Robison’s leadership, Cedar Clinical Research has proven itself as a best-in-class research site for emerging mental health therapeutics. Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director of Novamind said: “Under Dr.
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CCR’s clinical trial expertise includes trial design, patient recruitment, and patient management for drug development sponsors including pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and non-profit groups. The selection of Novamind’s Cedar Clinical Research for this significant study reflects its deep experience hosting phase I to phase IV clinical trials, many of them focused on psychedelic medicines, and emerging therapies in neuropsychiatry. This exciting research opportunity with Merck exemplifies a growing pipeline of opportunities for us to provide contract research services to leading drug developers.”
“CCR has unique expertise conducting clinical trials and research studies in neuropsychiatry, for a variety of sponsors. Reid Robison, Chief Medical Officer of Novamind and Principal Investigator at CCR. “We’re proud to partner with Merck and support its innovative neuroscience work to develop a potential new drug for treatment-resistant depression,” said Dr. The study is titled “A Phase 2a, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-1942 Added to Stable Antidepressant Therapy in Participants With Treatment-Resistant Depression.” The clinical trial begins enrolling individuals in March 2021. The phase II study will assess the efficacy and safety of a new Merck drug for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a mental health condition that affects approximately 30% of people who suffer from major depressive disorder 1.
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / Ma/ Novamind Inc., (CSE:NM)(OTC PINK:NVMDF)(FSE:HN2) (“Novamind” or the “Company”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cedar Clinical Research (“CCR”) has been selected as a key research site for a clinical trial focused on treatment-resistant depression by Merck & Co., (“Merck”), a world-leading pharmaceutical company.
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