Compass's Psychedelic Drug to Treat Depression Meets Goal in Trial
Compass Pathways Plc. said its psychedelic drug to treat a form of depression met its goal in a late-stage trial, but it may not be enough for investors.
Compass announced some results from a study that evaluated 258 adults who received either a synthetic form of psilocybin or a placebo, using a scale to measure the change in their depression symptoms at six weeks.
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