DUBLIN, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GH Research PLC (Nasdaq: GHRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients by developing a practice-changing treatment in depression, today announced that, in June, it submitted its complete response to the previously announced clinical hold of its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001 to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “We are thrilled to have submitted our response to the FDA ahead of sche ...

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]

Core Insights - GH Research PLC reported financial results for Q1 2025, highlighting significant advancements in its clinical trials for GH001, a treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) [1][9]. Business Updates - The Phase 2b trial of GH001 in 81 patients with TRD has completed, achieving its primary endpoint with a significant placebo-adjusted reduction of -15.5 on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) by Day 8 [2][3]. - A 57.5% remission rate was observed in patients treated with GH001 on Day 8, compared to 0% in the placebo group [3]. - Safety analysis for the open-label extension (OLE) has not been completed, but as of January 22, 2025, no serious adverse events (SAEs) were reported [4]. - In the OLE, 77.8% of completers were in remission at the 6-month visit, with a 91.7% remission rate for those who achieved remission on Day 8 [4]. - The company is preparing to submit a full response to the FDA regarding the clinical hold on the Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001, with submission expected in mid-2025 [6][7]. Financial Highlights - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $315.3 million, up from $182.6 million as of December 31, 2024 [10]. - Gross proceeds from a public offering in Q1 2025 amounted to $150 million [10]. - Research and development expenses for Q1 2025 were $7.9 million, a decrease from $8.7 million in the same quarter of 2024 [11]. - General and administrative expenses increased to $4.9 million in Q1 2025 from $2.9 million in Q1 2024 [12]. - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $10.8 million, or $0.19 loss per share, compared to a net loss of $7.7 million, or $0.15 loss per share, in Q1 2024 [12]. Clinical Development - GH001 is being developed for various indications, including bipolar II disorder and postpartum depression, with ongoing proof-of-concept trials [5]. - The Phase 1 clinical pharmacology trial for GH001 using a proprietary aerosol delivery device is ongoing in the UK [8].

Core Insights - GH Research PLC reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, and provided updates on its clinical programs and financial position [1] Business Updates - GH001, an inhalable mebufotenin product candidate, is in a Phase 2b trial for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) involving approximately 80 patients [2] - The trial met its primary endpoint with a significant placebo-adjusted reduction of -15.5 in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) on Day 8 (p<0.0001) [3] - A 57.5% remission rate was observed in patients treated with GH001 on Day 8 compared to 0% in the placebo group (p<0.0001) [3] - Safety analysis for the ongoing open-label extension (OLE) has not been completed, but as of January 22, 2025, 77.8% of OLE completers were in remission at the 6-month visit [4] - The Phase 1 trial for the proprietary aerosol delivery device is ongoing in the UK [5] Regulatory Updates - The Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001 was placed on clinical hold by the FDA, which requested additional inhalation toxicology studies and device design verification [6] - The company has completed the requested inhalation toxicology studies, showing no adverse findings in the respiratory tract of dogs [7][9] - A full response to the IND hold is on track for submission in mid-2025 [10] Clinical Trials - Two Phase 2a proof-of-concept trials for GH001 in postpartum depression (PPD) and bipolar II disorder (BDII) have been completed [11] - The PPD trial met its primary endpoint with a MADRS reduction of -35.4 points (96.3%) on Day 8, with 100% of patients in remission [12] - The BDII trial also met its primary endpoint with a MADRS reduction of -16.8 points (51.9%) on Day 8, with 33.3% of patients in remission [13] Financial Highlights - As of December 31, 2024, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $182.6 million, down from $222.7 million in 2023 [14] - Research and development expenses increased to $35.0 million in 2024 from $29.8 million in 2023, primarily due to clinical development activities [15] - General and administrative expenses rose to $15.3 million in 2024 from $11.4 million in 2023, driven by higher professional fees and increased headcount [16] - The net loss for 2024 was $39.0 million, or $0.75 loss per share, compared to a net loss of $35.6 million, or $0.68 loss per share, in 2023 [17]