OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. Completes First Part of Cannabis-Based Ointment Safety Study

RAMAT GAN, Israel, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. (OTCQB: OWCP), a developer of cannabinoid-based therapies targeting a variety of different medical conditions and disorders, yesterday announced a successful completion of the first part of its Phase I, placebo controlled, maximal dose study (the "Psoriasis Study") to determine the safety and tolerability of topical ointment containing medical grade cannabis (the "Topical Ointment") in healthy volunteers. The study is being performed by Professor Aviv Barzilai, Director of the Department of Dermatology at Chaim Sheba Medical Center. Sheba is a university-affiliated hospital that serves as Israel's national medical center and is one of the leading integrated medical centers in the Middle East. The completed part of the study consisted of application of escalating doses of the Topical Ointment to healthy volunteers and was successfully completed with no adverse effects. After completion of the second part of this study, the company plans to initiate a Phase II clinical study to demonstrate the efficacy of Topical Ointment in treating mild to moderate psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases.

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Mr. Mordechai Bignitz, the Chief Executive Officer of OWC commented, "We are very pleased to see the successful completion of this stage of the clinical testing program. OWC is committed to the development and validation of cannabis-based products for the treatment of debilitating and life-threatening diseases and is investing significant resources to prove that our products are both safe and efficacious. This study constitutes an important step in bringing relief to millions of people that do not currently have effective therapies for diseases such as psoriasis".

About OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. 

OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp., through its wholly-owned Israeli subsidiary, One World Cannabis Ltd., (collectively 'OWC' or the 'Company') conducts medical research and clinical trials to develop cannabis-based pharmaceuticals and treatments for conditions including multiple myeloma, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, PTSD, and migraines.

OWCP is also developing unique delivery systems for the effective delivery and dosage of medical cannabis. All OWCP research is conducted at leading Israeli hospitals and scientific institutions and led by internationally renowned investigators. The Company's Research Division is focused on pursuing clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of cannabinoids and cannabis-based products for the treatment of various medical conditions, while its Consulting Division is dedicated to helping governments and companies navigate complex international cannabis regulatory frameworks.

Mordechai Bignitz, Chief Executive Officer
OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp.
Email: Mordechai.Bignitz@owcpharma.com
Tel: +972-(72)-260-8004

SOURCE OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp.