MIRA Pharmaceuticals Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events
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Item 8.01 Other Events
MIRA Pharmaceuticals Reports Ketamir-2 Achieves 60% Greater Efficacy Than FDA-Approved Gabapentin in Preclinical Study for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) announces that its novel oral ketamine analog, Ketamir-2, demonstrated 60% greater efficacy than the FDA-approved treatment gabapentin in a recent preclinical model of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain. This significant result builds on multiple prior preclinical successes, further establishing Ketamir-2’s potential as a breakthrough treatment for neuropathic pain.
The Company is advancing its development program with additional studies targeting diabetic neuropathy, as well as preclinical trials in PTSD, as part of a broader strategy that includes exploring government funding opportunities to support the program.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are characterized by future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “plans,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue” and similar words. Such statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. In this report, such forward-looking statements relate to the anticipated benefits of the Company’s preclinical testing results for, and the time for regulatory filings related to, Ketamir-2 or Nor-Ketamir-2. Readers are cautioned that actual future results related to Ketamir-2 or Nor-Ketamir-2 may deviate materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements regarding Ketamir-2 and Nor-Ketamir-2 contained herein. The Company does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements as circumstances change, except as required by securities laws. These and other risks concerning the Company’s programs and operations are described in additional detail in Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and other SEC filings, which are on file with the SEC at www.sec.gov and the Company’s website at https://www.mirapharmaceuticals.com/investors/sec-filings. The Company explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| MIRA PHARMACUTICALS, INC. | ||
| Dated: October 25, 2024 | By: | /s/ Erez Aminov |
| Name: | Erez Aminov | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |