Latest Clinical Development News

Lumos Diagnostics has reached a key enrolment milestone in its BARDA-backed FebriDx paediatric trial, unlocking a US$670,000 payment and advancing its FDA submission pathway to expand use in children aged 2-12 years.

Neurizon Therapeutics has gained ethics approval to start a Phase 1 trial of its NUZ-001 oral liquid formulation, aiming to ease treatment for ALS patients with swallowing difficulties.

Anteris Technologies reported a $22.9 million net loss in Q1 2026 but bolstered its cash position to $283 million following a $320 million capital raise. The company is scaling manufacturing and clinical activities for its DurAVR transcatheter heart valve, with US patient enrolment now underway in the pivotal PARADIGM Trial.

Acrux Limited has raised $1.6 million through a discounted share placement, attracting strong demand and offering attaching options to investors. The funds will support Phase III trials for female testosterone and a co-development deal with an international partner.

Amplia Therapeutics and ANZGOG have initiated a clinical trial to test narmafotinib combined with chemotherapy in ovarian cancer patients unresponsive to platinum-based treatment, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and explore biomarker insights.

Vectus Biosystems appoints Dr Tara Speranza as CEO and CTO to accelerate development of lead fibrosis drug VB0004 with performance-linked incentives.

PYC Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its Phase 1b trial of PYC-003, targeting Polycystic Kidney Disease, aiming to establish safety and efficacy markers ahead of registrational studies.

Arovella Therapeutics has named Dr Nicole Van Der Weerden as acting CEO following Dr Michael Baker’s departure, positioning her to steer the company through the critical phase I trial of its CAR-iNKT therapy ALA-101.

Entropy Neurodynamics has bolstered its intellectual property portfolio with a new US provisional patent application for TRP-8803, following compelling Phase 2a data showing a 75% response rate in treatment-resistant IBS patients.

PYC Therapeutics presented Phase 1/2 data at ARVO 2026 showing encouraging safety and efficacy signals for its RNA therapies targeting rare genetic eye diseases Retinitis Pigmentosa type 11 and Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy.

Noxopharm’s SOF-16 active ingredient demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory activity in patient-derived samples of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, advancing its Sofra™ platform beyond topical applications.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals’ Phase II Co-PSMA trial confirms its Cu-SAR-bisPSMA PET imaging detects more than twice the prostate cancer lesions versus standard care, driving patient management changes. Phase III AMPLIFY recruitment closes, manufacturing deals inked, and cash sits near $198 million.