Business

FDA Denies the Lykos Therapeutics Application for MDMA-Assisted Therapy

The FDA has rejected Lykos Therapeutics’ New Drug Application for MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and requested an additional Phase 3 study.

The State of the Art in Psychedelic Trial Design

Researchers are considering more complex designs for clinical trials of psychedelic- assisted therapies that can better address concerns about the impact of placebo in blinded studies.

MAPS Responds to FDA Advisors and Sets Future Goals

On July 16, the MAPS nonprofit responded to recommendations by FDA advisors against approval of MDMA-assisted therapy and put forward their goals for the future of the organization.

Lykos Offers New Measures for Additional Oversight if MDMA-AT Is Approved

As Lykos Therapeutics awaits an FDA decision this week on its proposed MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, the company has announced new initiatives and measures for additional oversight if the therapy is approved.

Stakeholders Address Alleged Research Bias As Veterans Endorse MDMA-AT

In part two of our special report on the pending FDA decision on MDMA-Assisted Therapy we look at comments from stakeholders with PTSD and also veterans groups about the benefits of the treatment and possible bias by researchers and managers at Lykos Therapeutics.  

Can Lykos Therapeutics Address MDMA-AT Safety Concerns Ahead of FDA Decision?

As Lykos Therapeutics considers a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy for MDMA-assisted therapy, both supporters and detractors of MDMA-AT make their case for whether the treatment is safe for patients.

Lykos Confident That Working With FDA Will Merit MDMA-AT Approval 

Lykos Therapeutics details how it is addressing questions raised by FDA advisors during a June 4 advisory meeting and how it will apply these insights to its Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy. 

Lykos Responds to Opposition by FDA Advisors to MDMA-Assisted Therapy

Lykos Therapeutics addresses concerns from FDA Advisors about MDMA-assisted therapy and presents a forward looking plan.

Behold the Ascendant Psychedelic Vape

The growing market for vaporizers that offers portable, disposable and convenient delivery systems for DMT, psilocybin, 2C-B and other psychedelic substances.

APPA’s Stephen Xenakis Discusses the Future of Psychedelic Therapy

The executive director of the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association shares his vision for the professionalization of psychedelic-assisted therapy, as FDA approval seems likely this year.