Latest Clinical Development News

Vectus Biosystems has appointed Cardinal Health Regulatory Services as its US regulatory agent to manage FDA submissions for its lead fibrosis drug VB0004, marking a pivotal step towards clinical development in the US.

Immutep’s INSIGHT-003 trial shows promising overall survival in first-line non-squamous NSCLC, yet the Phase III TACTI-004 trial was discontinued following a futility analysis. Ongoing root cause investigations aim to clarify the divergent outcomes.

Patrys has assigned its deoxymab intellectual property to Yale University in a deal granting it half of all future commercialisation revenue, reducing capital needs while keeping long-term upside.

Dimerix will provide continued access to its investigational drug DMX-200 for eligible patients with focal segmental glomerular sclerosis after completing the pivotal ACTION3 Phase 3 trial, supporting ongoing treatment ahead of regulatory approval.

Alterity Therapeutics has secured official FDA confirmation that a single pivotal Phase 3 trial, backed by prior Phase 2 data, can support approval of ATH434 for Multiple System Atrophy. Trial initiation remains on track for late 2026.

Noxopharm has taken a key regulatory step by requesting a pre-IND meeting with the US FDA for its autoimmune drug candidate SOF-SKN, aiming to smooth the path for clinical development and boost its commercial appeal.

Argent BioPharma has struck a global licensing deal for its CannEpil® epilepsy therapy with Splash Beverage Group, securing US$5.5 million upfront through convertible debt forgiveness and retaining manufacturing and intellectual property rights alongside a 15% royalty on future sales.

Nexalis Therapeutics has ended funding negotiations with Point8 Capital after failing to secure a formal agreement, while successfully completing its IRX-616a Phase 1 trial with no serious adverse events. The company is reassessing clinical priorities amid funding uncertainty.

Racura Oncology has secured Bellberry HREC approval for its HARNESS-1 lung cancer trial, enabling expansion to additional Australian sites including Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Austin Health, setting the stage for accelerated patient enrolment.

Island Pharmaceuticals has strengthened its intellectual property portfolio with a Singapore patent covering ISLA-101 for flavivirus infections, including Dengue and Chikungunya, extending commercial exclusivity to 2034 in a key Asia-Pacific market.

Neurotech International has received Notices of Allowance from the USPTO for two patents covering its lead drug NTI164, reinforcing its intellectual property position as it advances Phase 3 trials for autism spectrum disorder.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has received a significant A$3.7 million income tax refund from the Australian Taxation Office, strengthening its cash position to approximately A$33.1 million as it prepares for critical Phase 3 clinical milestones.