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Delix Hits In Phase I And Plans To Prove Its Concept

 
• By Elizabeth Cairns

The group has plans for mid-stage depression trials – but no plans to find a partner.  

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In order to bring its psychedelic-based therapy for depression to market, Delix Therapeutics, Inc. has to do three things: show that it spurs the growth of new synapses in the brain; show that it does not cause unpleasant psychoactive side effects – always a risk with this class of drugs – and most importantly, show that it improves depression.

Key Takeaways
  • Delix’s lead psychedelic-based compound does not cause hallucinations or other side effects

The group has just achieved the second of these goals, according to early data from its first-ever clinical trial. “This...

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