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Phase 2Completed· 11 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Daridorexant 50 mg +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Daridorexant 50 mgfrom record
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NCT06630390Phase 2Completed

Randomized, Double-blind Trial of Daridorexant to Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery

University of Rochester·interventional·Posted Oct 8, 2024·Updated Jul 11, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Daridorexant 50 mg and Placebo for POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM and POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE. Completed, enrolled 11 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The goal of this phase 2 clinical trial is to demonstrate the feasibility of the current study methods and obtain preliminary data for an adequately powered trial of daridorexant with the aim of preventing delirium after heart surgery. The main aims this feasibility trial aims to answer are to demonstrate: (1) the feasibility of study recruitment; (2) the ability deliver study compounds to subjects according to the proposed methods; and (3) completeness of data capture; and (4) recording of potential adverse events. Participants will: (1) complete a baseline visit; (2) take the study drug--either daridorexant or placebo--each of the first 3 nights after heart surgery; and (3) be evaluated for sleep and delirium each of the first three days after heart surgery.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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CountriesUnited States
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Timeline

Phase 2CompletedFinished
20252026
First PostedOct 8, 2024
Enrollment StartNov 11, 2024
Primary CompletionFeb 16, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3 monthsPosted 1.7 years ago

Interventions

Daridorexant 50 mgdrug

Administered consistent with labeling from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Placeboother

Identical appearing to daridorexant