Pear Therapeutics, SoftBank Team On Sleep/Wake Disorder Therapeutic For Japanese Market

  • Pear Therapeutics Inc PEAR has agreed with SoftBank Group Corp SFTBY to develop a Japanese-language digital therapeutic for sleep/wake disorders for the Japanese market.
  • In the U.S., Pear is marketing Somryst, the only FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutics for treating chronic insomnia. 
  • This strategic initiative is a part of Pear's strategy to commercialize digital therapeutics in international markets. 
  • Related: Pear Therapeutics' Digital Therapeutic For Insomnia Shows Meaningful Reductions In Severity Through 6 Months.
  • Under the agreement, Pear will develop digital therapeutic applications for sleep/wake disorders for the Japanese market, and SoftBank will investigate the Japanese market potential for those applications.
  • SoftBank has an option to negotiate an exclusive license for Pear's digital therapeutics for sleep/wake disorders in Japan.
  • Read Why BTIG Sees An Upside OF 55% In Pear Therapeutics.
  • Price Action: PEAR shares are up 6.76% at $4.74 during the market session on the last check Monday.
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