WayPoint Biomedical's Clinical Study Results Extremely Positive for New Health Essist Hangover-Free Patch(TM) Product
29 6월 2006 - 8:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
WayPoint Biomedical, Inc. (Pink Sheets: WYPH), has received
extremely promising results from a recently completed clinical
study to ascertain the effectiveness of their, soon to be
introduced, over-the-counter, Health-Essist Hangover-Free Patch(TM)
product for relieving the effects of alcohol consumption. The study
concluded that 83% of the subjects who tested WayPoint's
Hangover-Free product reported an improvement in their condition
the morning after consumption of alcohol, while only 12% of the
subjects who wore the placebo reported minimal improvement in their
condition the following day. The most frequent Hangover-Free Patch
benefits reported by subjects were the "loss of headache" and "less
dry mouth effect," suggesting that the dehydrating effects of
alcohol were being mitigated by the transdermally delivered
product. Completed by UK based Scientific Services Derby (SSD), the
independent blind study was conducted over a six week period using
subjects who routinely consumed a significant quantity of alcohol.
The study group individuals were represented by at least three of
the five acknowledged alcohol biotypes. Prior to the testing, each
subject completed SSD's proprietary alcohol biotype questionnaire.
They were then given randomly labeled placebo and non-placebo
patches to apply to their upper arm during routine weekend
drinking. The instructions were to apply the patch prior to
drinking their usual alcoholic beverage(s) of choice and record
their findings as soon as possible the morning after. Study
scientist, Jim Campbell, comments, "The results of this pilot study
were encouraging considering the fact that the team administering
this trial had anticipated a strong placebo effect from using the
patches. A positive placebo response of 12% is very acceptable
considering the high value of benefits reported." Campbell further
adds, "The positive responses were similar to anecdotal evidence
for these products from those involved in manufacture and supply,
and are encouraging. Transdermal delivery systems have expanded
considerably in the last few years and may ultimately become a
preferred method for time-release products, such as nutrients,
hormones and preventive medication, especially for the elderly."
About WayPoint Biomedical, Inc. WayPoint Biomedical, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of WayPoint Biomedical Holdings, Inc. (Pink
Sheets: WYPH), is an innovative biomedical technology firm,
specializing in diagnostic tests and devices for screening and
monitoring human health, fitness and environment. The Company
develops and markets cutting-edge disposable rapid tests that offer
both a preliminary diagnostic screen to specific conditions, along
with a future path for consumers, medical providers, and first
responders to follow regarding their health status or environmental
condition. For more information on WayPoint Biomedical visit
http://www.waypointbiomedical.com/,
http://www.drinkdetectiveusa.com/ . Forward-Looking Statements This
press release contains forward-looking statements. By their nature,
forward-looking statements and forecasts involve risks and
uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on
circumstances that will occur in the near future. There are a
number of factors that could cause actual results and developments
to differ materially. Dennis Shepherd, 714-848-3200 E-mail:
DATASOURCE: WayPoint Biomedical, Inc. CONTACT: Dennis Shepherd of
WayPoint Biomedical, Inc., +1-714-848-3200, Web site:
http://www.waypointbiomedical.com/
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