Incannex Healthcare Inc. Expands IHL-42X Clinical Advisory Board with Appointments of Four Industry and Academic Leaders to Advance Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Program

Core Insights - Incannex Healthcare Inc. has appointed four experts to its IHL-42X Obstructive Sleep Apnea Clinical Advisory Board, enhancing its capabilities in developing treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) [1][2][4] - The company is preparing to announce Phase 2 topline data for IHL-42X in July 2025 and will initiate a Phase 3 U.S. study later in the year [1][8] - IHL-42X is an oral fixed-dose combination of dronabinol and acetazolamide, designed to target the underlying pathophysiology of OSA [7][10] Company Overview - Incannex is focused on developing combination medicines targeting chronic conditions, including OSA, rheumatoid arthritis, and generalized anxiety disorder [10] - The company is advancing three clinical-stage product candidates, with IHL-42X being the lead program [10] - Incannex aims to address critical gaps in care for conditions that have limited or no approved pharmaceutical treatments [10] Clinical Advisory Board - The newly appointed members include: - Scott A. Sands, Ph.D., an expert in respiratory physiology and engineering [1][5] - Ali Azarbarzin, Ph.D., focusing on the physiological consequences of sleep apnea [2][5] - Lora J. McGill, M.D., FAAN, a neurologist with extensive experience in clinical trials [3][5] - Nancy Collop, M.D., a recognized leader in sleep medicine [4][5] IHL-42X Development - IHL-42X is currently in the RePOSA Phase 2/3 clinical trial, expected to enroll over 560 patients globally [7][8] - Previous trials indicated that IHL-42X reduced the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) by an average of 51% at the lowest dose [8][9] - The treatment targets two key physiological pathways associated with OSA, potentially benefiting a broader range of patients, including those not classified as obese [9]