Innovative drug treatment developed in collaboration with SciSparc
aims to enhance safety and efficacy in mental health and addiction care
Vancouver, Canada, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), (FSE: CWY0) (“Clearmind” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated health problems, today announced the publication of an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT”) for its pioneering combination therapy of Ibogaine and N-Acylethanolamines.
Ibogaine, a key compound derived from the root of Tabernanthe iboga, a shrub native to West and Central Africa, has shown promise in human clinical trials for treating opioid use disorder (OUD), cocaine use disorder (CUD), and other substance use disorders (SUD). As a result, Ibogaine is considered a potentially effective anti-addiction agent.
The patent application follows innovative developments from Clearmind’s successful collaboration with SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) (“SciSparc”), a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on treatments for central nervous system disorders. Together, the two companies are researching innovative combination therapies that integrate psychedelic compounds with the N-Acylethanolamines family, including Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA).
Dr. Adi Zuloff-Shani, CEO of Clearmind Medicine, commented: “The publication of this patent highlights Clearmind’s commitment to leadership in the psychedelics space through building a diverse patent portfolio, featuring technologies with varying timelines to market. Most importantly, we aim to provide safe and effective solutions for mental health conditions that currently have unmet needs. While treatments with Ibogaine are generally considered safe under proper medical supervision, there have been reports of fatalities or adverse events associated with the ingestion of iboga plant material or Ibogaine. We believe that combining Ibogaine with Palmitoylethanolamide will further enhance the efficacy and safety of this promising therapy.”
About Clearmind Medicine Inc.
Clearmind is a clinical-stage psychedelic pharmaceutical biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve widespread and underserved health problems, including alcohol use disorder. Its primary objective is to research and develop psychedelic-based compounds and attempt to commercialize them as regulated medicines, foods or supplements.
The Company’s intellectual portfolio currently consists of nineteen patent families including 29 granted patents. The Company intends to seek additional patents for its compounds whenever warranted and will remain opportunistic regarding the acquisition of additional intellectual property to build its portfolio.
Shares of Clearmind are listed for trading on Nasdaq under the symbol “CMND” and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “CWY0.”
About SciSparc Ltd.
SciSparc Ltd. (SPRC) is a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company led by an experienced team of senior executives and scientists. SciSparc’s focus is on creating and enhancing a portfolio of technologies and assets based on cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. With this focus, the Company is currently engaged in the following drug development programs based on THC and/or non-psychoactive cannabidiol: SCI-110 for the treatment of Tourette Syndrome, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and agitation; and SCI-210 for the treatment of autism and status epilepticus. The Company also owns a controlling interest in a subsidiary whose business focuses on the sale of hemp seeds’ oil-based products on the Amazon.com Marketplace.
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