Newsletter | June 10, 2025

06.10.25 -- Your Go-To Guide For CNS Drug Development

Navigating The Complexities Of CNS-Active Drugs

Submitting a New Drug Application (NDA) for CNS-active drugs comes with unique challenges. In this issue, we dive into the complexities of CNS drug studies, CSA scheduling, the need for additional assessments, critical data reviews, and choosing the right CRO for your program.

 

Studying The Effects Of Drugs On Driving

Discover how early clinical cognitive testing and dedicated driving simulation studies can help assess the cognitive functions for safety and efficacy in drug development.

 

Psychedelics And Entactogens: Challenges Associated With Schedule 1 Therapeutic Development

Industry experts discuss the regulatory environment and challenges for Schedule 1 drug development, including the required preclinical and clinical studies, specialized clinical assessments, and important factors to consider in the formulation and manufacturing of these substances.

 

CNS Active Compounds―The Importance Of Cognitive And Pharmacodynamic Testing During First-In-Human Trials

Learn how to identify which cognitive and pharmacodynamic tests are required for novel CNS-active drugs, what populations should be used for testing, and best practices on conducting them during FIH trials.

 

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Recognized globally as a CNS Center of Excellence, Altasciences has completed more than 200 preclinical and clinical neurological studies, in addition to providing formulation, manufacturing, and analytical testing services, as well as bioanalytical support. Speak with one of their experts!

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Expert Insights On End-To-End Central Nervous System (CNS) Drug Development

Explore the complexities of CNS drug development programs and how partnering with an integrated CRO/CDMO can help you move your molecule seamlessly from one phase to the next — reducing your timeline by up to 40%. Case studies included!

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