Effects of Eszopiclone on Sleep-dependent Learning in Schizophrenia
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will determine whether eszopiclone will normalize sleep patterns and restore
sleep-dependent enhancement of motor skill learning in patients with schizophrenia. The
investigators will compare subjects taking a placebo to those taking 3 mg of eszopiclone with
regard to: sleep architecture and sleep latency as measured by actigraphy and polysomnography
and sleep-dependent motor skill learning.