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May 18, 2026
Compass Pathways said COMP360 for treatment-resistant depression retains FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation as it advances in phase 3. A Trump executive order also directs faster federal review of psychedelic drugs with breakthrough status.
Apr 24, 2026
Psyence Biomedical dosed the first patient in a Phase IIb study of NPX-5 in Adjustment Disorder among cancer patients receiving palliative care. The randomized, double-blind trial is running across five Australian sites.
Apr 20, 2026
Compass Pathways reported positive late-stage COMP360 psilocybin data in treatment-resistant depression and plans FDA talks ahead of a filing between October and December. The update lifted shares across several psychedelics developers.
Apr 19, 2026
Trump signed an executive order to speed FDA review of ibogaine and other psychedelic drugs and said the U.S. would dedicate $50 million to ibogaine research. The FDA is also preparing priority vouchers and steps toward the first U.S. human trials, while ibogaine remains linked to serious heart risks.
Apr 12, 2026
New findings on psychedelic-based depression treatments included a UK DMT trial in 34 adults and a mouse study of modified psilocin compounds with fewer hallucinogenic-like effects.
Apr 12, 2026
A 34-person trial found that a single 21.5mg intravenous dose of DMT with psychotherapy produced rapid antidepressant effects lasting three to six months. Separate brain-scan research across five psychedelics found a shared pattern of weaker within-network links and stronger communication between brain networks.
Apr 05, 2026
Studies of psilocybin found lasting shifts in life values in healthy volunteers and reduced fear of death in therapeutic settings. Trials have also reported benefits in cancer patients.
Mar 25, 2026
Clinical trials show psychedelic substances like psilocybin, LSD and MDMA combined with therapy can effectively treat depression, anxiety and addiction. Several substances are in Phase III trials, with esketamine already approved for treatment-resistant depression. Research suggests these treatments may work with fewer doses than traditional medications.
Mar 26, 2026
The FDA approved milsaperidone for bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, while COMP360 psilocybin met its primary endpoint in a second phase 3 trial for treatment-resistant depression. Phase 2a data showed intravenous DMT (SPL026) significantly reduced depressive symptoms in major depressive disorder patients.
Mar 09, 2026
Compass Pathways announced positive Phase 3 data for COMP360 psilocybin therapy in treatment-resistant depression, showing statistically significant improvements in depression scores and durability through 26 weeks, with plans to file for FDA approval in Q4 2026.
Mar 09, 2026
COMPASS Pathways announced positive Phase 3 results for COMP360 psilocybin in treatment-resistant depression, showing statistically significant improvements across two pivotal trials with durability signals through 26 weeks and a generally well-tolerated safety profile.
Mar 06, 2026
New clinical trials show single doses of psilocybin and LSD produce significant, lasting reductions in OCD and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms for up to 12 weeks, marking a potential shift from daily medication regimens.
Feb 27, 2026
Compass Pathways announced successful Phase 3 trial results for COMP360, a synthetic psilocybin treatment for treatment-resistant depression, showing rapid onset and durable effects with a 40% response rate after two doses.
Feb 23, 2026
A phase 2 trial found that a single intravenous dose of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) alongside psychotherapy significantly reduced major depressive disorder symptoms, with effects lasting up to 6 months.
Feb 21, 2026
New COMP006 phase 3 data shows single-dose COMP360 psilocybin achieved a 3.8-point MADRS reduction in treatment-resistant depression, with results comparable to esketamine pivotal trials and rapid onset of effect.
Feb 17, 2026
Compass Pathways announced positive results from its second Phase 3 trial of synthetic psilocybin COMP360 for treatment-resistant depression, showing a 3.8-point reduction in depression scores. The company plans to meet with the FDA to discuss a rolling approval application.
Feb 18, 2026
Compass Pathways reported COMP360 psilocybin met the primary endpoint in its second phase III trial for treatment-resistant depression, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in depression severity. The company plans to file a New Drug Application in Q4 2025.
Feb 17, 2026
Compass Pathways reported positive phase 3 results for COMP360 psilocybin in treatment-resistant depression, showing statistically significant symptom reduction. The company plans to discuss FDA filing with a New Drug Application expected in Q4 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
Compass Pathways reports positive Phase 3 results for synthetic psilocybin in treatment-resistant depression, while a Phase 2 trial demonstrates rapid antidepressant effects from single-dose DMT. Both studies show modest efficacy signals amid growing pharmaceutical interest in psychedelic compounds.
Feb 16, 2026
Compass Pathways' COMP360 synthetic psilocybin met primary endpoints in Phase 3 trials for treatment-resistant depression, with the company planning to submit a new drug application in Q4 2026.
