Single Dose Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Eplivanserin in Children With Insomnia

Given the potential age-related differences in safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and differences in sleep architecture in young children versus adolescent versus adult, studies to identify the appropriate drug and dosage for children of all ages are essential in addressing this health problem that impacts the child and their family. The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy of eplivanserin. Primary objective: to assess the safety and tolerability after administration of single ascending oral doses of eplivanserin to children aged 6-17 years with insomnia of various origins. To assess the pharmacokinetics of eplivanserin (and active metabolite: SR141342) after administration of single ascending oral doses of eplivanserin to children aged 6-17 years with insomnia of various origins. Secondary objective: to assess the effect of single ascending oral doses of eplivanserin on global sleep parameters and sleep architecture measured via polysomnography recordings in children aged 6-17 years old with insomnia of various origins.