GH Research PLC reported positive Phase IIb data on 3 February for GH-001 (mebufotenin), an inhalation formulation of the psychedelic compound synthetic 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT), in treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a readout that one analyst said “reinforces GH-001’s blockbuster potential.”
GH’s Phase IIb Data Show Potential Differentiation In Depression
Seeking to bring its psychedelic candidate to market in treatment-resistant depression, Ireland’s GH sees its drug-device inhalation combo product as offering strong differentiation versus Spravato.

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