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Bioxcel Therapeutics Soars 11.11% on Positive Drug Study

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Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 8:04 am ET1min read

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- Bioxcel Therapeutics' stock surged 11.11% pre-market on August 6, 2025, driven by positive BXCL501 study results.

- A Frontiers in Pharmacology study highlighted dexmedetomidine's efficacy in reducing stress-induced behaviors, suggesting chronic psychiatric treatment potential.

- The drug demonstrated higher potency than alpha2-adrenergic agonists in mitigating acute and chronic stress, boosting investor confidence in its therapeutic value.

Bioxcel Therapeutics' stock surged 11.11% in pre-market trading on August 6, 2025, driven by positive news surrounding its drug candidate BXCL501.

Bioxcel Therapeutics recently published a study in Frontiers in Pharmacology, highlighting the significant reduction in stress-induced behaviors demonstrated by dexmedetomidine, the active ingredient in BXCL501. This finding suggests potential applications for BXCL501 in treating chronic psychiatric conditions, which has garnered investor interest and contributed to the stock's upward momentum.

The study further revealed that dexmedetomidine exhibited higher potency compared to other alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonists, effectively mitigating responses to both acute and chronic stress. This enhanced efficacy has bolstered confidence in the drug's therapeutic potential, driving the stock's pre-market rally.

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