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Vistagen announces positive Phase 2A results for PH15 nasal spray improving psychomotor impairment from mental fatigue
Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc.
- PH15 nasal spray demonstrated statistically significant improvement in reaction time versus placebo and caffeine (p<0.001) in sleep-deprived participants.
- Phase 2A pilot study (2011, acquired via Pherin in February 2023) enrolled 10 participants in a crossover design.
- PH15 was safe and well-tolerated; adverse events comparable to placebo, with brief nasal itching in one subject.
- CEO Shawn Singh highlighted potential for shift work disorder, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy patients.
- No serious adverse events reported; caffeine group experienced palpitations, euphoria, dry mouth, stomachache, and polyuria.