"We are very pleased to be able to start the clinical program with our drug candidate IRL757 so soon after the Medical Products Agency's approval. Our recently established development collaboration with MSRD/Otsuka and the extensive research support we receive from
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Apathy is characterized by indifference, resignation and a lack of response to what is happening in the world around them. The condition often causes significant disability and affects a large proportion of people living with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other diseases related to the central nervous system. Currently, there are no drugs on the market to treat apathy.
IRLAB's drug candidate IRL757 has shown positive effects in several preclinical models of cognitive function, including improved motivation. This effect is believed to be associated with the drug candidate's unique ability to counteract disturbances in nerve signaling that are believed to cause apathy in several neurological diseases.
The Phase I study consists of two parts and aims to document the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic properties of IRL757 in healthy subjects. In the first part, ascending doses of the drug candidate are administered (Single Ascending Dose, SAD), and in the second part, repeated and ascending doses are given (Multiple Ascending Dose, MAD). In addition, the possible influence of concomitant food intake will be documented. The study is expected to be fully completed in 2024.
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