Clinical trial • Phase II • Neurology

N-{(6R)-7,7-DIFLUORO-2-[5-FLUORO-4-(2,4,6-TRIFLUOROPHENYL)-1,2-BENZOXAZOL-3-YL]-3-OXO-2,5,6,7-TETRAHYDRO-3H-PYRROLO[1,2-C]IMIDAZOL-6-YL}METHANESULFONAMIDE for Idiopathic hypersomnia

Phase II trial of N-{(6R)-7,7-DIFLUORO-2-[5-FLUORO-4-(2,4,6-TRIFLUOROPHENYL)-1,2-BENZOXAZOL-3-YL]-3-OXO-2,5,6,7-TETRAHYDRO-3H-PYRROLO[1,2-C]IMIDAZOL-6-YL}…

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Neurology
Trial Disease
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
13-01-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
06-05-2025

Trial design

Randomised, tak-360 placebo (same excipients as tak-360); dose and schedule not specified in the record.-controlled, adaptive Phase II trial in Spain, France, Italy.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
TAK-360 placebo (same excipients as TAK-360); dose and schedule not specified in the record.
Adaptive
True - described as a dose-finding, adaptive trial (4-week, 2-dose arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled). No detailed escalation rules or interim analysis rules are provided in the record.
Single Multiple Or Escalation Dose Combined
Yes
Target Sample Size
49
Trial Duration For Participant
28

Eligibility

Recruits 49 The protocol states: "The participant is considered to be vulnerable, as defined per local regulations and if exclusion is required by local regulations. Examples are persons under safeguard of justice, persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision, persons performing mandatory military service, persons receiving psychiatric care without their consent, persons admitted to a health or social establishment for purposes other than research, persons of full age who are subject to a legal protection measure (guardianship or curatorship), and persons unable to express their consent." In addition, failure to provide written informed consent (signed and dated ICF) is an exclusion criterion..

Pregnancy Exclusion
If the participant is a WOCBP: The participant has a positive pregnancy test at screening or on Day -2 or is lactating/breastfeeding.
Vulnerable Population
The protocol states: "The participant is considered to be vulnerable, as defined per local regulations and if exclusion is required by local regulations. Examples are persons under safeguard of justice, persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision, persons performing mandatory military service, persons receiving psychiatric care without their consent, persons admitted to a health or social establishment for purposes other than research, persons of full age who are subject to a legal protection measure (guardianship or curatorship), and persons unable to express their consent." In addition, failure to provide written informed consent (signed and dated ICF) is an exclusion criterion.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant is aged 18 to 70 years (inclusive) at the time of signing the ICF."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant weighs ≥40 kg and has a BMI between 16 and 38 kg/m2 (inclusive)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has a documented, current diagnosis of IH, established or confirmed within the last 5 years."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant is not willing and able to understand and fully comply with trial procedures and requirements (including digital tools and applications), in the opinion of the investigator."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Unwilling or unable to refrain from using any of the excluded medications listed in the protocol, Medications that could interfere with clinical or laboratory assessments."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has signs of substance abuse."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has not provided informed consent (that is, in writing, documented via a signed and dated ICF) and any required privacy authorization before the initiation of any trial procedures."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant is unable to refrain from or anticipates using excluded food products or prohibited medication."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- If the participant is a WOCBP: The participant has a positive pregnancy test at screening or on Day -2 or is lactating/breastfeeding."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- If the participant is a fertile man: The participant does not agree to use a condom, preferably combined with at least 1 form of acceptable contraception for any WOCBP"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has participated in another investigational drug trial, in which they received the investigational drug. The interval window from the previous trial will be derived from the date of the last dose of investigational drug in the previous trial to the screening visit of the current trial. Exceptions may be made for observational, natural history and nonintervention type studies with sponsor or designee approval. Note: This does not apply to past participation in studies of approved drugs, for which rules are specified in the protocol."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- If the participant is male and has a pregnant partner: The participant does not agree to use a condom during sexual intercourse OR to abstain from sex."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has any prior exposure to an oral Takeda OX2R agonist within the past 3 months. Note: Participants who were randomized or received IMP in a prior clinical trial with TAK-925 are not excluded."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant plans to participate in any other interventional trial while participating in TAK-360-2002 or has previously participated in another cohort in TAK-360-2002."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has a current history of significant multiple and/or severe allergies (for example, food, drug, or latex allergy) or has had an anaphylactic reaction or significant intolerance to prescription or nonprescription drugs or food which in the PI's opinion poses a significant risk to the participant to participate in trial."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant is considered to be vulnerable, as defined per local regulations and if exclusion is required by local regulations. Examples are persons under safeguard of justice, persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision, persons performing mandatory military service, persons receiving psychiatric care without their consent, persons admitted to a health or social establishment for purposes other than research, persons of full age who are subject to a legal protection measure (guardianship or curatorship), and persons unable to express their consent."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant, in the opinion of the investigator or subinvestigator, is unlikely to comply with the protocol, has a medical condition that would preclude enrollment, or is unsuitable for any other reason."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has a current medical disorder associated with EDS (other than IH)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has a usual bedtime later than 1:00 AM , an occupation requiring nighttime shift work or variable shift work within the past 6 months, has travelled with significant jet lag within 14 days before Day -2, or plans for travel with significant jet lag during the trial."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has any of the following cardiac conditions: QTcF >450 ms (males) or >470 ms (females) on the screening ECG; a history, diagnosis, or suspicion of clinically significant coronary artery disease, a history of heart failure, myocardial infarction or clinically significant angina, a history of clinically significant cardiac rhythm abnormality in the judgement of the investigator"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has medically significant thyroid disease."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has a history of cancer in the past 5 years. (This exclusion does not apply to participants with carcinoma in situ [such as basal cell carcinoma] that has been treated and is stable, or who have been stable without further treatment. These participants may be included after approval by the medical monitor.)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has any of the following viral infections based on a positive test result: Hepatitis B surface antigen (at screening), Hepatitis C virus antibody (at screening), HIV antibody/antigen (at screening)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has a suspected intolerance or known hypersensitivity to TAK-360, closely related compounds, or any component of the formulation of TAK-360."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant consumes excessive amounts of caffeine"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has a clinically significant history of head injury or head trauma."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant is a trial site employee, a site employee’s immediate family member (for example, spouse, parent, child, sibling), or is in a dependent relationship with a site employee who is involved in conduct of this trial or may consent under duress."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has history of epilepsy, seizure, or convulsion (exception for a single febrile seizure in childhood)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has a history of cerebral ischemia, transient ischemic attack (<5 years from screening), intracranial aneurysm, or arteriovenous malformation."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant is considered by the investigator to be at imminent risk of suicide or injury to self, others, or property, based on any of the following: a. The participant has attempted suicide within the past year before screening. b. The participant answers yes to items 4 or 5 on the C-SSRS (at any time in the past year) before randomization."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant lacks suitable venous access for the trial-required blood sampling."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant has current or recent (within 6 months) gastrointestinal disease that is expected to influence the absorption of drugs (that is, a history of malabsorption, peptic ulcer disease, erosive esophagitis, frequent [more than once per week] occurrence of heartburn, or any surgical intervention). Any history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is considered exclusionary, and any other surgical intervention that may influence the absorption of drugs should be discussed and approved by the sponsor or designee before enrolling the participant."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The participant had major surgery or donated or lost 1 unit of blood (approximately 500 mL) within 4 weeks before the screening visit."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Occurrence of at least 1 treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) during the trial.","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline at Week 4 in ESS total score, as compared to placebo.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline to Week 4 in Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) total score compared with placebo."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline at Week 4 in IHSS total score, as compared to placebo.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline to Week 4 in IH Severity Scale (IHSS) total score compared with placebo."}

Recruitment

Digital Remote Recruitment
True - includes Doctor-to-Patient Email materials and electronic recruitment materials; vendor-based patient recruitment is listed and e-mail channels are present in country-specific recruitment packages.
Planned Sample Size
49
Recruitment Window Months
13
Consent Approach
Written informed consent is required (signed and dated ICF). Participants are adults (18–70 years) and provide their own consent. ICFs and related participant information documents are provided in country languages (Spanish, French, Italian) and include specific ICFs for pregnant participants, pregnant partners, EEG cohort, wearable EEG cohort, and optional ICFs as indicated in the document list.

Methods

  • Recruitment arrangements and materials (country-specific): K1 recruitment arrangements documents for Spain, France, Italy (country-specific procedures).
  • Doctor-to-Patient Email (materials available for France and Italy) — channel: email from physicians to patients; target audience: patients under care of participating physicians; country-specific materials exist.
  • Recruitment Flyer/Brochure/Poster (K2 items) — printed and digital flyers, brochures and posters targeted at potential participants in Spain, France, and Italy.
  • Study Guide / Fact Sheet (K2 Study-Guide-Fact-Sheet) — informational materials for potential participants in Spain, France, and Italy.
  • Use of patient recruitment vendors (Clinical Trial Media Inc. listed with role "Patient recruitment and retention").

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
9
Total Number Of Participants
53

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
03-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
29-04-2026
Processing Time Days
391
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
12

Sites

Site Name
Hospital Universitario Araba
Department Name
Functional Sleep Unit
Principal Investigator Name
Ainhoa Alvarez Ruiz de Larrinaga
Principal Investigator Email
ainhoaarl@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Ainhoa Alvarez Ruiz de Larrinaga
Contact Person Email
ainhoaarl@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Nuestra Senora De America
Department Name
Neurophysiology and Sleep Disorders Unit
Principal Investigator Name
Rafael del Río Villegas
Principal Investigator Email
secretaria.rrv@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Rafael del Río Villegas
Contact Person Email
secretaria.rrv@gmail.com

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
04-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
28-04-2026
Processing Time Days
389
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
28

Sites

Site Name
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Department Name
Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière Service des pathologies du sommeil
Principal Investigator Name
Isabelle Arnulf
Principal Investigator Email
isabelle.arnulf@aphp.fr
Contact Person Name
Isabelle Arnulf
Contact Person Email
isabelle.arnulf@aphp.fr
Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nantes
Department Name
Service de Neurophysiologie clinique
Principal Investigator Name
Laurène Leclair-Visonneau
Principal Investigator Email
laurene.leclair@chu-nantes.fr
Contact Person Name
Laurène Leclair-Visonneau
Contact Person Email
laurene.leclair@chu-nantes.fr
Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Montpellier
Department Name
Hôpital Gui De Chauliac Centre des Troubles du Sommeil Service de Neurologie
Principal Investigator Name
Yves Dauvilliers
Principal Investigator Email
y-dauvilliers@chu-montpellier.fr
Contact Person Name
Yves Dauvilliers

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
25-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
28-04-2026
Processing Time Days
368
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
13

Sites

Site Name
Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale Di Bologna
Department Name
IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche
Principal Investigator Name
Giuseppe Plazzi
Principal Investigator Email
giuseppe.plazzi@unibo.it
Contact Person Name
Giuseppe Plazzi
Contact Person Email
giuseppe.plazzi@unibo.it
Site Name
Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed S.p.A.
Department Name
Centro Medicina del Sonno
Principal Investigator Name
Andrea Romigi
Principal Investigator Email
andrea.romigi@neuromed.it
Contact Person Name
Andrea Romigi
Contact Person Email
andrea.romigi@neuromed.it
Site Name
Centro Ricerche Cliniche Di Verona S.r.l.
Principal Investigator Name
Giuseppe Plazzi
Principal Investigator Email
giuseppe.plazzi@unibo.it
Contact Person Name
Giuseppe Plazzi
Contact Person Email
giuseppe.plazzi@unibo.it
Site Name
Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico Universitario Tor Vergata
Department Name
UOC Neurologia
Principal Investigator Name
Claudio Liguori
Principal Investigator Email
dott.claudioliguori@yahoo.it
Contact Person Name
Claudio Liguori
Contact Person Email
dott.claudioliguori@yahoo.it

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Takeda Development Center Americas Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
Clinilabs Inc.
Responsibilities
nPSG/MSLT & MWT (sleep tests)
Name
Pra International
Responsibilities
PK and translation services
Name
Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC
Responsibilities
PK and translation services; central study operations (multiple roles listed)
Name
Frontage Laboratories Inc.
Responsibilities
Exploratory biomarkers for Wearable EEG cohort
Name
Signant Health LLC
Responsibilities
ePRO/eCOA implementation and Rater Training
Name
WCG Clinical Inc.
Responsibilities
Central IRB and DMC

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Clinilabs Inc.","duties_or_roles":"nPSG/MSLT & MWT (sleep tests)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Transperfect Translations International Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Translation services","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"France","full_name":"Biofortis","duties_or_roles":"Sample tracking","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Signant Health LLC","duties_or_roles":"ePRO/eCOA and Rater Training","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Empatica Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Wearable device","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Pra International","duties_or_roles":"PK and translation services","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Scout Clinical","duties_or_roles":"Subject Travel/Reimbursement","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Clinical Trial Media Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Patient recruitment and retention","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC","duties_or_roles":"PK and translation services; central study support (multiple roles listed in record)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Australia","full_name":"Cogstate Limited","duties_or_roles":"PVT & SART (cognition tests)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC","duties_or_roles":"Multiple operational roles (listed with various codes in record)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Beacon Biosignals Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Wearable EEG Headband","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"France","full_name":"Mapi Research Trust","duties_or_roles":"eCOA Licensing","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Eresearchtechnology Inc.","duties_or_roles":"ECG analysis/review","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"WCG Clinical Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Central IRB and DMC","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Endpoint Clinical Inc.","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Frontage Laboratories Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Exploratory biomarkers for Wearable EEG cohort","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
TAK-360
Active Substance
N-{(6R)-7,7-DIFLUORO-2-[5-FLUORO-4-(2,4,6-TRIFLUOROPHENYL)-1,2-BENZOXAZOL-3-YL]-3-OXO-2,5,6,7-TETRAHYDRO-3H-PYRROLO[1,2-C]IMIDAZOL-6-YL}METHANESULFONAMIDE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL USE
Route
oral
Authorisation Status
1
Investigational Product Name
TAK-360 placebo (same excipients as TAK-360)
Modality
Other

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