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A Study of Suvorexant (MK-4305) for the Treatment of Insomnia Disorder in Participants With Opioid Use Disorder (MK-4305-098)

RecruitingPhase 3

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Suvorexant for the Treatment of Insomnia in Participants With Opioid Use Disorder

Who can join

Ages 18 to 70 · All sexes

Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:

* Has a primary diagnosis of OUD according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 5th Edition (DSM-5), and confirmed through the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
* Is on a verified, stable dose of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment.
* Meets DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of Insomnia Disorder
* Has a regular bedtime between 8 PM (20:00) and 1 AM (01:00) and is willing to maintain it for the duration of the study.
* Has not used opioids for a period of at least 4 weeks before entering the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:

* Has current uncontrolled major co-morbid psychiatric illness including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or any psychiatric condition with psychotic features.
* Has current diagnosis or history within 5 years of any of the following: narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, severe periodic limb movement disorder, restless leg syndrome, cataplexy, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, parasomnia including nightmare disorder, sleep terror disorder, sleepwalking disorder, rapid eye movement (REM) behavior disorder, significant degree of sleep-related breathing disorder, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), or primary hypersomnia.
* Is at imminent risk of self-harm.
* Has a known history of stroke that may confound the diagnosis of insomnia.
* Has a clinically significant movement disorder such as akinesia.
* Has a history of hepatitis or live disease.
* Has habitual use of central nervous system (CNS)-depressants or stimulants that may be responsible for the participant's disturbed sleep.
* Has a history of malignancy, ≤3 years prior to start of study, with the exception of nonmelanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer or localized carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
* Has a history of hypersensitivity to more than 3 chemical classes of drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.
* Has donated blood products or had phlebotomy within 8 weeks prior to start of study.
* Has a history of transmeridian travel within 2 weeks prior to start of study.

About the study

People with opioid use disorder (OUD) can have trouble falling or staying asleep. Researchers want to know if suvorexant will help people with OUD fall asleep and stay asleep. The goal of this study is to learn about the safety of suvorexant and how well people tolerate it. Researchers also want to learn if suvorexant helps people sleep longer compared to people who take placebo. A placebo looks like the study medicine but has no actual study medicine in it.

What is being tested

Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Participants: 300 · Started: Oct 9, 2025

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06655883

Locations in the U.S.

CaliforniaCenexel CNS ( Site 2012), Garden Grove
ConnecticutYale University School of Medicine ( Site 1003), New Haven
FloridaBradenton Research Center ( Site 2021), Bradenton
GeorgiaCenExel iResearch, LLC ( Site 2010), Savannah
MarylandJohns Hopkins University ( Site 1001), Baltimore
New JerseyHassman Research Institute Marlton Site ( Site 2005), Marlton
OklahomaThe Rivus Wellness & Research Institute ( Site 2014), Oklahoma City
PennsylvaniaPenn Medicine University of Pennsylvania Health System- Center for Studies of Addiction ( Site 1006), Philadelphia
Rhode IslandButler Hospital ( Site 1002), Providence
South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina ( Site 1005), Charleston
TexasAdams Clinical Dallas ( Site 2007), DeSoto
Memorial Hermann Village ( Site 2001), Houston
VirginiaVCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies ( Site 1004), Richmond

Conditions

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.