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Helus Pharma advances mental health drugs with Phase 3 data due Q4 2026 and Phase 2 trial starting Q1 2027

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21 Oct 2026
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Helus Pharma advances mental health drugs with Phase 3 data due Q4 2026 and Phase 2 trial starting Q1 2027

Helus Pharma announced progress in its clinical programs for mental health treatments, with topline Phase 3 data for HLP003, a potential adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder, expected in Q4 2026. The company also plans to start a Phase 2 monotherapy study for HLP004 targeting generalized anxiety disorder in Q1 2027. HLP003 has FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, potentially speeding its review, and Helus aims to file for FDA approval in 2028. These developments highlight Helus Pharma’s focus on addressing unmet needs in depression and anxiety treatment with novel serotonergic agonists.

Helus Pharma's clinical program updates provide context for readers following health-sector stocks. For readers following health-sector stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 22, 2026 03:02 WIB: Among 150 priced US health-sector stocks, 73 rose and 75 fell. DexCom (DXCM) traded at USD 79.99 with a 1-day decline of 6.71% and 100% sell order activity, contrasting with Tango Therapeutics (TNGX) at USD 26.93 gaining 6.67% with 99% buy orders, while Canopy Growth (CGC) was priced at USD 0.67, down 6.67% but with 100% buy orders and a typical hold time of 39 days on Pluang.

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