Helus Pharma raises $50M; HLP003 enrollment near 90% with Q4 topline
Jun 29, 2026, 7:43 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong near-term catalysts (financing strengthening balance sheet; 88% Phase 3 enrollment; Q4 2026 topline) and regulatory tailwinds for psychedelics could lift HELP, though dilution from the new offering and trial execution risk remain counterpoints.
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Helus Pharma reported FY2026 results and a $50 million underwritten offering, boosting liquidity for late-stage work. HLP003 APPROACH is 88% enrolled with topline data due in Q4 2026, with EMBRACE under way and EXTEND data planned. The company also reported strong Phase 2 durability for HLP003 and positive signals from HLP004 in GAD, alongside leadership additions and regulatory tailwinds for psychedelics, supporting a potential 2028 FDA NDA.
HLP004 Phase 2 in GAD shows ~10-point HAM-A improvement on SOC at 6 weeks.
Leadership updates; White House signals supportive of psychedelics; cash $157.3M; NDA potential 2028.
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