Addex Therapeutics (APE) Notes NTX-253 Phase 1 Completion; Phase 2 Planned

Addex Therapeutics (APE) announced that its 20%-owned spin-out, Neurosterix, completed Phase 1 studies of NTX-253 and plans to advance it into Phase 2 trials for schizophrenia.

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Published Oct 8, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The announcement confirms progress on NTX‑253, positioning Addex for future upside if Phase 2 data are positive.

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Market read

First‑report Phase 1 completion may trigger short‑term buying interest in APE and related neuro‑psychiatric biotech stocks.

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What to watch

Funding requirements for Phase 2 and potential competition from other schizophrenia candidates.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: immediate

Background

Addex Therapeutics (APE) holds a 20% stake in Neurosterix, a spin‑out focused on allosteric modulators for CNS disorders.

Market effects

Adds momentum to the neuro‑psychiatric biotech niche, may boost peer sentiment.

U.S. biotech sector sees slight lift.

Limited to specialty biotech investors.

Counterpoint

Phase 1 success does not guarantee Phase 2 efficacy; risk of over‑optimism.

Key entities

  • Addex Therapeutics

    US‑listed biotech developing allosteric modulators.

  • Neurosterix

    Company conducting NTX‑253 trials for schizophrenia.

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