Tonix Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 OASIS Study of TNX-102 SL for Reduction of Acute Stress Reaction

Company Overview - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. is a fully integrated biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for pain management and vaccines for public health challenges [8] - The company is advancing TNX-102 SL, a product candidate for managing fibromyalgia, with a New Drug Application (NDA) submitted based on two statistically significant Phase 3 studies [8] - TNX-102 SL has received Fast Track designation from the FDA for the management of fibromyalgia and is also being developed for acute stress reaction and acute stress disorder [8] Clinical Trial Details - The OASIS trial, an investigator-initiated Phase 2 trial, aims to evaluate TNX-102 SL's potential to reduce the severity of acute stress reaction (ASR) and the frequency of acute stress disorder (ASD) [2][3] - The trial is sponsored by the University of North Carolina (UNC) and supported by a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense [2][3] - Approximately 180 motor vehicle collision (MVC) trauma survivors will be enrolled in the trial, which will randomize participants to receive either TNX-102 SL 5.6 mg or a placebo for two weeks [3] Market Need and Background - There is a significant unmet need for treating ASR after traumatic events, with about 60% of men and 50% of women in the U.S. experiencing at least one trauma in their lives [5] - One-third of emergency department visits in the U.S. (40-50 million patients per year) involve evaluations after trauma exposures [5] - Currently, no medication is available to treat the initial reaction to traumatic events and support long-term health, which could prevent the development or worsening of ASD and PTSD [5] Drug Mechanism and Composition - TNX-102 SL is a non-opioid investigational drug designed for chronic use, formulated as a sublingual tablet of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride for bedtime dosing [6][7] - The formulation aims to improve sleep quality and manage fibromyalgia symptoms by targeting non-restorative sleep [6][7] - Patents for TNX-102 SL's formulation provide market protection until 2034, with successful maintenance of its European Patent [7] Research Initiatives - The OASIS trial builds upon the knowledge and infrastructure from the UNC-led AURORA initiative, a $40 million national research effort to improve understanding and recovery from traumatic events [4] - AURORA is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and partnerships with leading tech companies [4]