1-3
-1.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.26
-1.1 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with IDS-C30 at baseline and at week 8

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. Items 1 - 3 assess sleep onset insomnia, mid-nocturnal insomnia, and early morning insomnia respectively each on a 0 - 3 scale. The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to week 8 in the combined score of these three items assessing insomnia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=89 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=90 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 8 on 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30) Combination of Items 1-3
-2.0 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.28
-1.6 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.28

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects assessed with IDS-C30 at baseline and at least one observation after baseline

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. Item 4 assesses hypersomnia on a scale from 0 (sleeps no longer than 7-8 hours a night) to 3 (sleeps longer than 12 hours in 24 hour period). The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to Endpoint in the score of Item 4 assessing hypersomnia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=124 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=123 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Endpoint (Week 8 or Last Observation After Baseline) on 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30) - Item 4
-0.4 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.06
-0.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects assessed with IDS-C30 at baseline and at week 4

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. Item 4 assesses hypersomnia on a scale from 0 (sleeps no longer than 7-8 hours a night) to 3 (sleeps longer than 12 hours in 24 hour period). The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to week 4 in the score of Item 4 assessing hypersomnia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=97 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 4 on 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30) - Item 4
-0.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.07
-0.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with IDS-C30 at baseline and at week 8

The IDS C30 is a standardized 30 item, clinician rated, scale to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms. The scale uses the 9 symptom domains of the DSM-IV criteria to measure symptom severity. The scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum score of 84. The higher the score the more severe the symptoms of depression. Item 4 assesses hypersomnia on a scale from 0 (sleeps no longer than 7-8 hours a night) to 3 (sleeps longer than 12 hours in 24 hour period). The data presented here summarizes the change from baseline to week 8 in the score of Item 4 assessing hypersomnia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=89 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=90 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 8 on 30 Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Clinician Rated (IDS C30) - Item 4
-0.3 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.08
-0.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Endpoint (8 weeks following the start of study drug administration or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who had both a baseline observation and at least one observation after baseline

The MADRS is a 10-item scale to evaluate the overall severity of a patient's depressive symptoms, that is completed by the physician. The rating scale makes use of both observational clues as to the subject's level of depression (eg. apparent sadness) and verbal indicators of depression expressed by the patient. Each of the 10 items is graded on a 6-point scale with anchors at 2 point intervals. Total scores range from 0 to 60, with the higher number indicating more severe symptoms of depression. Here we present data summarizing the change in MADRS from Baseline to Endpoint.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=118 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=116 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Endpoint (Week 8 or Last Observation After Baseline) in the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score
-12.3 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.10
-10.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by MADRS at both baseline and at Week 4

The MADRS is a 10-item scale to evaluate the overall severity of a patient's depressive symptoms, that is completed by the physician. The rating scale makes use of both observational clues as to the subject's level of depression (eg. apparent sadness) and verbal indicators of depression expressed by the patient. Each of the 10 items is graded on a 6-point scale with anchors at 2 point intervals. Total scores range from 0 to 60, with the higher number indicating more severe symptoms of depression. Here we present data summarizing the difference in MADRS score from Baseline to Week 4.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=97 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 4 in the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score
-9.6 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.03
-8.9 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by MADRS at both baseline and at Week 8

The MADRS is a 10-item scale to evaluate the overall severity of a patient's depressive symptoms, that is completed by the physician. The rating scale makes use of both observational clues as to the subject's level of depression (eg. apparent sadness) and verbal indicators of depression expressed by the patient. Each of the 10 items is graded on a 6-point scale with anchors at 2 point intervals. Total scores range from 0 to 60, with the higher number indicating more severe symptoms of depression. Here we present data summarizing the difference in MADRS score from Baseline to Week 8.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=89 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=90 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score
-13.4 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.20
-11.0 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.24

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the QIDS-SR16 at baseline and at least one observation after baseline.

The QIDS-SR16 is a 16-item rating scale of depressive symptoms completed by the patient at each visit. It is a shorter version of the IDS-C30 that is completed by the patient rather than the examiner. The total score ranges from 0 to 27 (higher score signifies more severe depression) and is obtained by adding the scores for each of the 9 depression symptom domains of the DSM IV. The data presented here summarizes the change in QIDS-SR16 from Baseline to Endpoint (Week 8 or last observation after baseline).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=124 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=123 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Endpoint (Week 8 or Last Observation After Baseline) in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - 16 Items (QIDS-SR16)
-7.0 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.55
-6.5 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.56

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1 week following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the QIDS-SR16 at baseline and at 1 week

The QIDS-SR16 is a 16-item rating scale of depressive symptoms completed by the patient at each visit. It is a shorter version of the IDS-C30 that is completed by the patient rather than the examiner. The total score ranges from 0 to 27 (higher score signifies more severe depression) and is obtained by adding the scores for each of the 9 depression symptom domains of the DSM IV. The data presented here summarizes the change in QIDS-SR16 from Baseline to Week 1

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=120 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=118 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 1 in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - 16 Items (QIDS-SR16)
-3.5 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.42
-3.7 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.43

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the QIDS-SR16 at baseline and at 2 weeks

The QIDS-SR16 is a 16-item rating scale of depressive symptoms completed by the patient at each visit. It is a shorter version of the IDS-C30 that is completed by the patient rather than the examiner. The total score ranges from 0 to 27 (higher score signifies more severe depression) and is obtained by adding the scores for each of the 9 depression symptom domains of the DSM IV. The data presented here summarizes the change in QIDS-SR16 from Baseline to Week 2

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=108 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=113 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 2 in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - 16 Items (QIDS-SR16)
-5.0 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.44
-4.1 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.44

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the QIDS-SR16 at baseline and at week 3

The QIDS-SR16 is a 16-item rating scale of depressive symptoms completed by the patient at each visit. It is a shorter version of the IDS-C30 that is completed by the patient rather than the examiner. The total score ranges from 0 to 27 (higher score signifies more severe depression) and is obtained by adding the scores for each of the 9 depression symptom domains of the DSM IV. The data presented here summarizes the change in QIDS-SR16 from Baseline to Week 3.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=102 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=101 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 3 in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - 16 Items (QIDS-SR16)
-5.8 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.52
-5.0 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.54

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the QIDS-SR16 at baseline and at 4 weeks

The QIDS-SR16 is a 16-item rating scale of depressive symptoms completed by the patient at each visit. It is a shorter version of the IDS-C30 that is completed by the patient rather than the examiner. The total score ranges from 0 to 27 (higher score signifies more severe depression) and is obtained by adding the scores for each of the 9 depression symptom domains of the DSM IV. The data presented here summarizes the change in QIDS-SR16 from Baseline to Week 4.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=97 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 4 in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - 16 Items (QIDS-SR16)
-6.4 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.53
-5.6 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.56

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the QIDS-SR16 at baseline and at 6 weeks

The QIDS-SR16 is a 16-item rating scale of depressive symptoms completed by the patient at each visit. It is a shorter version of the IDS-C30 that is completed by the patient rather than the examiner. The total score ranges from 0 to 27 (higher score signifies more severe depression) and is obtained by adding the scores for each of the 9 depression symptom domains of the DSM IV. The data presented here summarizes the change in QIDS-SR16 from Baseline to Week 6.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=92 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=92 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 6 in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - 16 Items (QIDS-SR16)
-7.8 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.58
-6.7 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.60

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the QIDS-SR16 at baseline and at 8 weeks

The QIDS-SR16 is a 16-item rating scale of depressive symptoms completed by the patient at each visit. It is a shorter version of the IDS-C30 that is completed by the patient rather than the examiner. The total score ranges from 0 to 27 (higher score signifies more severe depression) and is obtained by adding the scores for each of the 9 depression symptom domains of the DSM IV. The data presented here summarizes the change in QIDS-SR16 from Baseline to Week 8.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=89 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=90 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - 16 Items (QIDS-SR16)
-8.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.58
-7.6 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.60

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the questionnaire at baseline and at any appropriate time point after baseline

The Q-LES-Q-SF is an instrument designed to measure general activities of daily living. It is a patient-rated quality of life questionnaire and consists of 16 items, but only the first 14 are included in the total score. Each item is rated by the patient on a scale from 1 - 5 (1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=fair, 4=good, and 5=very good). The minimum score is 14 and the maximum score is 70, with lower scores indicating poorer quality of life. The data presented here summarizes the change in score from baseline to endpoint (8 weeks or last observation after baseline).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=115 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=112 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Endpoint (Week 8 or Last Observation After Baseline) in the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire - Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF)
8.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.12
7.4 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.16

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the questionnaire at baseline and at 4 weeks.

The Q-LES-Q-SF is an instrument designed to measure general activities of daily living. It is a patient-rated quality of life questionnaire and consists of 16 items, but only the first 14 are included in the total score. Each item is rated by the patient on a scale from 1 - 5 (1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=fair, 4=good, and 5=very good). The minimum score is 14 and the maximum score is 70, with lower scores indicating poorer quality of life. The data presented here summarizes the change in score from baseline to 4 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=95 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=95 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 4 in the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire - Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF)
5.9 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.16
4.6 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.22

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed questionnaire at baseline and at 8 weeks

The Q-LES-Q-SF is an instrument designed to measure general activities of daily living. It is a patient-rated quality of life questionnaire and consists of 16 items, but only the first 14 are included in the total score. Each item is rated by the patient on a scale from 1 - 5 (1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=fair, 4=good, and 5=very good). The minimum score is 14 and the maximum score is 70, with lower scores indicating poorer quality of life. The data presented here summarizes the change in score from baseline to 8 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=85 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=86 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire - Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF)
10.1 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.29
8.5 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.34

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and 8 weeks (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the HAM-A at baseline and at least once after baseline

The HAM-A is a clinician-rated 14 item scale that provides an overall measure of global anxiety, including psychic (mental agitation and psychological distress) and somatic (physical complaints related to anxiety) symptoms. Each item is scored on a scale of 0 (not present) to 4 (severe), with a total score range of 0 - 56, where less than 17 indicates mild anxiety, 18 - 24 mild to moderate anxiety, 25-30 moderate to severe, \>30 very severe. The data presented here summarizes the change in HAM-A score from Baseline to Endpoint (8 weeks or last observation after baseline).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=117 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=116 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to Endpoint (8 Weeks or Last Observation After Baseline) in Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) Total Score
-4.1 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.60
-3.9 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.61

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the HAM-A at baseline and at 4 weeks

The HAM-A is a clinician-rated 14 item scale that provides an overall measure of global anxiety, including psychic (mental agitation and psychological distress) and somatic (physical complaints related to anxiety) symptoms. Each item is scored on a scale of 0 (not present) to 4 (severe), with a total score range of 0 - 56, where less than 17 indicates mild anxiety, 18 - 24 mild to moderate anxiety and 25-30 moderate to severe. The data presented here summarizes the change in HAM-A score from Baseline to 4 Weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=97 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to 4 Weeks in the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM A) Total Score
-3.6 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.58
-3.5 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.60

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who completed the HAM-A at baseline and at 8 weeks

The HAM-A is a clinician-rated 14 item scale that provides an overall measure of global anxiety, including psychic (mental agitation and psychological distress) and somatic (physical complaints related to anxiety) symptoms. Each item is scored on a scale of 0 (not present) to 4 (severe), with a total score range of 0 - 56, where less than 17 indicates mild anxiety, 18 - 24 mild to moderate anxiety and 25-30 moderate to severe. The data presented here summarizes the change in HAM-A score from Baseline to 8 Weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=89 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=90 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Change From Baseline to 8 Weeks in the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM A) Total Score
-4.7 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.68
-4.4 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.70

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks (or last observation after baseline)

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects assessed by CGI-BP at Baseline and at least one observation after Baseline.

CGI-BP is a standardized, clinician-rated assessment which allows the clinician to rate the bipolar illness at various time points compared with baseline. At Screening and Baseline visits the physician rated the severity of the illness using 7 categories (1=normal through 7=very severely ill). At subsequent visits the clinician assessed the change in severity of the condition using 7 categories (1=very much improved through 7=very much worse). Subjects were considered responders if they had a rating of "much improved" or "very much improved". The number of responders at Endpoint are presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=124 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=122 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Endpoint (Week 8 or Last Observation After Baseline)
Responder
64 Participants
60 Participants
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Endpoint (Week 8 or Last Observation After Baseline)
Non Responder
60 Participants
62 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1 week following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by CGI-BP at Baseline and Week 1

CGI-BP is a standardized, clinician-rated assessment which allows the clinician to rate the bipolar illness at various time points compared with baseline. At Screening and Baseline visits the physician rated the severity of the illness using 7 categories (1=normal through 7=very severely ill). At subsequent visits the clinician assessed the change in severity of the condition using 7 categories (1=very much improved through 7=very much worse). Subjects were considered responders if they had a rating of "much improved" or "very much improved". The number of responders at Week 1 are presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=119 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=117 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 1
Responder
12 Participants
12 Participants
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 1
Non Responder
107 Participants
105 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by CGI-BP at baseline and week 2

CGI-BP is a standardized, clinician-rated assessment which allows the clinician to rate the bipolar illness at various time points compared with baseline. At Screening and Baseline visits the physician rated the severity of the illness using 7 categories (1=normal through 7=very severely ill). At subsequent visits the clinician assessed the change in severity of the condition using 7 categories (1=very much improved through 7=very much worse). Subjects were considered responders if they had a rating of "much improved" or "very much improved". The number of responders at Week 2 are presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=108 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=110 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 2
Responder
25 Participants
26 Participants
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 2
Non Responder
83 Participants
84 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by CGI-BP at baseline and at 3 weeks

CGI-BP is a standardized, clinician-rated assessment which allows the clinician to rate the bipolar illness at various time points compared with baseline. At Screening and Baseline visits the physician rated the severity of the illness using 7 categories (1=normal through 7=very severely ill). At subsequent visits the clinician assessed the change in severity of the condition using 7 categories (1=very much improved through 7=very much worse). Subjects were considered responders if they had a rating of "much improved" or "very much improved". The number of responders at Week 3 are presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=102 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=100 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 3
Responder
38 Participants
32 Participants
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 3
Non Responder
64 Participants
68 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with CGI-BP at baseline and at 4 weeks

CGI-BP is a standardized, clinician-rated assessment which allows the clinician to rate the bipolar illness at various time points compared with baseline. At Screening and Baseline visits the physician rated the severity of the illness using 7 categories (1=normal through 7=very severely ill). At subsequent visits the clinician assessed the change in severity of the condition using 7 categories (1=very much improved through 7=very much worse). Subjects were considered responders if they had a rating of "much improved" or "very much improved". The number of responders at Week 4 are presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=97 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 4
Responder
46 Participants
42 Participants
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 4
Non Responder
53 Participants
55 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed by CGI-BP at baseline and at Week 6

CGI-BP is a standardized, clinician-rated assessment which allows the clinician to rate the bipolar illness at various time points compared with baseline. At Screening and Baseline visits the physician rated the severity of the illness using 7 categories (1=normal through 7=very severely ill). At subsequent visits the clinician assessed the change in severity of the condition using 7 categories (1=very much improved through 7=very much worse). Subjects were considered responders if they had a rating of "much improved" or "very much improved". The number of responders at Week 6 are presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=92 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=92 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 6
Responder
47 Participants
43 Participants
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 6
Non Responder
45 Participants
49 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks following the start of study drug administration

Population: Full analysis set defined as subjects who were assessed with CGI-BP at baseline and at week 8

CGI-BP is a standardized, clinician-rated assessment which allows the clinician to rate the bipolar illness at various time points compared with baseline. At Screening and Baseline visits the physician rated the severity of the illness using 7 categories (1=normal through 7=very severely ill). At subsequent visits the clinician assessed the change in severity of the condition using 7 categories (1=very much improved through 7=very much worse). Subjects were considered responders if they had a rating of "much improved" or "very much improved". The number of responders at Week 8 are presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=89 Participants
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=88 Participants
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 8
Responder
52 Participants
47 Participants
The Number of Responders According to the Clinical Global Impression of Change - Bipolar Version (CGI BP) Measure of Depression at Week 8
Non Responder
37 Participants
41 Participants

Adverse Events

Armodafinil 150 mg/Day

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 56 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 54 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=126 participants at risk
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=125 participants at risk
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal obstruction
0.79%
1/126 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/125
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
0.79%
1/126 • Number of events 1
0.80%
1/125 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
Mania
0.00%
0/126
1.6%
2/125 • Number of events 2
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Epididymal cyst
0.79%
1/126 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/125

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Armodafinil 150 mg/Day
n=126 participants at risk
Armodafinil was titrated up to the target dosage of 150 mg/day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded armodafinil at a dose of 50 mg/day (1 tablet) on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 50 mg/day (1 tablet) to a dose of 100 mg/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 50 mg /day on day 4 for a target dose of 150 mg/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 150 mg/day of armodafinil for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 100 mg/day \[2 tablets\]) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Placebo
n=125 participants at risk
Placebo tablets matching the 50 mg armodafinil tablet were used in a manner identical to that of the armodafinil tablets. Study drug was titrated up to the target dosage of 3 tablets / day (daily dose was administered each morning). Patients began taking blinded study drug at a dose of 1 tablet daily on the day following the baseline visit. Doses were increased by 1 tablet to a dose of 2 tablets/day on Day 2 and 3, and then again by 1 tablet /day on day 4 for a target dose of 3 tablets/day. Following titration, patients continued taking 3 tablets/day of study drug for the duration of the study. If a patient was unable to tolerate (recurrent or persistent adverse events) the study drug, 1 reduction in dosage (ie, minimum dosage 2 tablets/day) was allowed. The dosage could not be increased after it was decreased.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
9.5%
12/126
6.4%
8/125
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
7.1%
9/126
4.8%
6/125
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry Mouth
6.3%
8/126
4.0%
5/125
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
4.0%
5/126
3.2%
4/125
Gastrointestinal disorders
Toothache
0.79%
1/126
4.0%
5/125
General disorders
Fatigue
3.2%
4/126
0.80%
1/125
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
4.8%
6/126
7.2%
9/125
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
1.6%
2/126
3.2%
4/125
Investigations
Weight increased
0.79%
1/126
4.8%
6/125
Nervous system disorders
Headache
11.1%
14/126
9.6%
12/125
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
4.8%
6/126
1.6%
2/125
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
3.2%
4/126
2.4%
3/125
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
10.3%
13/126
8.0%
10/125
Psychiatric disorders
Restlessness
5.6%
7/126
0.80%
1/125
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
4.0%
5/126
1.6%
2/125
Psychiatric disorders
Mania
0.79%
1/126
3.2%
4/125
Psychiatric disorders
Initial insomnia
0.00%
0/126
3.2%
4/125
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Rhinorrhoea
3.2%
4/126
0.80%
1/125

Additional Information

Medical Monitor

Cephalon, Inc.

Phone: 1-800-896-5855

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: GT60