Alkermes launches a phase 2 trial of oral orexin-2 agonist ALKS 7290 to boost antidepressant response in major depressive disorder, assessing safety and symptom relief.
Psychedelic trials often exclude real-world comorbidities; clinicians must weigh blinding limits, dosing durability, support needs, safety risks, and uneven system readiness.
Minerva Neurosciences webinar reported that roluperidone monotherapy improved primary negative symptoms and functioning in stable patients with schizophrenia who had a low relapse risk.