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ur partnered drug candidate, ADX71149, is a novel orally active mGlu2 PAM for Epilepsy, an indication with a large commercial opportunity as existing therapies frequently provide ineffective control of symptoms or have side effects that discourage adherence. Our partner, Janssen, is conducting a placebo-controlled Phase 2 proof of concept clinical trial of ADX71149 in epilepsy patients since June 2021. Cohort 1 have completed the study. Cohort 2, testing a different dose of ADX71149 has completed recruitment and we expect to announce results of the study in Q2 2024.
Under our agreement with Janssen, they are responsible for financing the development and commercialization, if any, of ADX71149.
Our partner, Janssen, has completed Phase 1 and two Phase 2a clinical trials in schizophrenia and anxious depression, respectively. Janssen has announced that ADX71149 has been extensively profiled in preclinical models of epilepsy showing both standalone activity and in combination with SV2A ligands including Keppra. Janssen has patented the combination of mGlu2 PAM with SV2A ligands for the treatment of epilepsy. The placebo-controlled Phase 2 proof of concept clinical trial of in epilepsy patients since June 2021. On November 14, 2023, we announced that the last patient has been randomized in Cohort 2 and results evaluating the efficacy, safety and tolerability of ADX71149 in combination with levetiracetam or brivaracetam from patient Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 are anticipated for the second quarter of 2024.