Clearmind Medicine Receives IRB Approval for Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial for Alcohol Use Disorder at Hadassah Medical Center

Core Insights - Clearmind Medicine Inc. has received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval from Hadassah Medical Center for its Phase 1/2a clinical trial of CMND-100, aimed at treating Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) [1][3][4] - The trial will also involve other prestigious institutions such as Yale School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University [2] - The approval follows previous regulatory milestones, including FDA clearance of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application [3] Company Overview - Clearmind is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing psychedelic-derived therapeutics to address significant health issues, including AUD [5] - The company holds a portfolio of nineteen patent families with 31 granted patents and plans to seek additional patents as necessary [6] Clinical Trial Details - The Phase 1/2a trial is designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profile of CMND-100, while also evaluating its preliminary efficacy in reducing alcohol cravings and consumption [4] - The global burden of AUD is significant, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths worldwide, highlighting the need for effective treatments [4]