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ANANDA Scientific Announces First Patient Enrolled in FDA-approved Clinical Trial Evaluating a Potential New Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

ANANDA Scientific Inc. , a research focused bio-pharmaceutical company today announced that the first subject has been enrolled in the clinical trial with an FDA-approved IND evaluating Nantheia™ A1002N5S, an investigational drug using cannabidiol (CBD) in ANANDA’s proprietary Liquid Structure™ delivery technology as a potential treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).

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  • ANANDA Scientific Inc. , a research focused bio-pharmaceutical company today announced that the first subject has been enrolled in the clinical trial with an FDA-approved IND evaluating Nantheia™ A1002N5S, an investigational drug using cannabidiol (CBD) in ANANDA’s proprietary Liquid Structure™ delivery technology as a potential treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
  • The National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health (NCCIH-a division of the NIH) is providing funding for this trial which is being conducted at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine .
  • ( Clinical Trials.gov Identifier: NCT05571592 )
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230328005224/en/
    Pictured above are Principal Investigators Naomi Simon MD, MSc, Esther Blessing MD, PhD, and Ananda Scientific CEO Sohail Zaidi.

Prolong Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation of Phase 1 Data from HEMERA-1 Clinical Study of PP-007 in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke at the Late-Breaking Science Session, ISC 2023

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Prolong Pharmaceuticals, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that preliminary data from the recently completed Phase 1 clinical study of PP-007 (HEMERA-1) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients will be presented in the Late-Breaking Science session during ISC 2023 in Dallas, TX and in the forthcoming PAIRS conference in Dubai.

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  • Prolong Pharmaceuticals, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that preliminary data from the recently completed Phase 1 clinical study of PP-007 (HEMERA-1) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients will be presented in the Late-Breaking Science session during ISC 2023 in Dallas, TX and in the forthcoming PAIRS conference in Dubai.
  • PP-007 (PEGylated carboxyhemoglobin, bovine) is a novel investigational biopharmaceutical product that improves microvascular perfusion while promoting transfer of oxygen to oxygen-deprived (hypoxic) cells and tissues.
  • HEMERA-1 is the first clinical trial of PP-007 in AIS.
  • PP-007’s multi-modal mechanism of action includes (1) increased blood flow and vasodilation of collateral circulation, (2) targeted delivery of oxygen in ischemic areas for 24 hours, and (3) plasma expansion.

PESI gifts $1.25 million to UC College of Medicine

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

EAU CLAIRE, Wis., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A $1.25 million gift from PESI will allow researchers at the UC College of Medicine to explore therapies used for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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  • "I'm incredibly grateful to PESI for allowing me to make an important and valuable contribution to the science," Chard said.
  • "People are looking for answers and want to trust that the therapy they are offered will work.
  • This study offers a significant step forward in helping us understand how many viable treatment options there are for people suffering from stress responses."
  • "Our mission is to connect knowledge with the needs of mental health clinicians," said Mike Conner, executive director of PESI.

ANANDA Scientific Announces FDA Approval of the IND for a Clinical Trial exploring treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

ANANDA Scientific Inc ., a research focused bio-pharmaceutical company today announced approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the IND application for a clinical trial evaluating Nantheia A1002N5S, an investigational drug using cannabidiol (CBD) in ANANDAs proprietary Liquid Structure delivery technology as a potential treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder.

Key Points: 
  • ANANDA Scientific Inc ., a research focused bio-pharmaceutical company today announced approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the IND application for a clinical trial evaluating Nantheia A1002N5S, an investigational drug using cannabidiol (CBD) in ANANDAs proprietary Liquid Structure delivery technology as a potential treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder.
  • ( Clinical Trials.gov Identifier: NCT05571592 )
    This press release features multimedia.
  • We are delighted to be moving forward with this important study to develop new evidence-based treatments for Social Anxiety Disorder, a distressing and under-addressed condition, said Dr Simon.
  • ANANDA is a leading research-focused biopharmaceutical company pioneering high-caliber clinical studies evaluating therapeutic indications such as PTSD , Radiculopathic Pain , Anxiety and Opioid Use Disorder ( Mt.

Announcing New Leadership for Alsana® Eating Disorder Treatment Programs in St. Louis, MO

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Monday, March 28, 2022

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebekah Freese, MSW, LCSW, Ph.D., has joined Alsana, an eating recovery community and treatment provider, as Sr. Regional Executive Director. She leads Alsana's multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment teams for Residential and PHP/IOP programs in Pacific, Ballwin, and Fenton, Missouri.

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  • WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebekah Freese, MSW, LCSW, Ph.D., has joined Alsana , an eating recovery community and treatment provider, as Sr.
  • She leads Alsana's multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment teams for Residential and PHP/IOP programs in Pacific , Ballwin , and Fenton , Missouri.
  • Freese joins the team during a time when expanding access to eating disorder care has never been more crucial.
  • "It connects an interdisciplinary team of eating disorder experts with other providers in the community to advanced skills and best practices."