Vanda Pharmaceuticals announces the publication in PLOS One of an article titled "Melatonin agonist tasimelteon (HETLIOZ®) improves sleep in patients with primary insomnia: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial"

Core Insights - Vanda Pharmaceuticals announced the publication of a study demonstrating that HETLIOZ (tasimelteon) significantly improves sleep in patients with primary insomnia, meeting its primary endpoint with a mean improvement in latency to persistent sleep of 44.9 minutes (20mg) and 46.3 minutes (50mg) compared to 28.2 minutes for placebo [2][4]. Group 1: Study Findings - The study published in PLOS One showed that HETLIOZ met its primary endpoint with significant improvements in latency to persistent sleep (LPS) [2]. - Improvements in LPS were sustained through follow-up time points, indicating the potential long-term efficacy of HETLIOZ [2]. - No cognitive or mood changes were associated with HETLIOZ use, and no rebound or withdrawal effects were observed after discontinuation [2]. Group 2: Market Context - Insomnia affects over 10% of the American population, highlighting a significant health issue that Vanda Pharmaceuticals aims to address with HETLIOZ [3]. - HETLIOZ is already approved for Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder and nighttime sleep disturbances in specific populations, with ongoing efforts for FDA approval for insomnia and Jet Lag Disorder [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Vanda Pharmaceuticals is focused on developing innovative therapies to meet high unmet medical needs, particularly in the field of sleep disorders [5]. - The company is also pursuing the development of HETLIOZ for other sleep disorders, including Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder and pediatric insomnia [4].