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

NCT ID: NCT06655883

Last Updated: 2026-02-20

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-10-09

Study Completion Date

2027-06-24

Brief Summary

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People with opioid use disorder (OUD) can have trouble falling or staying asleep. Researchers want to know if suvorexant will help people with OUD fall asleep and stay asleep. The goal of this study is to learn about the safety of suvorexant and how well people tolerate it. Researchers also want to learn if suvorexant helps people sleep longer compared to people who take placebo. A placebo looks like the study medicine but has no actual study medicine in it.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Insomnia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Suvorexant

Participants receive 10 mg of suvorexant for the first three nights, increased to 20 mg of suvorexant nightly thereafter at the investigator's discretion, for up to approximately 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Suvorexant

Intervention Type DRUG

Oral Tablet

Placebo

Participants receive suvorexant-matching placebo for up to approximately 8 weeks.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Oral Tablet

Interventions

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Suvorexant

Oral Tablet

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Oral Tablet

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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MK-4305

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Has a primary diagnosis of OUD according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 5th Edition (DSM-5), and confirmed through the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
* Is on a verified, stable dose of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment.
* Meets DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of Insomnia Disorder
* Has a regular bedtime between 8 PM (20:00) and 1 AM (01:00) and is willing to maintain it for the duration of the study.
* Has not used opioids for a period of at least 4 weeks before entering the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Has current uncontrolled major co-morbid psychiatric illness including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or any psychiatric condition with psychotic features.
* Has current diagnosis or history within 5 years of any of the following: narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, severe periodic limb movement disorder, restless leg syndrome, cataplexy, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, parasomnia including nightmare disorder, sleep terror disorder, sleepwalking disorder, rapid eye movement (REM) behavior disorder, significant degree of sleep-related breathing disorder, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), or primary hypersomnia.
* Is at imminent risk of self-harm.
* Has a known history of stroke that may confound the diagnosis of insomnia.
* Has a clinically significant movement disorder such as akinesia.
* Has a history of hepatitis or live disease.
* Has habitual use of central nervous system (CNS)-depressants or stimulants that may be responsible for the participant's disturbed sleep.
* Has a history of malignancy, ≤3 years prior to start of study, with the exception of nonmelanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer or localized carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
* Has a history of hypersensitivity to more than 3 chemical classes of drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.
* Has donated blood products or had phlebotomy within 8 weeks prior to start of study.
* Has a history of transmeridian travel within 2 weeks prior to start of study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Medical Director

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Locations

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Johns Hopkins University ( Site 1001)

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

The Rivus Wellness & Research Institute ( Site 2014)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Penn Medicine University of Pennsylvania Health System- Center for Studies of Addiction ( Site 1006)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Butler Hospital ( Site 1002)

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Medical University of South Carolina ( Site 1005)

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Adams Clinical Dallas ( Site 2007)

DeSoto, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Memorial Hermann Village ( Site 2001)

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Toll Free Number

Role: CONTACT

1-888-577-8839

Facility Contacts

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Study Coordinator

Role: primary

443-216-9237

Study Coordinator

Role: primary

405-607-2233

Study Coordinator

Role: primary

215-222-3200

Study Coordinator

Role: primary

401-455-6440

Study Coordinator

Role: primary

843-792-4636

Study Coordinator

Role: primary

972-283-6286

Study Coordinator

Role: primary

281-369-5765

Related Links

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http://www.merckclinicaltrials.com

Merck Clinical Trials Information

Other Identifiers

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MK-4305-098

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

4305-098

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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