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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Clinical TrialAug 5, 2026, 08:23 AM

SciSparc Subsidiary NeuroThera Initiates Yale Clinical Trial Site

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SciSparc Ltd.'s majority-owned subsidiary, NeuroThera Labs Inc., announced the initiation of a Phase IIb clinical trial site at the Yale Child Study Center for its proprietary cannabinoid-based drug candidate, SCI-110. This trial aims to evaluate SCI-110 for the treatment of Tourette Syndrome in adults, building on positive Phase IIa results that showed an average tic reduction of 21%. The drug combines dronabinol with palmitoylethanolamide and is also being studied at sites in Germany and Israel, representing a significant step in addressing an unmet medical need.

Key Highlights

  • NeuroThera initiated a Phase IIb clinical trial site at Yale Child Study Center for SCI-110.
  • The trial evaluates SCI-110 for the treatment of Tourette Syndrome in adults.
  • SCI-110 is a cannabinoid-based drug combining dronabinol with palmitoylethanolamide.
  • Other Phase IIb trial sites include Hannover Medical School and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
  • Phase IIa study showed an average tic reduction of 21% as measured by the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale.
  • The Phase IIb study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial.
  • Primary efficacy endpoint is the change in tic severity at weeks 12 and 26 compared to baseline.