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Nexien BioPharma Advances in Clinical Use of a Cannabinoid-Based Formulation for the Treatment of Myotonic Dystrophies and Myotonia
Nexien BioPharma Advances in Clinical Use of a Cannabinoid-Based Formulation for the Treatment of Myotonic Dystrophies and Myotonia.
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[{"type":"text","content":"DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2018 / Nexien BioPharma Inc. (OTCQB: NXEN) ("Nexien" or the "Company") announced that it was initiating an investigation into the use of cannabinoid-based formulations for the treatment of patients suffering from Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) and Myotonia.Munich-based Dr. Benedikt Schoser, who joined Nexien as a scientific advisor in July, and myotonic dystrophy patient organizations, recently shared two questionnaires. One was in Germany and the other in the United States with both DM type 1 and DM type 2 patients. The purpose of the questionnaires was to determine patient experience with cannabinoids and if cannabinoids were used, to identify whether symptom relief occurred. Results of both questionnaires suggest further exploration is warranted. The detailed results are under review presently at a scientific medical journal.Additional clinical observations will be summarized soon by Dr. Schoser. The patient group consists of patients suffering from non-dystrophic myotonia, and both types of myotonic dystrophies. If the summary indicates that cannabinoid-based formulations are supportive in relief of DM symptoms, Nexien will likely proceed with clinical studies in accordance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) protocols.Earlier this year Nexien filed a utility patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) relating to the use of cannabinoids to treat myotonia, myotonic dystrophy, and other related dystrophies. That application is based on a previously-filed provisional patent application that was filed by the Company in 2017.Alex Wasyl, Chief Executive Officer stated, "There is significant anecdotal evidence reinforced by the patient questionnaire results that the use of cannabinoids provides relief to many myotonia and myotonic dystrophy patients. This evidence resulted in our engagement of Dr. Schoser as a Nexien advisor in July. We are hopeful that Dr. Schoser´s summary of clinical observations in Germany will help support our work regarding the use of cannabinoid-based formulations for these diseases, and will enable Nexien to proceed with pre-clinical and clinical studies under FDA protocols."About Myotonia and Myotonic DystrophiesMyotonia refers to a neuromuscular condition in whi...