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IGC Pharma Expands CALMA Trial to Oklahoma, Partnering with Dr. David McCoy at Tekton Research in Yukon
POTOMAC, MD / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2025 / IGC Pharma, Inc. ("IGC", or the "Company") (NYSE American:IGC) today announced the addition of a new clinical trial site at Tekton Research in Yukon, Oklahoma, for its Phase 2 CALMA study evaluating ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"POTOMAC, MD / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2025 / IGC Pharma, Inc. ("IGC", or the "Company") (NYSE American:IGC) today announced the addition of a new clinical trial site at Tekton Research in Yukon, Oklahoma, for its Phase 2 CALMA study evaluating IGC-AD1 for agitation in Alzheimer's dementia. This expansion into the Oklahoma City metropolitan area underscores IGC's commitment to diversifying its trial population and addressing regional healthcare disparities.","length":491,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Tekton Research has extensive experience conducting clinical trials in therapeutic areas such as Alzheimer's disease, migraine, vaccines, and others. Dr. David McCoy, a board-certified neurologist in Canadian County and a native Oklahoman, will serve as the principal investigator at the Yukon site. Dr. McCoy plays a key role in his community by providing accessible healthcare and maintaining strong relationships with his patients.","length":438,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""We are excited to collaborate with Dr. McCoy and Tekton Research to bring the CALMA trial to the Yukon community," said Ram Mukunda, CEO of IGC Pharma. "Expanding our trial to Oklahoma allows us to reach a broader and more diverse patient population, which is essential for the development of effective and inclusive treatments for Alzheimer's-related agitation."","length":388,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Patients and caregivers interested in participating in the CALMA trial at the Yukon site can contact Tekton Research at 1804 Commons Circle, Suite B, Yukon, OK 73099, call (405) 594-7712, or email [email protected]. For more information, visit tektonresearch.com.","length":279,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"About IGC-AD1 and the CALMA Trial","length":33,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"IGC-AD1 is IGC Pharma's investigational cannabinoid-based therapy currently in a Phase 2 multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study (CALMA) evaluating its safety and efficacy for treating agitation in Alzheimer's dementia. Agitation affects up to 76% of Alzheimer's patients, often leading to increased hospitalization and caregiver burden. IGC-AD1 acts as a partial CB1 receptor agonist with anti-neuroinflammatory properties, t...