SciSparc-Clearmind Medicine Collaboration Leads to Publication of International Patent Application for Innovative MDMA-Based Combination Treatment
Pioneering Therapeutic Approach Aims to Enhance Safety and Efficacy
in Mental Health and Addiction Treatments
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) (“Company” or “SciSparc”), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, announced today that as part of its ongoing collaboration with Clearmind Medicine Inc. (“Clearmind”) (Nasdaq: CMND) (CSE: CMND) (FSE: CWY0), a biotechnology company focused on discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated mental health problems, an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty has been published for the innovative combination of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) with N-Acylethanolamines.
As part of their collaboration, SciSparc and Clearmind are researching innovative combination therapies that combine psychedelic molecules with the N-Acylethanolamines family, including Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA). To date, thirteen patents related to this collaboration have been filed by Clearmind with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as in several other global jurisdictions.
“The great importance of the cooperation with Clearmind lies in our unceasing attempts to offer effective and safe treatments and today’s announcement is another demonstration of this methodology, as we believe that our combined approach may address some of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s concerns associated with MDMA safety,” said Oz Adler, Chief Executive Officer of SciSparc. “By integrating MDMA with N-Acylethanolamines like PEA, we aim to enhance both the safety and therapeutic potential of these treatments. This combination offers a promising path forward in the treatment of mental health disorders and addictions, providing an opportunity to overcome regulatory barriers and unlock the full potential of MDMA in clinical settings.”
About SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC):
SciSparc Ltd. is a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company led by an experienced team of senior executives and scientists. SciSparc’s focus is on creating and enhancing a portfolio of technologies and assets based on cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. With this focus, the Company is currently engaged in the following drug development programs based on THC and/or non-psychoactive cannabidiol: SCI-110 for the treatment of Tourette Syndrome, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and agitation; and SCI-210 for the treatment of autism and status epilepticus. The Company also owns a controlling interest in a subsidiary whose business focuses on the sale of hemp seed oil-based products on the Amazon Marketplace.
About Clearmind Medicine Inc.
Clearmind is a clinical-stage psychedelic pharmaceutical biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve widespread and underserved health problems, including alcohol use disorder. Its primary objective is to research and develop psychedelic-based compounds and attempt to commercialize them as regulated medicines, foods or supplements.
The Company’s intellectual portfolio currently consists of nineteen patent families including 29 granted patents. The Company intends to seek additional patents for its compounds whenever warranted and will remain opportunistic regarding the acquisition of additional intellectual property to build its portfolio.
Shares of Clearmind are listed for trading on Nasdaq under the symbol “CMND” and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “CWY0.”
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. For example, the Company is using forward looking statements when it discusses its belief that the patent publication represents the potential of the collaboration between Clearmind and SciSparc to offer effective and safe treatments, that the collaboration approach of Clearmind and SciSparc could address the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s concerns associated with MDMA safety, that the Company aims to enhance the safety and therapeutic potential of its treatments, and that this combination offers a promising path forward in the treatment of mental health disorders and addictions, providing an opportunity to overcome regulatory barriers and unlock the full potential of MDMA in clinical settings. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in SciSparc’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024, and in subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, SciSparc disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
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