According to Tiziana Life Sciences, the FDA is allowing patients with multiple sclerosis who are taking part in an expanded access program through Brigham and Women's Hospital to use intranasal foralumab at home instead of at the hospital. In April 2022, the company announced that the agency had agreed to allow the access program to expand to a total of 10 patients … [Read more...] about FDA okays home dosing of Tiziana’s intranasal foralumab for MS patients in expanded access program
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Aculys says it will file NDA based on interim analysis of Japanese Phase 3 trial of NRL-1 (Valtoco) diazepam nasal spray
Aculys Pharma says that it plans to move ahead with submission of a marketing application to Japanese authorities based on interim data showing that a Japanese Phase 3 clinical study of NRL-1 diazepam nasal spray in epilepsy patients aged 6 to 17 met its primary efficacy endpoint. Aculys acquired development and commercialization rights to Neurelis's NRL-1 diazepam … [Read more...] about Aculys says it will file NDA based on interim analysis of Japanese Phase 3 trial of NRL-1 (Valtoco) diazepam nasal spray
Phase 2 trial of Cyrano’s intranasal theophylline for the treatment of post-viral hyposmia gets underway
Cyrano Therapeutics has announced the initiation of the Phase 2 FLAVOR trial of CYR-064 theophylline soft-mist nasal spray in patients who have lost their sense of smell following a viral infection. Cyrano announced plans for the Phase 2 trial in January 2023. The FLAVOR trial will compare the safety and tolerability of two doses of CYR-064 to placebo over a 6-month … [Read more...] about Phase 2 trial of Cyrano’s intranasal theophylline for the treatment of post-viral hyposmia gets underway
NIAID will conduct study evaluating inhaled versus nasal delivery of Ocugen’s OCU500 vaccine against COVID-19
According to Ocugen, the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) will conduct a study comparing the immune response generated by Ocugen's OCU500 vaccine candidate delivered via inhalation versus OCU500 delivered as a nasal spray. The research will be conducted as part of Project NextGen, which is expected to begin clinical trials early next … [Read more...] about NIAID will conduct study evaluating inhaled versus nasal delivery of Ocugen’s OCU500 vaccine against COVID-19
Codagenix gets BARDA funding for Phase 2b trial of CoviLiv intranasal vaccine against COVID-19
According to Codagenix, the US Department of Health and Human Services' Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) will provide up to $389 million to support a Phase 2b trial of CoviLiv live attenduated intranasal vaccine as a booster. Under the contract, the first tranche provided by BARDA will be $10 million. Codagenix is developing CoviLiv in … [Read more...] about Codagenix gets BARDA funding for Phase 2b trial of CoviLiv intranasal vaccine against COVID-19
Pneumagen says Phase 2 challenge study of Neumifil antiviral nasal spray against influenza met primary and secondary endpoints
Pneumagen announced that a Phase 2 challenge study Neumifil multivalent carbohydrate binding module (mCBM) nasal spray against influenza met its primary endpoints, demonstrating statistically significant reductions in the rate of infection and in symptom severity compared to placebo. The initiation of the challenge study was announced in August 2022. The company … [Read more...] about Pneumagen says Phase 2 challenge study of Neumifil antiviral nasal spray against influenza met primary and secondary endpoints
FDA places clinical hold on GH Research IND for GH001 inhaled 5-MeO-DMTFDA
GH Research announced that the FDA has placed a clinical hold on an IND that the company submitted for GH001 inhaled mebufotenin (5-MeO-DMT) for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression, citing "Insufficient information to assess risks to human subjects." The company said that it is waiting to learn more details from the FDA about the reasons for the clinical … [Read more...] about FDA places clinical hold on GH Research IND for GH001 inhaled 5-MeO-DMTFDA
CF Foundation to provide an additional $9 million for development of Arcturus’ ARCT-032 inhaled mRNA therapy
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced that it has agreed to provide an additional $9 million in funding for development of Arcturus Therapeutics' ARCT-032 inhaled mRNA therapy for the treatment of CF. The CF Foundation said that it has already provided $15.6 million for development of ARCT-032, which is based on Arcturus' LUNAR lipid nanoparticle delivery platform. … [Read more...] about CF Foundation to provide an additional $9 million for development of Arcturus’ ARCT-032 inhaled mRNA therapy
Krystal Biotech announces plans for Phase 1 trial of KB408 inhaled gene therapy for the treatment of AAT
Krystal Biotech said that the FDA has cleared an IND for KB408 nebulized gene therapy for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and the company said that it plans to initiate a Phase 1 trial in early 2024. According to Krystal, the study will evaluate 3 ascending doses of KB408 in adult patients with AAT deficiency who have a PI*ZZ genotype. KB408 is … [Read more...] about Krystal Biotech announces plans for Phase 1 trial of KB408 inhaled gene therapy for the treatment of AAT
Seelos says 2nd part of Phase 2 study of SLS-002 intranasal racemic ketamine for suicidal ideation and behavior demonstrated improvement in symptoms
Seelos Therapeutics asserts that the second part of its Phase 2 trial of SLS-002 intranasal racemic ketamine for the treatment of acute suicidal ideation and behavior in major depressive disorder would have met its primary endpoint if the study had been able to reach full enrollment. According to the company, the trial enrolled only 147 out of an anticipated 220 … [Read more...] about Seelos says 2nd part of Phase 2 study of SLS-002 intranasal racemic ketamine for suicidal ideation and behavior demonstrated improvement in symptoms