Relmada Therapeutics Initiates Phase 1 Dosing with REL-P11 for Metabolic Disease
REL-P11 is a proprietary, low-dose, modified-release psilocybin formulation
Single-Ascending Dosing (SAD) study to evaluate safety and pharmacokinetics
in obese and normal weight subjects
With positive results, Phase 2a proof-of-concept study expected to begin in H1 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:RLMD, "Relmada", "the Company")), a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), today announced the initiation of dosing in a Phase 1 SAD study of REL-P11, an investigational agent for metabolic disease.
"Dosing of the first subjects in the Phase 1 study is an important milestone for REL-P11, a low-dose, modified-release psilocybin formulation. Preclinical rodent studies, published at the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease in 2023 (AASLD 2023), showed that treatment with REL-P11 improved multiple metabolic parameters with no detrimental CNS effects, and suggest that REL-P11 could have potential to become a valuable therapeutic option in the evolving obesity and metabolic syndrome space," said Sergio Traversa, Chief Executive Officer of Relmada. "We expect the Phase 1 study to help define the pharmacokinetic, safety and tolerability profile of REL-P11 and, with positive data, pave the way for a Phase 2a proof-of-concept study to begin in H1 2025."
About REL-P11 and the Phase 1 Study
Relmada acquired the development and commercial rights to a novel psilocybin and derivatives program in July of 2021. Psilocybin has neuroplastogen™ effects that have the potential to ameliorate neurodegenerative conditions. Relmada identified the potential to use low-dose psilocybin as a treatment for metabolic diseases and published the data at the American Society for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD 2023).
About Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.
Relmada Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), with a focus on major depressive disorder (MDD). Relmada's experienced and dedicated team is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Relmada's lead program, REL-1017, is a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission. REL-1017 is in late-stage development as an adjunctive treatment for MDD in adults. Learn more at www.relmada.com.
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