'I got Tourette's syndrome after being bitten by a mosquito' - Manchester Evening News

'I got Tourette's syndrome after being bitten by a mosquito' - Manchester Evening News

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Phase 3 Data Shows Promise for First New Tourette Syndrome Treatment in 50 Years

Emalex Biosciences is advancing ecopipam, a first-in-class dopamine D1 receptor antagonist, as a novel treatment for Tourette syndrome. In February 2025, the company reported positive topline data from a phase 3 clinical trial involving over 200 pediatric patients, demonstrating statistically significant reductions in motor and vocal tics compared to placebo. Current Tourette treatments, primarily antipsychotics and alpha agonists, often have li…