Wellbeing Subsidiary KGK Science Enters Into Research Contract With Halucenex for Phase II Clinical Trial
July 21, 2022KGK to conduct Phase II clinical trial to test the efficacy of psilocybin on treatment resistant PTSD
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$KONEF #ketamine–Wellbeing Digital Sciences Inc. (“Wellbeing” or the “Company”) (NEO: MEDI) (OTC: KONEF) (FRA: SQ2), an evidence-based mental healthcare company focused on the development and implementation of innovative clinical solutions, including psychedelic medicine and digital therapeutics as supported by clinical research, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary KGK Sciences Inc. (“KGK”), has entered into a research services agreement with Halucenex Life Sciences Inc. (“Halucenex”), a psychedelic subsidiary of Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH, OTC:COPHF, FRA:1X8).
“We are thrilled to be working with Halucenex for their planned phase II clinical trials to test the efficacy of psilocybin on treatment resistant Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Over the past 25 years, we have successfully helped hundreds of companies with custom designed clinical trials and claim substantiation strategies that move products efficiently into the global markets,” commented Najla Guthrie, CEO of Wellbeing and KGK. “This marks and important step in moving the industry that much closer to creating alternative medicines for a growing population base.”
Under the research and services agreement with Halucenex, KGK will perform research services, including the development of the clinical trial protocol, preparations towards the Phase II clinical trials, data management and validation, statistical analysis and drafting of the final report (“Services”).
“KGK is a leading contract research organization (CRO), offering high-quality clinical research trials and expert regulatory support for the nutraceutical, cannabinoid, hemp and psychedelic industries,” added Bill Flemming, CEO and Founder of Halucenex. “We are confident that KGK’s role will enable us to make considerable progress towards creating alternative treatment solutions to current pharmacological interventions.”
ABOUT KGK SCIENCE
Subsidiary of Wellbeing Digital Sciences, KGK is a leading North American contract research organization based in London, Ontario that primarily provides high-quality clinical research trials with a focus on nutraceutical and emerging health care products. Founded in 1997, the business has successfully helped hundreds of companies with custom designed clinical trials and claim substantiation strategies to move products into global markets. KGK’s other existing service lines include expert regulatory support and compliance solutions, participant recruitment, research support services and consulting services. Furthermore, the company has produced over 150 publications, executed over 400 clinical trials across more than 40 indications, amassed 25,000 participants in its database and collected 10 million data points. For additional information, please visit kgkscience.com.
ABOUT WELLBEING DIGITAL SCIENCES
Wellbeing Digital Sciences Inc. is an evidence-based mental healthcare company focused on the development and implementation of innovative clinical treatment solutions, including psychedelic medicine and digital therapeutics, as supported by clinical research. Its mission is supported by a network of North American clinics that provide forward-thinking therapies and other types of treatment to patients as well as through a contract research organization that offers clinical trials services to clients pursuing drug development. For additional information, please visit wellbeingdigital.co.
About Creso Pharma
Creso Pharma Limited (ASX:CPH) brings the best of cannabis to better the lives of people and animals. It brings pharmaceutical expertise and methodological rigor to the cannabis world and strives for the highest quality in its products. It develops cannabis and hemp derived therapeutic, nutraceutical, and life style products with wide patient and consumer reach for human and animal health.
Creso Pharma uses GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) development and manufacturing standards for its products as a reference of quality excellence with initial product registrations in Switzerland. It has worldwide rights for a number of unique and proprietary innovative delivery technologies which enhance the bioavailability and absorption of cannabinoids. To learn more please visit: www.cresopharma.com
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Najla Guthrie
Chief Executive Officer
WELLBEING DIGITAL SCIENCES
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