The FOCUS-2 trial in children complements the recently announced FOCUS-3 trial in adolescents with ADHD NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the FOCUS-2 Phase 3 trial evaluating solriamfetol as a treatment for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). FOCUS-2 (Forward Treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Using Solriamfetol) is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial to assess the efficacy and safety of solriamfetol in children aged 6 to less than 12 years with ADHD.

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Axsome specializes in central nervous system disorders, including depression, migraine, and fibromyalgia. Axsome's Auvelity recently won approval to treat agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the FOCUS-3 Phase 3 trial evaluating solriamfetol as a treatment for adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced it is joining patients, caregivers, and advocacy organizations in raising awareness of brain health and the impact of Alzheimer's disease during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. “Nearly everyone knows brain health is important, but many people aren't sure what steps to take to protect it,” said Wendy Vizek, Senior Vice President, Community Engagement and Field Operations at the Alzheimer's Association.

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NEW YORK, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced presentations of new data on AXS-12 and solriamfetol at SLEEP 2026, the 40th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), being held June 14-17, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (AXSM) Presents at Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript

Axsome Therapeutics NASDAQ: AXSM executives said the company is preparing to launch Auvelity in Alzheimer's disease agitation this month while continuing to expand the drug's use in major depressive disorder and advance a broad central nervous system pipeline.