"FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for LSD-Based Anxiety Medication"
TL;DR
The FDA has granted breakthrough therapy status to an LSD formulation, MM120, for treating generalized anxiety disorder, with promising results from a Phase 2 trial showing significant symptom improvement and remission in patients. This designation is expected to bring in a substantial investment for further development, and MindMed plans to begin Phase 3 trials later this year.
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