Evaluating Sivopixant, Acetazolamide, and SASS-001 for Sleep Apnea
Official title: A Phase 2A Double-Blind Randomized, Controlled, Dose Escalation, Parallel- Arm, Safety and Efficacy Study of Sivopixant, Acetazolamide and SASS-001 in Sleep Apnea
Run by Shionogi Apnimed Sleep Science · NCT06776432 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing three different treatments for adults with central sleep apnea to see if they can help improve sleep quality compared to a placebo.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shionogi Apnimed Sleep Science Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 5 sites (Brandon, Florida and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06776432 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults with sleep apnea characterized by specific oxygen desaturation and apnea-hypopnea indices.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with sustained low oxygen saturation levels or severe cardiovascular issues may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of three interventions—sivopixant, acetazolamide, and SASS-001—in adults suffering from sleep apnea with a central component. Participants will be evaluated based on specific criteria related to their oxygen desaturation and apnea-hypopnea indices. The study will include individuals who are either non-compliant with CPAP therapy or have never used it, allowing for a diverse patient population. The interventions will be compared against a placebo to determine their effectiveness in improving sleep apnea symptoms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide new treatment options for patients with sleep apnea, particularly those who struggle with existing therapies.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific combination of these interventions is novel, similar studies have shown promise in treating sleep apnea with various pharmacological approaches.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * OSA measures * Average oxygen desaturation index 4 (ODI4) ≥ 7 and \< 55 events/h and average SpO2≥88% during sleep from continuous home pulse oximetry recordings at screening * AHI4 of \> 10 to \<60 events/h * Patients currently using PAP will be eligible for inclusion in the study if: * Non-compliant to CPAP (less than 4 hr/night for 5 days/week) and they express willingness to discontinue treatment for a minimum of 7 days before the baseline SpO2 assessments * Patients who discontinued PAP * Naïve to PAP Exclusion Criteria: * Sustained SpO2\<93% during wakefulness or mean SpO2\<88% during sleep, calculated from PSG at screening * Dyspnea at rest or patients with heart failure class IV NYHA * Blood pressure \<90/50 mmHg or \>160/100 mmHg at V1 * Recent (\<3 months) episode of acute myocardial infarction or acute decompensated heart failure * History of stroke * History of sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmias or other severe arrhythmias without defibrillator implanted * Heart failure primarily caused by valvular, post-partum cardiomyopathy or active myocarditis * History of obesity-hypoventilation syndrome or respiratory disturbance due to opioids * History of bronchiectasis and uncontrolled asthma * History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) \<50% of predicted (European Respiratory Society criteria) * Started treatment with β-blockers \<3 months before the study. Patients not taking β-blockers or taking β-blockers for \>3 months can be enrolled. * Narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome requiring medication, REM sleep behavior disorder * Pronounced anatomical abnormalities of upper airway (adenoid vegetations, grade ≥3 tonsillar hypertrophy, etc.), pronounced micrognathia, or pronounced incomplete development of the lower jaw * History of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5) or International Classification of Disease tenth edition criteria * Medically unexplained positive screen for drugs of abuse (excluding THC/marijuana) or history of substance use disorder as defined in DSM-V within 24 months prior to Screening Visit * A significant illness or infection requiring medical treatment in the past 30 days as determined by investigator * Clinically significant cognitive dysfunction as determined by investigator. * Women who are pregnant or nursing * Participants with reduced sodium and/or potassium blood serum levels * Participants with suprarenal gland failure * Participants with hyperchloremic acidosis * Participants with a history of using devices for OSA treatment, including CPAP, oral or nasal devices, or positional devices, may enroll as long as the devices have not been used for at least 1 week prior to first PSG and are not used during participation in the study (through V7). Patients that are non-compliant to CPAP (less than 4hr/night for 5 days/week) can be enrolled, as well as patients who are naïve to PAP and patients who discontinued PAP previously. PAP compliant patients cannot be enrolled. * History of chronic oxygen therapy are excluded * Concomitant use of medications from the list of disallowed medications * Hepatic transaminases \>2X the upper limit of normal (ULN), total bilirubin \>1.5X ULN (unless confirmed Gilbert syndrome), estimated glomerular filtration rate \<40 ml/min * Excluded Medications * Digoxin, methyldigoxin, beta-methyldigoxin. * Opioids * Mecamylamine * Methenamine * Sodium Phosphates * Chronic use of more than 500 mg/day of Aspirin * GLP1 receptor agonists for weight loss, unless reached stable dose and stable weight (\<4lbs weight change per month) for 3+ months * Other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (zonisamide, topiramate, etc) * Lithium * Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply
Where it's running
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Teradan Clinical Trials
Brandon, Florida, United States Recruiting -
PharmaDev Clinical Research Institute, LLC
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Intrepid Research, LLC
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
OnSite Clinical Solutions
Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Huntsville Research Institute LLC
Huntsville, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chief Scientific Officer, MD
- Email: contact@apnimed.com
- Phone: 6175008880
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.