This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study. There are two groups of subjects with Major Depressive Disorder and insomnia symptoms randomized to treatment either with eszopicone 2mg or placebo daily at bedtime for 14 weeks beginning at visit 2. Also, all subjects receive open label treatment with escitalopram 10 or 20mg daily in the morning. Safety and efficacy is evaluated as well as rating scales and patient sleep diaries.