Posted by jrbecker on July 1, 2003, at 14:27:42
So I got bored this weekend and started to compile an exhaustive list of drugs in development for depression, anxiety, and insomnia. The list is somewhat selfish in this regard, since I failed to make it an all-inclusive one that encompasses other indications such as bipolar disorder, ADHD and schizophrenia as well. But many of these compounds do have clinical over-lap for these conditions, so it should be informative to all of you.
I can’t guarantee that every one of these drugs trials are still going on, but I did make an effort to exclude compounds that seemed to show little reporting or progress as of late. Additionally, I’m quite sure I’m missing a few, the main reason for this is the fact that some of the pharm co’s keep their early research phases under the radar, so as to protect them from the competition.
Another thing to keep in mind, only about 1 in 5 drugs that enter clinical trials eventually get approved. So don’t expect to see the majority of these ever come to fruition in the marketplace. Of course, this list is quite long, so just by sheer numbers, there will a lot of new drugs in the treatment arsenal.
Lastly, I apologize in advance to anybody that has questions on the pharmacological actions of these drugs. I unfortunately did not take the time to explain in “friendlier” terms what these drugs actually do. Plans are most likely in the works to revise this list into a much more organized and resourceful manner. Shawn Thomas, of www.neurotransmitter.net mentioned some interest in possibly undertaking this arduous task. This might include detailed links about their pharmacological actions, study references, and the sections being broken down in a more digestible manner. So consider this an early rough draft. In the meantime, Shawn’s link might be of interest as such a resource: http://www.neurotransmitter.net/neurosignaling.html I’ll do my best to keep this list updated and timely.
If you have any additions to the list, or just comments or suggestions, please feel free to email me at jrbecker76@hotmail.com. Hope this provides some insight and optimism to you all.
JB
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