CLAIM #2654 · AbbVie Inc (ABBV) · 2025Q3 earnings call · Oct 31, 2025 · due Dec 31, 2026
“Additional Phase II studies in depression are expected to begin next year.”
Roopal Thakkar · EVP, R&D, Chief Scientific Officer
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Look at: Initiation of additional Phase II study/studies for bretisilocin in depression
It came true if: At least one new Phase II depression trial for bretisilocin registered/announced as started during 2026
Where: Company pipeline updates, clinicaltrials.gov listing, or quarterly earnings call commentary
In context
“lly compared to BOTOX, such as less diffusion to neighboring muscles. Phase II studies for TrenibotE in essential tremor and ventral hernia repair will begin next year. To further expand our neuropsychiatry pipeline, we acquired bretisilocin from Gilgamesh. Bretisilocin is a novel (5-HT)2A receptor agonist and 5-HT releaser with a short duration of hallucination that has demonstrated robust efficacy in a Phase II proof-of-concept study in major depressive disorder. Rapid efficacy was achieved after the initial dose with response and remission maintained through day 74 without additional intervention. This novel psychedelic has the potential to provide significant benefit to patients by offering rapid, robust and durable antidepressant effects following a short in-clinic treatment session. Additional Phase II studies in depression are expected to begin next year. To summarize, we continue to make good progress across all stages and therapeutic areas of our pipeline and look forward to many important pipeline milestones in the remainder of this year and into 2026. With that, I'll turn the call over to Scott. Scott Reents: Thank you, Roopal. Starting with our third quarter results, we reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.86, which is $0.10 above our guidance midpoint. These results include a $1.50 unfavorable impact from acquired IPR&D expense, primarily reflecting upfront charges for the acquisition of Capstan Therapeutics and our license agreement with IGI. Total net revenues were nearly $15.8 billion, reflecting growth of 8.4% on an operational basis, excluding a modestly favorable impact from foreign exchange. Importantly, our ex-Humira gr”
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