Creating a database to understand sleep issues in Smith-Magenis Syndrome

Development of Clinical Database of Individuals With Smith-Magenis Syndrome

Observational Vanda Pharmaceuticals · NCT03154697

This study is collecting information about sleep problems in people with Smith-Magenis Syndrome to help understand and manage these issues better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages3 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorVanda Pharmaceuticals Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Washington D.C., District of Columbia)
Trial IDNCT03154697 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to develop a clinical database focused on the sleep disturbances experienced by individuals with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). The data collected will contribute to a larger patient registry that seeks to raise awareness about SMS and its associated sleep problems. By gathering detailed information from parents or legal guardians of affected individuals, the study will help identify patterns and potential interventions for managing sleep disturbances in this population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are parents or legal guardians of individuals diagnosed with Smith-Magenis Syndrome.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have a legal guardian or are not diagnosed with Smith-Magenis Syndrome will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of sleep disturbances in patients with Smith-Magenis Syndrome.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is focused on a specific syndrome, similar observational studies have successfully contributed to understanding sleep disturbances in other conditions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Parent or legal guardian of individual with Smith-Magenis Syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not legal guardian of individual with SMS

Where this trial is running

Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Sleep Disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.