Drugs / Nabiximols
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Nabiximols

Other / unclassified

Developed for
multiple sclerosis · cancer · cannabis dependence · peripheral neuropathy · amyotrophic lateral sclerosis · brain neoplasm · diabetic neuropathy · eating disorder
+9 more · glioblastoma · neuromyelitis optica · neuropathy, painful · nutritional deficiency disease · polyneuropathy · post-traumatic stress disorder · Tourette syndrome · urinary bladder disorder · cerebral palsy
Investigated by
Jazz Pharmaceuticals · GW Pharmaceuticals Ltd · Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health · National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) · Almirall, S.A.
+24 more · Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) · Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri · GW Research Ltd · German Research Foundation · Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen · Hannover Medical School · IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo · Michael, Levy M.D.,Ph.D. · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · Niguarda Hospital · Ospedale San Raffaele · Ove Andersen · Quintiles, Inc. · Region Hovedstadens Apotek · Regionshospital Nordjylland · S. Andrea Hospital · The Brain Tumour Charity · University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg · University of Birmingham · University of Copenhagen · University of Leeds · University of Padova · University of Roma La Sapienza · Washington University School of Medicine

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed EU (EMA) Sativex spastic paraplegia with myoclonic epilepsy 2012-02-07

“Almirall S.A. (ALM.MC) today announced the start of a second wave of regulatory submissions for Sativex ® in Europe.” almirall.com ↗

Filed EU (EMA) Sativex spastic paraplegia with myoclonic epilepsy 2010-07-28

“GW Pharmaceuticals has submitted an application under the European Mutual Recognition Procedure (MRP) to seek marketing authorization for Sativex® in other selected European...” almirall.com ↗

Trials 49

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 110 trials · 1 missed
Phase 1 NCT05503147 Mar 2022 → Aug 2023 eating disorder, impaired renal function disease, nutritional deficiency disease Ove Andersen Unknown Missed primary
Phase 1 NCT02325024 Jan → Oct 2016 impaired renal function disease GW Pharmaceuticals Ltd Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02432612 Oct 2015 → Oct 2016 cancer of unknown primary site GW Pharmaceuticals Ltd Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02325011 Nov 2014 → Feb 2015 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01975688 Feb 2014 → Mar 2015 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma GW Pharmaceuticals Ltd Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 1 NCT01887301 Jul 2013 → May 2014 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01323465 Feb → Mar 2008 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01323569 Feb → Jun 2008 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed Mixed
Phase 1 NCT01322464 Jan → Feb 2008 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01037608 May 2007 → Aug 2011 cannabis dependence, substance abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/22 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT01812616 Sep 2014 → Jun 2016 cancer Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT01812603 Sep 2013 → Jan 2015 cancer Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 26 trials · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT05974293 Dec 2026 → Apr 2027 neuromyelitis optica Michael, Levy M.D.,Ph.D. Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 2 NCT05629702 Feb 2023 → Sep 2026 overdue brain neoplasm, glioblastoma University of Birmingham Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01747850 Mar 2013 → Nov 2015 cannabis dependence Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00723918 Apr 2009 → Jan 2010 polyneuropathy Washington University School of Medicine Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00530764 Nov 2007 → Jan 2010 cancer GW Pharmaceuticals Ltd Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00202423 Jul 2005 → ? multiple sclerosis S. Andrea Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 2/3 NCT04592159 Feb 2021 → Mar 2023 post-traumatic stress disorder Jazz Pharmaceuticals Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2/3 NCT01776970 Jan 2013 → Dec 2015 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Ospedale San Raffaele Completed Met primary
Phase 327 trials · 6 met primary · 13 missed
Phase 3 NCT04984278 Aug 2021 → Nov 2022 multiple sclerosis Jazz Pharmaceuticals Terminated Met primary Stop: Business
Phase 3 NCT04657666 Dec 2020 → May 2022 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT04203498 Oct 2020 → Feb 2023 multiple sclerosis Jazz Pharmaceuticals Terminated Missed primary Stop: Business
Phase 3 NCT03087201 Apr 2018 → Nov 2020 Tourette syndrome Hannover Medical School Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01424566 Jun 2012 → Jul 2015 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01538225 Apr 2012 → Nov 2013 multiple sclerosis Almirall, S.A. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01361607 May 2011 → Nov 2014 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01337089 Jan 2011 → Jan 2016 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01262651 Nov 2010 → Jul 2015 — GW Pharmaceuticals Ltd Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT00681538 Jan 2008 → Jan 2009 multiple sclerosis Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase not applicable2 trials
— NCT03186664 Dec 2016 → Dec 2017 — IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT01748799 Feb 2013 → Sep 2014 cannabis dependence Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy6 trials
Phase 1 NCT03201835 Comparator Sep → Dec 2015 — PhytoTech Therapeutics, Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01322139 Comparator Dec 2007 → Jun 2008 — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01898520 Comparator Dec 2013 → Sep 2016 cerebral palsy Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00872144 Comparator Jun 2010 → Dec 2012 neuropathy, painful Mary Lynch Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01964547 Comparator Jan 2012 → May 2013 multiple sclerosis Jazz Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 13

DateIssuerRelease
2022-06-28 Jazz Pharmaceuticals Results Jazz Pharmaceuticals Announces Top-line Results from Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Nabiximols Oromucosal Spray in Adult Participants with Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity jazzpharma.com ↗
The RELEASE MSS1 trial did not meet the primary endpoint of change in Lower Limb Muscle Tone-6 (LLMT-6) between baseline and Day 21, as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS).
2017-10-27 Almirall, S.A. Results New randomized controlled study confirms the efficacy and tolerability profile of Sativex® in the treatment of multiple sclerosis spasticity resistant patients almirall.com ↗
The results of this study demonstrate that Sativex ® is an effective and well-tolerated add-on option for treating patients with resistant multiple sclerosis spasticity, as well as burdensome associated symptoms instead of just adjusting again the first line options treatment.
2013-10-02 Almirall, S.A. Results New data reinforce the efficacy and safety profile of Sativex® in Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity almirall.com ↗
These data, presented today at the 29 th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) in Copenhagen, Denmark, show that Sativex®effectiveness is maintained long term with no additional safety concerns identified in clinical practice.
2012-10-15 Almirall, S.A. Results Sativex® confirms clinically relevant benefits in Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity almirall.com ↗
The new study data shows that, after three months, 41% of patients treated with Sativex®, who were resistant to other therapies, showed a clinically relevant effect
2012-05-08 Almirall, S.A. Regulatory Sativex® Mutual Recognition Procedure Closes with Recommendation for Approval in Ten European Countries almirall.com ↗
The MRP has now closed successfully with regulatory authorities in all ten countries confirming that Sativex ® meets their requirements for approval.
2012-02-07 Almirall, S.A. Regulatory Sativex® starts a new wave of regulatory submissions in Europe almirall.com ↗
Almirall S.A. (ALM.MC) today announced the start of a second wave of regulatory submissions for Sativex ® in Europe.
2011-10-24 Almirall, S.A. Results Full Phase III data highlight the efficacy and tolerability of Sativex® as therapy for the treatment of spasticity in MS almirall.com ↗
2011-06-08 Almirall, S.A. Regulatory Sativex® approved in Denmark for the treatment of spasticity due to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) almirall.com ↗
The Danish Interior and Health Minister approves Sativex ® , the first cannabis-based medicine in Denmark
2011-04-28 Almirall, S.A. Regulatory Sativex® approved in Germany for the treatment of spasticity due to Multiple Sclerosis almirall.com ↗
2010-10-14 Almirall, S.A. Results Sativex® data presented at ECTRIMS congress highlights its efficacy as an add on therapy for the treatment of spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis almirall.com ↗
2010-07-28 Almirall, S.A. Regulatory Sativex® receives regulatory authorisation in Spain almirall.com ↗
Spanish health authorities grant regulatory approval for Sativex ® , the first new treatment for MS-related spasticity in decades
2010-05-20 Almirall, S.A. Regulatory Regulators in UK and Spain confirm Sativex® is approvable almirall.com ↗
Sativex ® receives positive recommendation and process enters national approval phase in UK and Spain .

All press releases naming this drug 20 releases

DateIssuerRelease

Evidence & citations 11 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 64 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Nabiximols “Nabiximols (Nabiximols is the U.S. Adopted Name [USAN] for Sativex [GW Pharma Ltd, Wiltshire, U.K.], which does not yet have an INN), a novel cannabinoid formulation, is...” PMID 22483680 ↗ Apr 2012
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“Nabiximols (trade name Sativex®) is an oromucosal spray formulation containing 1:1 fixed ratio of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) derived from cloned...” NCT03186664 ↗

“nabiximols (Sativex, GW Pharma Ltd. Salisbury, UK), an oromucosal spray primarily containing delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).” PMID 21671456 ↗ Apr 2011

“a standardised oromucosal spray (nabiximols) containing a defined combination of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol” PMID 30554828 ↗ Dec 2018

“with symptoms of spasticity due to multiple sclerosis who are receiving long-term Sativex® (nabiximols).” PMID 21878454 ↗ Aug 2011

“Sativex(®) (nabiximols) as an add-on therapy in alleviating bladder symptoms in patients with MS.” PMID 20829244 ↗ Sep 2010

“Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)/cannabidiol (CBD) oromucosal spray (Sativex (®), nabiximols)” PMID 23750331 ↗ May 2013

“(USAN name, nabiximols; Sativex, GW Pharmaceuticals, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK)” PMID 23180178 ↗ Nov 2012

“study of nabiximols* (Sativex(®) ), as add-on therapy” PMID 21362108 ↗ Mar 2011

“(U.S. Adopted Name, nabiximols; Sativex(®))” PMID 23141881 ↗ Nov 2012

NCT04984278 ↗

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Known as Cannabis Based Medicine Extract “This is a 10-week, randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial to investigate the effect of Cannabis Based Medicine Extract (Sativex) on patterns of brain...” NCT00202423 ↗
Known as Cannabis sativa L., folium cum flore ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT04820361 ↗
Known as GW 1000 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL3833333 ↗
Known as GW-1000-02 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT01606202 ↗
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NCT01606176 ↗

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NCT01610700 ↗

Known as Nabidiolex ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL3833333 ↗
Known as SAB378 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00723918 ↗
Known as Sativex “nabiximols (Sativex, GW Pharma Ltd. Salisbury, UK), an oromucosal spray primarily containing delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).” PMID 21671456 ↗ Apr 2011
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“Sativex®; Nabiximols” NCT01337089 ↗

“Buccal Sativex®” NCT03201835 ↗

NCT02325011 ↗

NCT02325024 ↗

NCT01604265 ↗

NCT01599234 ↗

NCT01538225 ↗

NCT00710424 ↗

NCT01322139 ↗

NCT02432612 ↗

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Known as Tetranabinex ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL3833333 ↗
Modality Other / unclassified “THC/CBD oromucosal spray, a novel cannabinoid formulation” PMID 24420962 ↗ Jan 2014
Route Other “THC/CBD oromucosal spray” PMID 23180178 ↗ Nov 2012