Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and in particular 2-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2,7-diazaspiro[4.5]decan-10-one derivatives and related compounds as inhibitors of human dopamine-active-transporter (DAT) protein for the treatment of sexual dysfunction, affective disorders, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, Tourette syndrome, Angelman syndrome, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obesity, pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder, movement disorders, CNS disorders, sleep disorders, narcolepsy, conduct disorder, substance abuse (including smoking cessation), eating disorders, and impulse control disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in therapy (for example in the treatment or prevention of a disease, disorder or condition ameliorated by inhibition of a dopamine transporter); and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R9a, R9b, R9c, R9d, R9e, R9f, m, n, A, L and B are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in therapy (for example in the treatment or prevention of a disease, disorder or condition ameliorated by inhibition of a dopamine transporter); and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R9, R10, Q, X, Y, Z, A, L, B, m, n and p are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein G is selected from a group consisting of: phenyl, pyridyl, benzothiazolyl, indazolyl; p is an integer ranging from 0 to 5; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl; or corresponds to a group R5; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl; R5 is a moiety selected from the group consisting of: isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidinyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl, 2-pyrrolidinonyl, and such a group is optionally substituted by one or two substituent

Abstract: The present invention provides a new use of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate salt thereof: for the treatment of a somatoform disorder such as body dysmorphic disorder or hyperchondriasis, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating, paraphilia and nonparaphilic sexual addictions, Sydeham's chorea, torticollis, autism, a movement disorder including Tourette's syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain azabicyclo compounds of formula (I)?: wherein the various groups are defined herein and that are modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat drug dependency, as antipsychotic agents, to treat obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, or premature ejaculation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 is a 5-membered heteroaryl group, optionally fused with a 6-membered hetero or carbocycle; such 5 or 11-membered system, may be optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl, haloC1-4alkoxy and SF5; and n is 1 or 2; their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat drug dependency, as antipsychotic agents, to treat obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, or premature ejaculation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain azabicyclic compounds of formula (I)?: wherein the several groups are defined herein and are modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat drug dependency, as antipsychotic agents, to treat obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, or premature ejaculation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or salts thereof wherein A, X, R2, R4 and n are defined herein, processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g., to treat drug dependency, as antipsychotic agents, to treat obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, premature ejaculation or to enhance cognition.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof are disclosed: wherein R1 is pyrazolyl substituted by two or three substituents independently selected from halogen, C1-4alkyl and haloC1-4alkyl; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; and R3 is quinolinyl, oxazolyl or phenyl, each of which is optionally substituted by one or two halogen, C1-4alkyl or haloC1-4alkyl. Processes for preparation and uses of the compounds in medicine, for example for the treatment of schizophrenia or drug dependency, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein A is a 5 or 6 membered heteroaromatic ring or a 5 or 6 membered heterocyclic ring, and which are useful for treating mental disorders such as schizophrenia are set out herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat drug dependency, as antipsychotic agents, to treat obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, premature ejaculation or cognition impairment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein G is selected from a group consisting of: phenyl, pyridyl, benzothiazolyl and indazolyl; p is an integer ranging from 0 to 5; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; or corresponds to a group R5; each R2 is independently hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; n is 2, 3, 4 or 5; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; R5 is selected from a group consisting of: isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidinyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl and 2-pyrrolidinonyl, and such a group is

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (IC) or a salt thereof: wherein: p is an integer ranging from 0 to 4; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl or SF5; or corresponds to a group R5; m1, m2, m3, and m4 are 0; m5, m6 and m7 are each independently 0, 1 or 2 wherein the sum of m5, m6 and m7 is 1 or 2; R6 is C1-6alkyl; R7 is halogen, C1-6alkyl or haloC1-6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; n is 2 or 3; X is S or —CH2—; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy and C1-4alkanoyl; R5 is isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidinyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl or 2-pyrrolidinonyl, wherein eac

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein G is selected from a group consisting of: phenyl, pyridyl, benzothiazolyl, indazolyl; p is an integer ranging from 0 to 5; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; or corresponds to a group R5; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is C1-4 alkyl or C1-6 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl; R5 is a moiety selected from the group consisting of: isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidinyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl, 2-pyrrolidinonyl, and such a group is optionally substituted by one or two substituents selected from: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl; processes for their preparation, int

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R2 is C1-4alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and R4 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy and C1-4alkanoyl; n is 0 or 1; wherein when R4 is chlorine and p is 1, such R4 is not present in the ortho position with respect to the linking bond to the rest of the molecule; and wherein, if n is 0, R3 comprises at least one SF5 group as a substituent; processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions conta

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein: G is a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or is a 9- or 10-membered bicyclic heteroaromatic group containing one or two heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen and oxygen, wherein G is not pyridyl, indazolyl or benzothiazolyl; p is an integer ranging from 0 to 4; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl or SF5; or corresponds to a group R5; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; n is 2 or 3; X is S or —CH2—; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy and C1-4alkanoyl; R5 is isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidin

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 is a 5-membered heteroaryl group, optionally fused with a 6-membered hetero or carbocycle; such 5 or 11-membered system, may be optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl, haloC1-4alkoxy and SF5; and n is 1 or 2; their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat drug dependency, as antipsychotic agents, to treat obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, or premature ejaculation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (IA) or a salt thereof: wherein: A is attached to the phenyl group at the meta position or the para position relative to the cyclopropyl group, and is selected from the group consisting of: —SO2NR5—, —SO2CR2R3—, —CR2R3SO2— and —NR5SO2—; R1 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, haloC1-6alkyl or C2-6alkylene; R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-6alkyl, haloC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy or haloC1-6alkoxy; R5 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, or a phenyl optionally substituted by R4; and R6 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, haloC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy or haloC1-6alkoxy; processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat substance related disorders, as antipsychotic agents premature ejaculation or cognition impairment.