Shares of GH Research (NASDAQ:GHRS) skyrocketed 90% to $20.14 in premarket trading after the drug developer announced that its experimental therapy for treatment-resistant depression met its primary goal in a mid-stage clinical trial.
The company reported that its therapy, GH001, significantly reduced the severity of depression as measured on a widely used clinical scale.
Data from the trial showed that 57.5% of patients receiving GH001 experienced a reduction in disease severity within just eight days.
In addition to hitting its main target, GH001 also met all secondary goals of the study, further strengthening its potential as a breakthrough treatment for patients who do not respond to conventional therapies.
Meanwhile, GH Research has seen strong momentum in its stock performance, with shares rising 20.7% in 2024.
The latest trial success has fueled optimism among investors and the medical community, as the company advances GH001 toward further clinical development.
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