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[biotech jim]

Could MK-6096 be developed for insomnia if suvorexant hits a snag?

Absolutely, but the discussion today was pretty bullish for approval. Clinicaltrials.gov shows the following polysomnographic sleep study:

Polysomnography Study of MK6096 in Patients With Primary Insomnia (6096-011)(COMPLETED) Condition: Primary Insomnia
Interventions: Drug: MK6096 2.5 mg and placebo; Drug: Comparator: MK6096 5 mg and placebo; Drug: Comparator: MK6096 10 mg and placebo; Drug: Comparator: MK6096 20 mg and placebo