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GH Research Announces Acceptance of Pharmaceutical Pipeline Presentation and Late-Breaking Posters at the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology 2025 Annual Meeting
GH Research PLCGH Research PLC(US:GHRS) GlobeNewswire News Room·2025-05-15 11:00

Core Insights - GH Research PLC announced the acceptance of a Pharmaceutical Pipeline Presentation at the ASCP Annual Meeting, where clinical data from a Phase 2b trial of GH001 for treatment-resistant depression will be presented [1][7] - The Phase 2b trial results indicate robust evidence of GH001's efficacy and safety, potentially transforming treatment for patients with treatment-resistant depression [2][10] - Additional late-breaking posters will present safety and tolerability data from the Phase 2b trial and a proof-of-concept trial for postpartum depression [3][4] Company Overview - GH Research PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for depression, particularly targeting treatment-resistant depression with its lead product candidate, GH001 [9][10] - GH001 is administered via a proprietary inhalation method and has shown promising clinical activity in trials, meeting primary endpoints with significant reductions in depressive symptoms [10] Clinical Trial Highlights - The Phase 2b trial (GH001-TRD-201) demonstrated a mean reduction of 15.5 points in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) compared to placebo on Day 8, with a p-value of less than 0.0001, indicating strong efficacy [10] - In a proof-of-concept trial for postpartum depression, all ten participants achieved remission by Day 8, highlighting GH001's potential as an effective treatment option [4][8] - A separate Phase 2a trial for bipolar II disorder showed a 52% mean reduction in depressive symptoms by Day 8, suggesting rapid onset and substantial efficacy [6][9]