Tonix Pharma Collaborates With Massachusetts General Hospital For TNX-1900 In Binge Eating Disorder

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  • Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp TNXP has announced an agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital to evaluate TNX-1900 (intranasal potentiated oxytocin) in a Phase 2 trial as a potential treatment for binge eating disorder. 
  • The Phase 2 clinical trial is expected to start in 2H of 2022.
  • TNX-1900 is also in development for the treatment of chronic migraine. It is expected to enter a Phase 2 potential pivotal clinical trial to prevent migraine headache in chronic migraineurs in 2H of 2022.
  • The planned investigator-initiated Phase 2 trial will be a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 60 patients with binge eating disorder and obesity. 
  • Related: Tonix Pharma Inks Research Pact For Oxytocin In Eating Disorder.
  • The 8-week study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of TNX-1900 as a treatment for binge eating disorder and determine whether TNX-1900 reduces bingeing frequency and body weight in adults. 
  • TNX-1900 is based on a proprietary potentiated formulation of oxytocin and is currently being developed as a candidate for chronic migraine prophylaxis, insulin resistance treatment, and related conditions.
  • Price Action: TNXP shares are up 1.65% at $0.21 during the market session on the last check Monday.
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