Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSTA), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, has announced plans to advance a new therapeutic for opioid use disorder (OUD) into human clinical trials early in 2026. This initiative arises from a strategic alliance with GATC Health Corp., leveraging GATC's AI-powered Multiomics Advanced Technology® platform. The AI-discovered therapeutic, a non-opioid small molecule, has shown a significant reduction in fentanyl intake during preclinical studies in murine models. Lisata will lead the development efforts, contributing its expertise in drug development and regulatory processes. The upcoming Phase 1 human trials will aim to validate the therapeutic's efficacy and safety, marking a significant step in the collaboration's objective to accelerate and enhance the success rate of drug development. Results from these trials have not yet been presented and are anticipated following the commencement of the trials.