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GH Research Outlines Advancements in Clinical Trials for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Published March 1, 2024

GH Research GHRS, a pioneering pharmaceutical company, has disclosed its comprehensive financial outcomes for the year ending 2023. The company has retained its focus on the development of novel therapies for psychiatric and neurological disorders, highlighted by significant progress in its clinical trial programs. Specially, GH Research has announced the steady progression of its Phase 2b clinical trial for GH001, its proprietary investigational drug intended for patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression. The clinical trial is progressing as planned with the anticipation of completing the double-blind phase by the third quarter of 2024.

Progress in Treatment-Resistant Depression Trials

The Phase 2b clinical trial for GH001 is a substantial endeavor targeting treatment-resistant depression, a condition that poses a significant challenge in mental health care due to the lack of effective treatments for patients who do not respond to standard antidepressants. The on-track progression of this trial underscores GH Research's commitment to addressing unmet medical needs within this demographic. The successful completion of the trial could mark a significant milestone for the company and the mental health community.

Advancement in Postpartum Depression Clinical Trial

In parallel to the efforts in treatment-resistant depression, GH Research has also kept pace with its Phase 2a clinical trial of GH001 for postpartum depression. Postpartum depression affects numerous new mothers worldwide and can have long-term consequences for both the mother and child. This condition remains an area of high medical need due to limited therapeutic options. GH Research anticipates completing this trial in Q3 2024, aligning with the company's strategic timelines and reinforcing its role in pioneering novel psychiatric treatments.

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