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    Earnings call· Dec 2025(Q4 FY25)

    Definium Therapeutics Q4 FY25 earnings call DFTX

    Feb 26, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Definium Therapeutics Q4 FY25 — Pivotal Phase III Readouts Imminent for DT120 ODT

    Definium Therapeutics is rapidly advancing its late-stage pipeline, with three pivotal Phase III readouts anticipated in 2026 for DT120 ODT in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). The company maintains a strong financial position to support upcoming commercialization efforts, while also progressing its earlier-stage DT402 program for autism spectrum disorder. Management emphasizes scientific rigor and disciplined execution as it prepares for potential market entry.

    Highlights

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    • Emerge, the first pivotal Phase III study for DT120 ODT in MDD, is fully enrolled with top-line data anticipated in late Q2 2026.

    • Voyage, a pivotal Phase III study for DT120 ODT in GAD, is approximately 80% enrolled with top-line data expected in early Q3 2026, and a blinded sample size re-estimation confirmed no increase was required, indicating over 99% power.

    • The company ended 2025 with a strong cash, cash equivalents, and investments balance of $411.6 million, sufficient to fund operations into 2028.

    • Initiated a Phase II study of DT402 in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in late 2025, with initial data expected later in 2026.

    Concerns

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    • Difficulties associated with research and development and regulatory approval processes

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Emerge (MDD) Top-line Data Readout
    Late Q2 2026
    high materiality
    High
    Voyage (GAD) Top-line Data Readout
    Early Q3 2026
    high materiality
    High
    Panorama (GAD) Top-line Data Readout
    Second half of 2026
    medium materiality
    High
    Ascend (MDD) First Participant Dosing
    Early Q2 2026
    medium materiality
    High
    Cash Runway
    Into 2028
    high materiality
    High
    DT402 Phase IIa Initial Data
    Later this year
    low materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Research and Development Expenses
    $117.7 millionincreased by $52.4 million YoY
    FY25

    Increase primarily driven by higher DT120 program expenses and expanded R&D capabilities, partially offset by reduced DT402 program expenses.

    General and Administrative Expenses
    $48.6 millionincreased by $10 million YoY
    FY25

    Increase primarily due to professional services, pre-commercialization activities, and personnel costs, partially offset by reduced legal and patent expenses.

    Net Loss
    $183.8 millioncompared to $108.7 million for FY24
    FY25

    Significantly impacted by changes in the fair value of 2022 USD financing warrants.

    Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
    $411.6 millioncompared to $273.7 million at year-end 2024
    as of December 31, 2025

    Sufficient to fund operations into 2028 based on current operating plan and anticipated milestones.

    Change in Fair Value of Warrants
    $22.8 million
    FY25

    Reflecting an increase in stock price from $6.96 at December 31, 2024, to $13.39 at December 31, 2025.

    Stock Price
    $13.39up from $6.96 at December 31, 2024
    as of December 31, 2025

    Contributed to the change in fair value of warrants.

    Voyage Study HAM-A Standard Deviation
    6.7 pointscompared to assumed 10 points
    interim analysis

    Observed among the first 100 participants who completed week 12, suggesting higher statistical power.

    Voyage Study Non-Evaluable Rate
    10%compared to assumed 15%
    interim analysis

    Observed among the first 100 participants who completed week 12, suggesting higher statistical power.

    MDD Remission Rate (SRIs)
    10% to 30%
    real world

    Attributable remission rate for SRIs (first-line treatment) in MDD studies.

    Unmet Need in GAD/MDD
    >70%
    current

    Based on market research with HCPs across both GAD and MDD indications.

    Patient Population (GAD/MDD)
    over 50 million
    current

    Total patients for both GAD and MDD indications.

    DT120 ODT HAM-A Absolute Reduction
    21.9 points
    Phase IIb at week 12

    Absolute reduction in HAM-A scores, corresponding with a 48% clinical remission rate and a 65% response rate.

    DT120 ODT Clinical Remission Rate
    48%
    Phase IIb at week 12

    Clinical remission rate based on HAM-A scores.

    DT120 ODT Response Rate
    65%
    Phase IIb at week 12

    Response rate based on HAM-A scores.

    DT120 ODT MADRS Absolute Reduction
    18.7 points
    Phase IIb at week 12

    Absolute reduction in MADRS scores for comorbid depressive symptoms.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Pipeline clinical milestones3 pivotal Phase III readoutscount
    Regulatory approvals filingsNDA submission for DT120 ODT
    Clinical trial efficacy safety data7.7 points improvement on HAM-A; 6.4 points improvement on MADRSpoints

    Risks & headwinds

    1
    Difficulties associated with research and development and regulatory approval processesfuture

    unquantified

    Mitigation: Ongoing engagement with the FDA under the breakthrough therapy designation program to align on development and submission strategy.

    What to watch in Q1 FY26

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    Emerge (MDD) Top-line Data

    late Q2 2026
    CurrentFully enrolled
    TargetPositive top-line data

    Why it matters

    This is the first pivotal readout for DT120 ODT in MDD, establishing efficacy in a dedicated MDD population and potentially accelerating regulatory submission strategy.

    Emerge, our first pivotal study in MDD, is fully enrolled, and we anticipate delivering top line data in late Q2.

    Q&A highlights

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    Asked about the hypothetical placebo-adjusted delta that would have triggered an upsize recommendation from the DMC, and if other scenarios like futility or success stopping were considered during the interim analysis.

    Rob Barrow clarified that the interim analysis was a blinded sample size re-estimation, meaning no unblinding or inferential testing occurred, so no information on group performance was learned. The analysis confirmed adequate power, with over 99% power to detect a 5-point difference if nuisance parameters hold. No other stopping scenarios were part of this interim.

    Effectively, you can think of it as looking at the right side, right of the plus or minus on the 95% confidence interval to assess the standard error and ensure that the assumptions we made at the beginning of the study are reflected or we don't lose power because we've made the wrong assumptions.

    asked by Andrew Tsai · answered by Robert Barrow

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    DT120 ODT Development Strategy and Regulatory Alignment

    Definium Therapeutics is positioning DT120 ODT (lysergide tartrate) as a best-in-class product for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The company has engaged with the FDA under the breakthrough therapy designation program, reaching alignment on key aspects of its development and submission strategy. This aims to maximize the speed and efficiency of the NDA submission for DT120 ODT, contingent on positive trial readouts in 2026. The clinical program includes four pivotal Phase III studies: Voyage and Panorama for GAD, and Emerge and Ascend for MDD.

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    Clinical Trial Progress and Design

    Emerge, the first pivotal MDD study, is fully enrolled with top-line data expected in late Q2 2026. Ascend, the second MDD study, has activated its first sites and anticipates first participant dosing by early Q2 2026, benefiting from operational efficiencies. For GAD, Voyage is approximately 80% enrolled with top-line data expected in early Q3 2026, and Panorama is rapidly progressing for a H2 2026 readout. Each pivotal study includes a 12-week double-blind, placebo-controlled Part A and a 40-week open-label extension Part B, with primary endpoints at week 6 for MDD (MADRS) and week 12 for GAD (HAM-A).

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    Voyage Study Sample Size Re-estimation Results

    A blinded sample size re-estimation for the Voyage GAD study was completed, confirming no increase in the trial's sample size was required. The analysis revealed a model-based standard deviation of 6.7 points on the HAM-A and a non-evaluable rate of 10% among the first 100 participants completing week 12. These observations suggest the study's statistical power substantially exceeds the planned 90%, implying over 99% power to detect a 5-point difference and a minimum difference of less than 2 points for statistical significance if these nuisance parameters remain consistent.

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    Commercial Readiness and Market Approach

    Definium is focused on impeccable commercial readiness for potential launches in GAD and MDD, having mapped the provider landscape and prioritized key states. The commercial vision is to deliver a 'high-touch white glove experience' for providers, extending the collaborative approach from clinical development. This includes robust infrastructure for REMS certification, regulatory requirements, operational integration, and reimbursement pathways. The company has assembled an experienced commercial leadership team to navigate complex launches.

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    DT402 Program for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    The company initiated a Phase II study of DT402, the R enantiomer of MDMA, in late 2025 for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). DT402 has shown promising prosocial effects and a potentially favorable tolerability profile, targeting core ASD symptoms, particularly social communication. Initial data from this single-dose open-label Phase IIa study, assessing early efficacy signals in up to 20 adult participants, is expected later in 2026. This program addresses a high unmet need, as there are no FDA-approved therapies specifically for these core symptoms.

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