Effects of solriamfetol treatment on body weight in participants with obstructive sleep apnea or narcolepsy

Sleep Med. 2022 Dec:100:165-173. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2022.08.005. Epub 2022 Aug 14.

Abstract

Objectives: This analysis characterized changes in weight in participants with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or narcolepsy treated with solriamfetol (Sunosi™) 37.5 (OSA only), 75, 150, or 300 mg/d.

Methods: In two 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled trials and one 1-year open-label extension study, changes in weight were evaluated from baseline to end of study (week 12 or week 40 of the open-label extension [after up to 52 weeks of solriamfetol treatment]) in participants with OSA or narcolepsy.

Results: After 12 weeks of solriamfetol treatment, median percent change in weight from baseline across all solriamfetol doses was -0.84%, compared with 0.54% for placebo, in participants with OSA; and -0.07%, compared with 3.08% for placebo, in participants with narcolepsy. After up to 52 weeks of solriamfetol treatment, overall median percent change in weight from baseline was -1.76%, which showed a dose-dependent pattern (75 mg, 0.57%; 150 mg, -1.2%; 300 mg, -2.5%). Results were similar in subgroups of participants with OSA or narcolepsy, with overall median percent changes in weight of -2.2% and -1.1%, respectively. After up to 52 weeks of solriamfetol treatment, the percentage of participants with weight loss ≥5% relative to baseline was 25.7% overall and increased in a dose-dependent manner (75 mg, 4.5%; 150 mg, 17.3%; 300 mg, 32.4%). Results were similar among subgroups of participants with OSA or narcolepsy, with 26.4% and 24.2% of participants experiencing weight loss ≥5%, respectively. No weight-related treatment-emergent adverse events were serious.

Conclusions: Solriamfetol treatment was associated with decreases in body weight in a dose-related manner.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02348632.

Keywords: JZP-110; Lung; Obesity; Sleep apnea; Solriamfetol; Sunosi.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Body Weight
  • Humans
  • Narcolepsy* / complications
  • Narcolepsy* / drug therapy
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive* / complications
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive* / drug therapy
  • Weight Loss

Substances

  • solriamfetol

Associated data

  • ClinicalTrials.gov/NCT02348632