Clinical trial • Phase II/III • Neurology

ALKS 2680 for Narcolepsy Type 1 | Narcolepsy Type 2 | Idiopathic hypersomnia

Phase II/III trial of ALKS 2680 for Narcolepsy Type 1 | Narcolepsy Type 2 | Idiopathic hypersomnia. open-label. 139 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Neurology
Trial Disease
Narcolepsy Type 1 | Narcolepsy Type 2 | Idiopathic hypersomnia
Trial Stage
Phase II/III
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
15-01-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
30-04-2025

Trial design

open-label Phase II/III trial across 14 sites in Belgium, Czechia, France and others.

Open Label
Yes
Single Multiple Or Escalation Dose Combined
Yes
Target Sample Size
139
Trial Duration For Participant
728

Eligibility

Recruits 139 Vulnerable population selected. Inclusion criterion requires that the subject "Is willing and able to provide informed consent before study participation, as required by local regulations and IEC requirements." Subject information sheets and informed consent forms are provided (multiple language versions available) and there are specific ICF documents (including Pregnant Partner ICF versions) listed in the document set..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Is currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population selected. Inclusion criterion requires that the subject "Is willing and able to provide informed consent before study participation, as required by local regulations and IEC requirements." Subject information sheets and informed consent forms are provided (multiple language versions available) and there are specific ICF documents (including Pregnant Partner ICF versions) listed in the document set.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Is willing and able to provide informed consent before study participation, as required by local regulations and IEC requirements."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Was eligible for and has completed the EoT Visit of an ALKS 2680 eligible parent study in NT1, NT2 or IH. The current eligible ALKS 2680 studies are ALKS 2680-201, ALKS 2680-202 and ALKS 2680-203."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Is willing and able, in the opinion of the Investigator, to understand and comply with protocol requirements, including: a. Certain lifestyle considerations and restrictions detailed in the Section 5.3 b. Adherence to contraception guidance (examples include but are not limited to: IUD, hormonal contraception, and condom use, as applicable). For further details, please refer to Section 10.4.2. c. Adherence to study schedule, actigraphy wear requirements, and diary completion"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Is willing and able, and in the opinion of the treating physician can safely discontinue any medications prescribed for the management of narcolepsy or IH symptoms, including EDS and cataplexy, as applicable, for 5 half-lives prior to Day 1 (this discontinuation requirement is only applicable for re-entry subjects), and for the duration of study (for all subjects). See list of prohibited medications in Section 6.9.1. Subjects who roll over directly into the study from either ALKS 2680-201, ALKS 2680-202 or ALKS 2680-203 do not need to undergo medication discontinuation and will continue on ALKS 2680 uninterrupted."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- In the opinion of the investigator, the subject has experienced improvement in narcolepsy symptoms during the Open Label Extension Period of an ALKS 2680 eligible parent study in NT1 or NT2 (applies to subjects coming from Parent Study ALKS 2680-201 and Parent Study ALKS 2680-202, as applicable)."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Developed a new clinically significant health condition, ECG or laboratory abnormality, or finding in the eye and vision examination during the parent study or has an anticipated eye surgery during the course of the study that, in the opinion of the Investigator or Sponsor, may impact the subject’s participation in the study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Has a history or presence at Screening of other clinically significant (treated or untreated) illness, disease, abnormality, or surgical procedure that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might compromise subject safety, interfere with any study assessment, or affect the subject’s ability to complete the study. This includes but is not necessarily limited to the following: a. Uncontrolled or unstable hypothyroidism or diabetes mellitus b. Clinically significant hepatic or renal disease c. Significant neurological disorder, including dementia, neurodegeneration, stroke, epilepsy, or seizures (excluding pediatric febrile seizures) d.\tSignificant cardiovascular disease e.\tMajor psychiatric or substance use disorder"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Is at a current risk of suicidal behavior; or has a “Yes” to questions 4 or 5 on the C-SSRS and/or had a suicide attempt in the period within 12 months prior to Screening."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Has a positive alcohol breath test or urine drug screen for drugs of potential abuse at Screening. See Section 10.2 for details."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- If a re-entry subject, presence of the following laboratory abnormalities at Screening (one repeat is allowed at the Investigator’s discretion), including: a. Elevated liver function tests (ALT, AST) >1.5 times the upper limit of normal b. Positive serology test for HbsAg or hepatitis C antibody confirmed by RNA testing at Screening c. Renal creatinine clearance (Cockcroft-Gault Equation) ≤50 mL/min d. HbA1c ≥6.5%"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Is currently taking (or is anticipated to take) any prohibited prescription or OTC medications listed in Section 6.9.1, or will not be able to comply with provided washout requirements."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Is currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Is currently enrolled in another interventional clinical trial (other than the parent study) or used any investigational drug or interventional device within 30 days prior to Screening."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Is employed by Alkermes, the CRO, or study site (permanent, temporary contract worker, or designee responsible for the conduct of the study) or is immediate family (ie, a spouse, parent, sibling, or child, whether biological or legally adopted) of an Alkermes, CRO, or study site employee."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Clinical laboratory assessments","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Standard clinical laboratory safety assessments (laboratory tests as per protocol)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Vital signs","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Standard vital sign measurements (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate) per schedule."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Safety electrocardiogram (ECG)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Safety ECG recordings as specified in the protocol."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessed using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in the MSL on MWT from baseline to Week 24 (for NT1 and NT2 subjects only)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as change in Multiple Sleep Latency (MSL) on the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) from baseline to Week 24."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) from baseline through the Treatment Period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured by change in Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score from baseline through treatment."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in the weekly cataplexy rate (WCR) from baseline through the Treatment Period (for NT1 subjects only)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as change in weekly cataplexy rate (WCR) from baseline through the treatment period."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in IHSS from baseline through the Treatment Period (for IH subjects only)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured by change in Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale (IHSS) from baseline through treatment."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
139
Recruitment Window Months
31
Consent Approach
Subjects must provide informed consent prior to participation as required by local regulations and IEC/ethics committee requirements (inclusion criterion: "Is willing and able to provide informed consent before study participation, as required by local regulations and IEC requirements."). Subject Information Sheets and Informed Consent Forms are available in multiple languages (documents list includes EN, FR, NL, ES, IT, CZ versions) and there are specific ICF documents (including Pregnant Partner ICF versions) provided in the document set.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
14
Total Number Of Participants
141

Belgium

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
04-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
02-02-2026
Processing Time Days
304
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
25

Sites

Site Name
Anima
Department Name
Research Center
Principal Investigator Name
Erik Buntinx
Principal Investigator Email
erik.buntinx@anima-alken.be
Contact Person Name
Erik Buntinx
Contact Person Email
erik.buntinx@anima-alken.be
Site Name
Az St-Jan Brugge-Oostende A.V.
Department Name
Neurology
Principal Investigator Name
Kristof Verhoeven
Principal Investigator Email
kristof.verhoeven@azsintjan.be
Contact Person Name
Kristof Verhoeven
Contact Person Email
kristof.verhoeven@azsintjan.be
Site Name
Pneumocare
Department Name
Medical Research Center
Principal Investigator Name
Jean-Benoît Martinot
Principal Investigator Email
martinot.j@respisom.be
Contact Person Name
Jean-Benoît Martinot
Contact Person Email
martinot.j@respisom.be

Czechia

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
25-02-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
03-02-2026
Processing Time Days
343
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
15

Sites

Site Name
Vseobecna Fakultni Nemocnice V Praze
Department Name
Neurologická klinika
Principal Investigator Name
Karel Šonka
Principal Investigator Email
karel.sonka@vfn.cz
Contact Person Name
Karel Šonka
Contact Person Email
karel.sonka@vfn.cz

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-03-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
06-02-2026
Processing Time Days
326
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
12

Sites

Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes
Department Name
Sleep and Exercise
Principal Investigator Name
Jean-Louis PEPIN
Principal Investigator Email
jpepin@chu-grenoble.fr
Contact Person Name
Jean-Louis PEPIN
Contact Person Email
jpepin@chu-grenoble.fr
Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Montpellier
Department Name
Neurology
Principal Investigator Name
Yves DAUVILLIER
Principal Investigator Email
y-dauvilliers@chu-montpellier.fr
Contact Person Name
Yves DAUVILLIER
Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Bordeaux
Department Name
Sleep Medicine
Principal Investigator Name
Pierre PHILIP
Principal Investigator Email
pierre.philip@u-bordeaux.fr
Contact Person Name
Pierre PHILIP
Contact Person Email
pierre.philip@u-bordeaux.fr

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
14-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
04-02-2026
Processing Time Days
296
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
32

Sites

Site Name
Istituto San Raffaele
Department Name
Ospedale San Raffaele Turro
Principal Investigator Name
Luigi Ferini-Strambi
Principal Investigator Email
ferinistrambi.luigi@hsr.it
Contact Person Name
Luigi Ferini-Strambi
Contact Person Email
ferinistrambi.luigi@hsr.it
Site Name
Centro Ricerche Cliniche Di Verona S.r.l.
Department Name
CRC
Principal Investigator Name
Giuseppe Plazzi
Principal Investigator Email
Giuseppe.Plazzi@crc.vr.it
Contact Person Name
Giuseppe Plazzi
Contact Person Email
Giuseppe.Plazzi@crc.vr.it
Site Name
Instituto Di Ricovero E Cura A Carattere Scientifico
Department Name
Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (ISNB)
Principal Investigator Name
Giuseppe Plazzi
Principal Investigator Email
giuseppe.plazzi@unibo.it
Contact Person Name
Giuseppe Plazzi
Contact Person Email
giuseppe.plazzi@unibo.it

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
08-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
06-02-2026
Processing Time Days
304
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
45

Sites

Site Name
Instituto De Investigaciones Del Sueno S.L.
Department Name
Neurology
Principal Investigator Name
Diego García-Borreguero
Principal Investigator Email
dgb.investigation@iis.es
Contact Person Name
Diego García-Borreguero
Contact Person Email
dgb.investigation@iis.es
Site Name
Fundacion Vithas
Department Name
Neurophysiology and Sleep Disorders
Principal Investigator Name
Rafael del Río Villegas
Principal Investigator Email
rafaeldelrv@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Rafael del Río Villegas
Contact Person Email
rafaeldelrv@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Clinic De Barcelona
Department Name
Neurology
Principal Investigator Name
Alejandro Iranzo de Riquer
Principal Investigator Email
airanzo@clinic.cat
Contact Person Name
Alejandro Iranzo de Riquer
Contact Person Email
airanzo@clinic.cat

Netherlands

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
24-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
03-02-2026
Processing Time Days
285
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
12

Sites

Site Name
Epilepsie Instellingen Nederland Stichting
Department Name
Neurology
Principal Investigator Name
Gert Jan Lammers
Principal Investigator Email
gjlammers@sein.nl
Contact Person Name
Gert Jan Lammers
Contact Person Email
gjlammers@sein.nl

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Alkermes Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
IQVIA Limited
Responsibilities
codes: 1,10,12,14,2,5,6
Name
Eresearchtechnology Inc.
Responsibilities
ECG (code:15)
Name
Suvoda LLC
Responsibilities
code:3
Name
Q Squared Solutions Limited
Responsibilities
code:4
Name
Medidata Solutions Inc.
Responsibilities
code:7

Third parties

  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"IQVIA Limited","duties_or_roles":"codes: 1,10,12,14,2,5,6","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Eresearchtechnology Inc.","duties_or_roles":"ECG (code:15)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Suvoda LLC","duties_or_roles":"code:3","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Greenphire LLC","duties_or_roles":"Subject Reimbursement (code:15)","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Q Squared Solutions Limited","duties_or_roles":"code:4","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Inc.","duties_or_roles":"code:4","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"code:7","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Clinilabs Inc.","duties_or_roles":"EEG/PSG (code:15)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
ALKS 2680
Active Substance
ALKS 2680
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Dose Levels
4 mg | 6 mg | 8 mg | 10 mg | 14 mg | 18 mg
Frequency
once daily
Maximum Dose
18 mg

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