Often the erratic behavior of people suffering from neurological disorders
is blamed on psychological or personality weaknesses when the problem is
biological.

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TOLEDO, Ohio ----Vail Meadows
Therapeutic Riding Center -- a non-profit equine-assisted therapy
facility located on 25 acres in Oregon, Ohio, that is sponsored in
part by Vail Products and the Vail family -- this week celebrates its
7th year providing services to children, teens and adults with
disabilities . SAN DIEGO, MediciNova, Inc. "Completion of enrollment in a large, pivotal-design trial
demonstrates MediciNova's commitment to advancing our clinical programs
through at least the proof-of-concept stage and into Phase III clinical
testing. is a publicly traded specialty pharmaceutical company
focused on accelerating the global development and commercialization of
innovative pharmaceutical products.

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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PRESS RELEASE Dr. Phil and Brain Matters Imaging Centers Expand Treatment Considerations for Troubled Guest

In Brain Matters Imaging Centers ' first appearance on the nationally
televised program last January, Dr. And here we see what can be addressed
in terms of learning to control such things as anxiety and blood flow, and
knowing the right kinds of medications."
For more information, visit
joy@vailbed.

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SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) technology is a
high-definition evaluation tool that helps identify conditions such as traumatic brain
injury (TBI),
seizures, stroke, Alzheimer's and
other dementia processes, ADHD, OCD, depression, bipolar
disorders, anxiety,
Tourette's Syndrome and Autism Spectrum
Disorders. "That same mission was the cornerstone of our efforts
to give back to the disabilities community when we established and
helped fund Vail Meadows.S.

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" "But
the disorders are not you ."
Vail Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center provides both a
climate-controlled indoor arena and outdoor arena, both with spectator
seating.
Vail Meadows offers many valuable therapeutic programs, including
Therapeutic Riding Classes (one hour weekly lessons in 10-week
sessions), Summer Camp (week-long day camps for children and young
adults interested in learning about horses), Field Trips (a year -round
program that opens Vail Meadows to the community as an educational
site) and an Adult Special Needs Day Program (a year-round program
that provides vocational, recreational and living skills development
opportunities for adults with challenges).8 million, phobias roughly 3. These assumptions , risks and uncertainties could cause the
Company's actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed
by the forward-looking statements.

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MediciNova Announces Completion of Enrollment in a Phase II/III Generalized Anxiety Disorder Trial With MN-305

, increased risk of suicide , sexual dysfunction, agitation) associated
with antidepressants currently used to treat anxiety disorders such as GAD,"
said Yuichi Iwaki, M.
MediciNova acquired a license to MN-305 from Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation
for global markets, with the exception of Japan and other selected Asian
countries .

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In this follow-up appearance, Ms.

Vail Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center Celebrates 7th Year Providing Equine-Assisted Therapy to Children Teens and Adults with Disabilities

About MediciNova
MediciNova, Inc.

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In addition
to confirmation of his prior bipolar diagnosis, the SPECT scan also
captured blood flow patterns and brain activity consistent with anxiety and
traumatic brain injury, which was not previously identified."

About Brain Matters Inc.5 million, obsessive-compulsive
disorder 4. The data acquired from Mitsubishi includes extensive preclinical
and clinical safety data, including that from full carcinogenicity testing in
rodents.

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In December 2004, MediciNova initiated a randomized, double-blind,
placebo -controlled multi-center Phase II/III clinical trial of MN-305 in GAD
patients. This anxiety disorder is characterized by
the presence of excessive, uncontrollable anxiety and worry about two or more
life circumstances for six months or longer, accompanied by some combination
of restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, irritability, disturbed
concentration or sleep, and somatic symptoms.

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"You 've also raised my level of self-esteem.
"Our company, Vail Products, was founded on the mission to help
improve the lives of persons with disabilities, as well as their
families and caregivers ," notes Joy Vail, chief executive officer of
Vail Products.
"Nevertheless, a multitude of clinical studies all agree that
equine-assisted therapy can provide many benefits.2 million.

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SPECT technology is the most affordable, revealing brain
imaging process available today.2 million and post-traumatic stress disorder about 3.com.

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Phil Show. Four hundred and sixteen (416) patients have been randomized to
receive placebo or one of two flexible dose regimens of MN-305 at 25 clinical
sites in the U.

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Therapeutic riders range from toddlers to seniors with such
disorders as autism, down syndrome , cerebral palsy, mental
retardation, developmental delay, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular
ataxia , traumatic brain injury, attention deficit disorder,
depression, cancer and other challenges.

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"The disorders are things going on in your
brain," Nancy Goodhue, co-founder of Brain Matters Imaging Centers
tells Fred on the March 7th "Dr. For example,
an unrecognized traumatic brain injury can make depression more difficult
to treat.
MN-305 is a novel, potent and highly selective serotonin 5-HT(1A) receptor
agonist under development by MediciNova for the treatment of anxiety disorders
beginning with GAD. MN-305 was well tolerated in previous
clinical studies involving over 800 volunteers and patients with either
anxiety or mood disorders.

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Each rider benefits from
individual goals and a lesson plan that is developed in partnership
with the rider's family, friends, health professionals, special
educators and other caregivers., Ph. The results from this trial are expected by the end of 2Q
2006.

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" Fred has Bipolar II disorder and wants more
control over his life.
"The amount of benefit a person with a disability gains depends on
many factors, such as the type and severity of disability, motivation
of the rider, quality and dedication of the equine-assisted facility,
and quality and dedication of the staff," Joy Vail says.

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In
February, Fred was flown to BMIC's Denver location and received a
state-of-the-art brain scan and clinical evaluation courtesy of the "Dr. Equine-assisted therapy can have dramatic,
positive effects on flexibility, balance and muscle strength, and can
also boosts a person's patience, understanding, confidence and
self-esteem. More than 19 million Americans
suffer from anxiety disorders: GAD affects about 4 million people, panic
disorder about 2. For
more information on MediciNova, Inc. These
statements include statements regarding clinical trials supporting efficacy of
one of our product candidates as well as the potential novelty of that
candidate as a treatment for disease. These statements are based on certain
assumptions made by the Company's management that are believed to be
reasonable at the time.

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Greg Hipskind, Senior Medical Advisor,
addressed the importance of SPECT brain-imaging
technology to a more comprehensive assessment of brain-based disorders. SPECT imaging not only identifies the location of brain-based
(neurological) disorders, but also identifies other possible brain
dysfunctions which may be complicating the primary pathology. An average of 10 therapy horses are stabled at Vail Meadows,
each defined by a gentle disposition and approved for therapy
following a 90-day screening process.com or
call 419-697-9760., a specialty
pharmaceutical company that is publicly traded on the Hercules Market of the
Osaka Securities Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced completion of
enrollment in its Phase II/III clinical trial of MN-305 in 416 patients with
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).D. This orally bioavailable compound has shown preliminary
evidence of efficacy in animal models of anxiety and in an open-label study
conducted in Japan by Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation in a group of patients
with a variety of anxiety disorders.

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Goodhue, Chief Clinical Officer of Brain
Matters Imaging Centers, reviews the SPECT findings for Fred., please visit http://www. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company , including
the results of clinical studies and other risks and uncertainties, including
those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

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Phil Show: Extreme Highs and Lows.

"It's good news," said Dr.D.

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We're very proud
that Vail Meadows has been providing this kind of quality therapy now
for seven years, and we celebrate every life we've helped improve .

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, Executive Chairman and Acting CEO of
MediciNova, Inc.
GAD is a mental disorder consisting of chronic, excessive worry and fear
that seems to have no real cause.

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Phil, "because 50 percent of the solution to any
problem lies in defining the problem. MediciNova's pipeline, which includes
several compounds in clinical testing, targets a variety of prevalent medical
conditions, including cancer, asthma, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, multiple
sclerosis, interstitial cystitis, preterm labor and urinary incontinence.

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"Thank you for raising my level of awareness," Fred declares at the show's
conclusion.
"MN-305 may offer effective treatment of GAD without the side effects
(e.medicinova.