I was asked if I would help publicize this study. I know nothing more than what's written here.
Rachel
Dear Rachel,
Thank you for offering to distribute information about the study we
are conducting that is testing an experimental treatment for
individuals who are blind and suffer from a sleep disorder known as
Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder. I have copied and pasted the
announcement below and attached it and the information packet about
this disorder to this email. You can also read more about the drug
on clinical trials.gov. The link to this website is as follows:
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01163032?term=vanda&rank=2
<http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01163032?term=vanda&rank=2>.
A few things to note about this trial:
* The site will arrange and cover the cost for all
transportation to and from the site for participants and
guardians. Any other necessary travel arrangements (ie. guide
dogs, hotel) will be accommodated.
* There is compensation for participation in the trial.
* Please note that it is possible that some people may report
having some light perception, but also have sleep issues (e.g.
trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, daytime
sleepiness, etc.); we would encourage these people to call the
1800 number on the announcement, as it is still possible that
they could qualify for the trial.
We really appreciate you helping us spread the word about this
clinical trial. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t
hesitate to contact me by phone at 240-599-4520 by email at
christina.fatemi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:christina.fatemi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>. Thank you so much for all
your help.
STUDY ANNOUNCEMENT:
*Clinical Research Study Recruitment*
**
*Blind individuals with no light perception needed.*
**
A local doctor is conducting research to evaluate a new
investigational treatment for insomnia and daytime sleepiness in
individuals who are totally blind.
Individuals may qualify who:
• are between 18 and 75 years of age
• are blind with no light perception
• have trouble sleeping at night or experience daytime sleepiness
Participants will be compensated for their time and effort and will
receive study medication and study-related medical evaluation at no
cost.
//Christina Fatemi//
Outreach Specialist
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
9605 Medical Center Dr.
Suite300
Rockville,Md 20850
Christina.Fatemi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:Christina.Fatemi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
(240)599-4520
