A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo- and Active-controlled, 4-period, Crossover Study to Investigate Effects of Elinzanetant on Simulated Driving Performance and Cognitive Function in Healthy Women
Abstract
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat vasomotor symptoms (VMS), also known as hot flashes.
Hot flashes are intense and sudden feelings of heat along with sweating and reddening of the skin. These are common for women going through the menopause but can also occur in men. Such symptoms are called VMS and are caused by changes in sex hormone levels.
The study treatment, elinzanetant, is being tested for the treatment of VMS in both men and women. It works by blocking the activity of a substance called neurokinin, which is thought to play a role in starting hot flashes.
Elinzanetant may cause lasting effects like sleepiness and tiredness. Such effects may make driving unsafe.
The main purpose of this study is to learn how elinzanetant affects the ability to drive the next day in healthy women.
For this, researchers will study participants' ability to keep a stable position within their lane while driving on a straight road on a computer-based driving test (also known as a driving simulator).
In this study, participants will take 2 different doses of elinzanetant, another drug called zopiclone, and matching placebos to these drugs.
Zopiclone helps treat sleeping problems. A placebo looks like a study drug but does not have any medicine in it.
Participants will take elinzanetant, zopiclone, and their matching placebos by mouth.
This study will have 4 treatment periods with each period lasting 6 days. In each period, participants will receive one of the following…
How strong is the evidence?
Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design. Reported size: 64 participants or records.
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