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Article: Cypress, Organon Mull Future Of Mirtazapine Collaboration.
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- BIOWORLD Today
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- November 3, 2009
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Cypress Bioscience Inc. said results from Phase IIa trials do not support going ahead with mirtazapine combined with another approved drug for obstructive sleep apnea, although an earlier pilot trial yielded encouraging results.
With partner Organon Ltd., of Dublin, Ireland, Cypress is "exploring new potential opportunities to continue the collaboration," according to a press release. The company could not be reached for comment.
Cypress' stock (NASDAQ:CYPB) closed Tuesday at $5.84, down 22 cents, after trading as low as $5.26.
In sleep apnea, an independently conducted, investigator-sponsored pilot trial found ...