Cybin Announces Positive Topline Data from Phase 1 Studies of Proprietary Deuterated DMT Molecules CYB004 and SPL028
- Robust and rapid-onset psychedelic effects demonstrated at lower doses compared to native DMT
- Safe and well-tolerated IV and IM dosing routes for CYB004 and SPL028
- Potential for IM administration to provide more convenient dosing for patients
- Positive safety, PK, and PD data from Phase 1 studies support progression to a Phase 2 study in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- 40 granted patents and over 170 pending applications in the patent portfolio
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Insights
A critical analysis of deuterated DMT's pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics reveals a promising profile for therapeutic applications. The lower dose requirement for robust psychedelic effects with CYB004 compared to native DMT suggests an enhanced safety margin. The rapid onset of action is particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential for controlled therapeutic sessions, minimizing the patient's time under influence, which could be pivotal in clinical settings. The pharmacological innovation of deuteration, which involves replacing hydrogen atoms with deuterium, is known to potentially increase the stability and half-life of drugs. This could translate into a better controlled and predictable therapeutic experience for patients suffering from GAD.
The positive outcomes from the Phase 1 studies of Cybin Inc.'s CYB004 and SPL028 indicate a significant milestone in psychedelic-assisted therapy research. The safety profile is commendable, with no serious adverse events reported, which is a critical factor for patient acceptance and regulatory approval. The ability to produce strong psychedelic effects that are well-tolerated is substantial, as it suggests these treatments could offer a novel therapeutic mechanism for GAD, a condition that often shows resistance to conventional treatments. The scalability of IM administration presents an operational advantage that could facilitate broader clinical use. The move towards a Phase 2 study in early 2024 is a strategic step and its success could disrupt the current mental health treatment paradigm.
Cybin Inc.'s robust patent portfolio, with 40 granted patents and over 170 pending applications, underlines the company's commitment to securing their intellectual property rights in a competitive biotech landscape. The 25 granted patents directly related to the deuterated DMT program not only solidify their market position but also enhance the company's attractiveness to investors and potential partners. Patent protection is a key factor in the biopharmaceutical industry, as it provides a competitive edge and can significantly influence market exclusivity, revenue potential and long-term business strategy. Cybin's extensive patenting efforts could be a defensive strategy against generic competition, ensuring a longer-term return on investment for their innovative treatments.
- Intravenous (“IV”) CYB004 demonstrated robust and rapid-onset psychedelic effects at lower doses compared to native DMT, suggesting potential as a short-acting, scalable treatment -
- Intramuscular (“IM”) dosing of SPL028 produced robust, short-duration psychedelic effects in the majority of participants -
- Both IV and IM routes were safe and well-tolerated, with potential for IM administration to provide more convenient, patient-friendly dosing -
- Combined Phase 1 results for deuterated DMT program support progression to a Phase 2 study in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (“GAD”) in Q1 2024 -
- Patent portfolio includes 40 granted patents and over 170 pending applications, with 25 granted patents directly related to the deuterated DMT program -
Results from the Phase 1 studies in the CYB004 and SPL028 programs demonstrated PK and PD profiles with the potential to bridge data across these molecules, and the PK profiles for both molecules demonstrated concentrations in the effective range. Both IV (CYB004 and SPL028) and IM (SPL028) administration routes were safe and well-tolerated, with potential for IM dosing to provide a more convenient dosing method for patients when compared to IV infusion. IM dosing of SPL028 produced robust psychedelic effects lasting a short duration in the majority of subjects, a finding that supports IM administration as a well-tolerated and effective dosing method that is highly scalable.
“The positive data from our Phase 1 studies of CYB004 and SPL028 are highly encouraging with the combined data from these studies enabling us to prioritize our 2024 development plan for our deuterated DMT program. Importantly, these are the first-in-human studies of deuterated DMT in healthy participants. We are pleased that both the IV and IM administrations produced robust psychedelic effects and were safe and well-tolerated. We are especially encouraged that the IM route produced psychedelic effects in the majority of subjects, with a short-duration psychedelic experience from a single administration of SPL028,” said Doug Drysdale, Chief Executive Officer of Cybin. “These results for IM dosing of deuterated DMT are highly promising and will help inform dosing in future clinical trials, saving time and resources by eliminating the need for further formulation studies of other methods such as subcutaneous dosing.”
Dr. Amir Inamdar, Chief Medical Officer of Cybin, added: “The completion of our Phase 1 CYB004 and SPL028 studies represents a significant milestone in the clinical advancement of our deuterated DMT program. From these studies, we identified a dose that resulted in strong psychedelic effects, was well-tolerated and we believe will result in therapeutic efficacy. Collectively, these positive results will inform a more targeted approach and support an accelerated path to a Phase 2 deuterated DMT study in GAD in early 2024.”
Phase 1 CYB004 Topline Results
The objective of the Phase 1 CYB004 study was to evaluate the safety, PK, and PD of escalating doses of DMT and CYB004 in healthy participants. This was a three-part study, consisting of Part A (90-minute IV DMT infusion) in 39 participants, Part B (IV DMT bolus + infusion) in 12 participants, and Part C (IV CYB004 bolus ± infusion) in 24 participants.
CYB004 was well-tolerated with no serious adverse events, and the majority of adverse events were mild to moderate and self-limiting. The Phase 1 study’s robust dataset on safety, tolerability and PK/PD provided important dosing information allowing the Company to advance its deuterated DMT program into patients in a Phase 2 GAD study in Q1 2024.
Study highlights:
- Escalating doses of DMT IV infusion over 90 minutes were well-tolerated
- Robust psychedelic effects were produced, and the intensity of effects was related to the rate at which the peak concentration was achieved.
- Deuteration of DMT, as with CYB004, resulted in stronger psychedelic effects at lower plasma concentrations, compared with native DMT.
- These psychedelic effects were rapid in onset when administered as an IV bolus over 5 minutes and persisted for about 40 minutes after the bolus without the need for an extended infusion.
- This short duration of effects has the potential for CYB004 to be a scalable treatment that can be delivered in a shorter period of time compared with longer acting psychedelics.
Phase 1 IV/IM SPL028 Topline Results
The Company today also announced the completion of dosing in a Phase 1 study evaluating IV and IM doses of SPL028 (deuterated DMT) in healthy participants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety, PK, and PD of escalating doses of SPL028 in healthy participants. This was a two-part study, consisting of Part 1 (IV vs IM cross-over dosing in 16 psychedelic-experienced healthy participants) and Part 2 (single IV or IM doses of SPL028 in 22 healthy participants with little-to-no psychedelic experience).
IV and IM SPL028 demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile. No serious adverse events were observed, and the majority of adverse events were mild to moderate and self-limiting. Furthermore, the study identified an IM dose of SPL028 that resulted in a breakthrough psychedelic experience, with a total duration ranging from 55 to 120 minutes.
Phase 1 Data Summary: CYB004 and SPL028
- IV and IM routes both safe and well-tolerated
- CYB004 and SPL028 demonstrated similar PK and PD profiles which allows bridging of data across molecules
- PK profiles for both molecules demonstrated concentrations in the effective range
- IM dosing of SPL028 produced robust psychedelic effects lasting a short duration in the majority of subjects
“With these important deuterated DMT datasets in hand, as well as the recently announced positive findings from our Phase 2 study of CYB003, our deuterated psilocybin analog in development for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, we are well positioned to advance both programs as we pursue our goal of creating safe and effective treatments for multiple mental health disorders,” concluded Drysdale.
About Cybin
Cybin is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to create safe and effective psychedelic-based therapeutics to address the large unmet need for new and innovative treatment options for people who suffer from mental health conditions.
Cybin’s goal of revolutionizing mental healthcare is supported by a network of world-class partners and internationally recognized scientists aimed at progressing proprietary drug discovery platforms, innovative drug delivery systems, and novel formulation approaches and treatment regimens. The Company is currently developing CYB003, a proprietary deuterated psilocybin analog for the treatment of major depressive disorder and CYB004, a proprietary deuterated DMT molecule for generalized anxiety disorder and has a research pipeline of investigational psychedelic-based compounds.
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