Wellbeing Subsidiary KGK Science Announces Successful Delivery of CBD and THC Through the Skin of Healthy Volunteers
14 November 2022 - 11:30PM
Business Wire
Gefion Canada GT4 technology was used to deliver cannabidiol
(CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to healthy volunteers in the
form of a topical cream applied to the skin
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, announced today that its wholly
owned subsidiary KGK Science Inc. (“KGK”), completed an open label
study, where Gefion Canada (“Gefion”) GT4 technology was used to
successfully deliver cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC) to healthy volunteers in the form of a topical cream applied
to the skin.
Gefion GT4 technology uses novel penetrating agents to transport
CBD and THC through the skin and directly into the blood.
Transdermal delivery of topically-applied cannabinoids can be
difficult and prior to this study, published research demonstrating
successful topical delivery did not exist. The Gefion Canada study,
published in Advances in Therapy, showed for the first time that
CBD and THC were successfully transported into the blood stream
following application to the skin. Gefion GT4 technology may
provide lower, more steady-state cannabinoid concentrations that
minimize psychoactive effects in participants. These findings
present a potential benefit in the treatment of chronic conditions
over longer periods of time, or in the treatment of diseases where
high concentrations of cannabinoids are needed in relation to the
body weight of vulnerable populations such as pediatrics.
Importantly, CBD and THC delivery in this study was found to be
safe and well tolerated by all participants. None of the volunteers
experienced any intoxicating effects. Topical cannabis may provide
the benefit of extended cannabinoid delivery without the worry of
intoxication, suggesting it may be beneficial for certain
lifestyles and therapeutic indications. However, more research is
needed.
“This study represents an important step forward in cannabis
research. This study opens the door for future double-blind,
placebo-controlled trials to further investigate topical cannabis
delivery,” says Dr. Erin D. Lewis, Scientific Director at KGK
Science.
ABOUT GEFION
Gefion is a specialty pharmaceutical company whose mission is to
utilize its technological, regulatory and commercial advantages to
market cannabinoid prescription products in the United States,
Canada and Europe focusing on established markets with predicate
products and insurance reimbursement. It is developing GT4 CBD for
the treatment of epilepsy in children.
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.
On behalf of: Najla Guthrie Chief Executive Officer
WELLBEING DIGITAL SCIENCES
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