Memory Pharmaceuticals (MEMY) Achieves Enrollment Goal for Phase 2 Trial of MEM 3454
Memory Pharmaceuticals Corp. (Nasdaq: MEMY) today announced that it has achieved the enrollment goal for its Phase 2 trial of R3487/MEM 3454, its lead alpha-7 nicotinic receptor agonist, in cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. The Company has randomized 212 patients in the Phase 2 trial, triggering a $5.0 million payment from its partner Roche. Memory Pharmaceuticals expects to report top-line results from the trial by the end of April 2009.
The trial is designed to include approximately 212 patients with stable schizophrenia who are receiving atypical antipsychotic therapy. Subjects in the study are randomized to receive 5 mg, 15 mg or 50 mg of R3487/MEM 3454 or placebo once daily for a period of eight weeks. The primary objective of the trial is to assess the effectiveness of R3487/MEM 3454 in CIAS using the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery. Secondary objectives include assessing the effectiveness of the drug to improve other symptoms of schizophrenia and functional capacity.
Memory Pharmaceuticals Corp., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery and development of drug candidates for the treatment of central nervous system conditions.
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