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Representative image: Definium Therapeutics’ DT120 ODT Phase 3 Emerge study highlights the growing focus on psychedelic psychiatry and new treatment approaches for major depressive disorder.

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Definium Therapeutics nears pivotal MDD test as DT120 ODT faces Phase 3 scrutiny

by Pallavi Madhiraju
June 22, 2026
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Find out how Definium Therapeutics’ DT120 ODT Phase 3 MDD readout could reshape psychedelic psychiatry and depression drug development.

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