Texas-based Zeteo Biomedical has announced the launch of two new devices for intranasal delivery of dry powders: the CygnusMR multi-dose device and the CygnusSDX single dose disposable device. In 2022, the company announced the launch of its ZEOx1 OrionMRQ multi-dose nasal device for delivery of liquid drugs and vaccines. According to Zeteo, the new dry powder nasal … [Read more...] about Zeteo Biomedical launches CygnusMR and Cygnus SDX dry powder nasal delivery devices
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Kyorin gets option to license Cyrano’s CYR-064 intranasal theophylline for the Japanese market
Kyorin Pharmaceutical is paying an undisclosed fee for the option to license Japanese development and marketing rights to Cyrano Therapeutics' CYR intranasal theophylline for the treatment of loss of smell, the companies said. A Phase 2 trial of the nasal spray in patients with post-viral hyposmia that was initiated in 2023 is still underway. According to the … [Read more...] about Kyorin gets option to license Cyrano’s CYR-064 intranasal theophylline for the Japanese market
Kexing Biopharm announces FDA approval of IND for GB05 human interferon α1b inhalation solution
According to Kexing Biopharm, the FDA has approved the company's IND for GB05 human interferon alpha-1b inhalation solution, which the company's subsidiary Shenzhen Kexing plans to advance into clinical development for the treatment of lung infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus in children. In April 2024, Kexing announced the initiation of a Phase 3 trial … [Read more...] about Kexing Biopharm announces FDA approval of IND for GB05 human interferon α1b inhalation solution
Ethris gets $5 million from CEPI for development of spray-dried RNA vaccines for nasal delivery
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is providing $5 million to inhaled RNA developer Ethris for development of spray-dried RNA vaccines for nasal delivery. Ethris said that it plans to focus initially on a vaccine against influenza once a successful process is established. Within the past few months, CEPI also provided funding to an Abera … [Read more...] about Ethris gets $5 million from CEPI for development of spray-dried RNA vaccines for nasal delivery
AIM ImmunoTech announces planned trial of intranasal Ampligen in combination with FluMist against avian flu
AIM ImmunoTech has announced that it plans to move forward with a trial of intranasal Ampligen rintatolimod as an adjuvant to AstraZeneca's FluMist intranasal flu vaccine for the prevention of avian flu. The company said that it plans to run the trial as a follow-up to a 2012 trial of Ampligen in conjunction with FluMist that was conducted at the University of … [Read more...] about AIM ImmunoTech announces planned trial of intranasal Ampligen in combination with FluMist against avian flu
Flu Lab invests $5 million in ENA Respiratory to support development of INNA-051 intranasal dry powder immune enhancer
According to ENA Respiratory, California-based non-profit organization Flu Lab is providing a $5 million investment to support a Phase 2 proof of concept study of the company's INNA-051 intranasal dry powder TLR2/6 agonist for the treatment of viral respiratory infections. The Phase 2 study will take place in the US and evaluate the safety and efficacy of INNA-051 for … [Read more...] about Flu Lab invests $5 million in ENA Respiratory to support development of INNA-051 intranasal dry powder immune enhancer
Cessatech gets positive notified body opinion regarding CT001 sufentanil / ketamine analgesic nasal spray device
According to Cessatech, a positive notified body opinion has been issued under Article 117 of the Medical Devices Regulation for the company's CT001 sufentanil / ketamine nasal spray. Cessatech says that it expects to submit a marketing application to the EMA later this year seeking approval of CT001 for the treatment of acute pain in children. In May 2024, the … [Read more...] about Cessatech gets positive notified body opinion regarding CT001 sufentanil / ketamine analgesic nasal spray device
Start up Miist Therapeutics raises $7 million in seed money, is developing inhaled therapies for smoking cessation and migraine
California-based startup Miist Therapeutics, which calls itself "a physics-based developer of inhaled medicines," announced that it has raised $7 million in seed funding and is developing 2 candidates: MST-01 for smoking cessation and MST-02 for the treatment of migraine. Investors included Refractor Capital, Entrepreneur First, and the California Innovation Fund. … [Read more...] about Start up Miist Therapeutics raises $7 million in seed money, is developing inhaled therapies for smoking cessation and migraine
Cyrano announces Phase 1 trial of CYR-064 intranasal theophylline in Parkinson’s disease patients
Cyrano Therapeutics announced the launch of a Phase 1 study of CYR-064 intranasal theophylline in Parkinson's disease patients that is being conducted by David Silvers of Gardens Neurology in Palm Beach, Florida. Cyrano is developing the theophylline nasal spray for the restoration of the sense of smell in patients with reduced or absent sense of smell. In 2023, … [Read more...] about Cyrano announces Phase 1 trial of CYR-064 intranasal theophylline in Parkinson’s disease patients
GH Research says Phase 2b trial of GH001 inhaled mebufotenin met primary endpoint
GH Research announced that a Phase 2b clinical trial of GH001 inhaled synthetic mebufotenin (5-MeO-DMT) in patients with treatment-resistant depression met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a significant reduction in depression symptoms as measured by the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) on Day 8 post dose. All secondary endpoints were also met, the … [Read more...] about GH Research says Phase 2b trial of GH001 inhaled mebufotenin met primary endpoint