Cessation receives IND clearance for first-in-human study of CSX-1004 for prevention of fentanyl overdose

July 27, 2023

Cessation Therapeutics Inc. has obtained IND clearance from the FDA to initiate a first-in-human trial of CSX-1004 for the prevention of fentanyl overdose. The trial in healthy volunteers is expected to begin next month.

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