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While many individuals with depression respond well to standard treatments such as antidepressant medications, some experience treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This presents significant challenges for patients and clinicians alike, as it often leads to prolonged suffering, impaired functioning, and increased risk of suicide. LongeVC portfolio company, Freedom Biosciences, a biotechnology firm specializing in psychedelic-powered mental health care, recently announced a significant milestone: FDA approval to proceed with a Phase 2a clinical trial for its ketamine-based therapy targeting TRD. The trial investigates the efficacy of combining ketamine with temsirolimus as an adjunctive treatment for adults with TRD. This development holds promise in addressing a substantial portion of the depression-related healthcare burden in the U.S. Congratulations to the team led by Dina Burkitbayeva and John Krystal! We are proud to back you on this very important journey. #Biotech #Biosciences #ClinicalTrials #FDA

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We're very excited to announce the FDA Approval of IND Application of our FREE001 Phase 2a program for Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). This program builds on our co-founder John Krystal's work Yale University that showed that the combination may extend the antidepressant effects of ketamine from 2-7 days up to 2 to 3 weeks. https://lnkd.in/dGc-iTXd

Freedom Biosciences Announces FDA Approval of IND Application for FREE001 in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression

Freedom Biosciences Announces FDA Approval of IND Application for FREE001 in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression

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