Latest Clinical Trials News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

AVITA Medical reported a mixed fourth quarter with revenue pressures easing and full-year growth, underpinned by a new $60 million credit facility and advancing clinical trials.

AVITA Medical reported steady Q4 losses amid reimbursement challenges but achieved 11% revenue growth for 2025 and secured a $60 million credit facility to fuel future expansion.

AVITA Medical reported an 11% increase in sales revenue for 2025, driven by deeper market penetration and new product launches, while reducing its net loss by 21%. The company secured a $60 million senior secured credit facility but flagged substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

BlinkLab has expanded its pivotal FDA 510(k) autism diagnostic trial to nine top U.S. sites, adding Drexel University ahead of the Q1 2026 study start. This move follows a successful pilot study that exceeded FDA benchmarks, positioning BlinkLab Dx 1 for regulatory clearance.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has initiated a discretionary on-market share buy-back program of up to 5%, citing a strong cash position and undervaluation relative to internal and analyst assessments.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has published a pivotal study in PLOS ONE showing sustained pain relief and joint repair in dogs treated with pentosan polysulfate sodium, reinforcing its potential for human osteoarthritis therapy.

Actinogen Medical has received an additional $1.87 million R&D tax incentive rebate, bringing its total FY 2025 rebate to $7.36 million, while its Alzheimer’s phase 2b/3 trial progresses with promising safety results.

Racura Oncology has developed a pioneering blood test that promises to fast-track key data on its cardioprotective drug RC220, potentially shaving two years off the clinical trial timeline. This innovation also enhances patient safety and recruitment prospects in the ongoing RAC-010 CPACS trial.

Rhythm Biosciences has taken a significant step toward commercialising its ColoSTAT blood test for colorectal cancer by enrolling the first physician in its Access Program, marking the transition from clinical trials to routine clinical use.

Noxopharm Limited has secured a major scientific milestone with the publication of its Sofra™ platform research in Nature Immunology, highlighting a novel anti-inflammatory mechanism with broad therapeutic potential.