Canadian biotech Ceapro announced the expansion of an existing collaboration with McMaster University for development of inhaled yeast beta glucans for the prevention and treatment of lung fibrosis caused by COVID-19. According to Ceapro, the team has already successfully created inhalable yeast beta glucan particles via PGX and now plans to optimize delivery and … [Read more...] about Ceapro expands collaboration with McMaster University on development of inhaled yeast beta glucans
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Aridis says that its AR-701 inhaled mAb cocktail is effective against SARS-CoV-2 in macaques
Aridis Pharmaceuticals said that its AR-701 inhaled monoclonal antibody cocktail effectively reduced viral load in rhesus macaques infected with SARS-CoV-2 and protected against lung disease in those animals over a 5-day period. The company received $1.9 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in January 2022 for preclinical development of its inhaled … [Read more...] about Aridis says that its AR-701 inhaled mAb cocktail is effective against SARS-CoV-2 in macaques
Opiant gets addition $2.1 million from BARDA for OPNT003
Opiant Pharmaceuticals said that it has received an additional $2.1 million from the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to support regulatory activities related to its OPNT003 intranasal nalmefene for the treatment of opioid overdose. BARDA had already provided an additional $2.2 million for OPNT003 earlier this year, and the total … [Read more...] about Opiant gets addition $2.1 million from BARDA for OPNT003
Verona announces that Phase 3 trial of nebulized ensifentrine for COPD met its primary endpoint
Verona Pharma said that the Phase 3 ENHANCE-2 trial of nebulized ensifentrine for treatment of COPD met its primary endpoint, with an average change from baseline in FEV1 AUC, 0-12 hours post dose, of 94 ml at week 12. In addition, a number of secondary endpoints were met, and for patients who got ensifentrine, the rate of exacerbations was reduced by 42% over 24 … [Read more...] about Verona announces that Phase 3 trial of nebulized ensifentrine for COPD met its primary endpoint
Renovion announces planned Phase 3 trial of ARINA-1 inhaled mucolytic in bilateral lung transplant patients
Renovion announced that the company has gotten the go-ahead from the FDA to initiate a Phase 3 clinical trial of its ARINA-1 nebulized glutathione / bicarbonate / ascorbic acid for the prevention of bronchiolitis obliterans in bilateral lung transplant patients who have recently had a reduction in lung function. ARINA-1, which is delivered via the PARI eFlow nebulizer … [Read more...] about Renovion announces planned Phase 3 trial of ARINA-1 inhaled mucolytic in bilateral lung transplant patients
Krystal Biotech announces Phase 1 trial of KB407 inhaled gene therapy for cystic fibrosis
Krystal Biotech said that the FDA has cleared an IND submitted by the company at the beginning of July 2022 and that it now intends to initiate a Phase 1 trial of its KB407 nebulized re-dosable gene therapy for the treatment of cystic fibrosis sometime before the end of this year. The company had previously announced a Phase 1 study of KB407 taking place in Australia. … [Read more...] about Krystal Biotech announces Phase 1 trial of KB407 inhaled gene therapy for cystic fibrosis
Atossa to refocus development of AT-H201 on the treatment of radiation-induced lung injury
Atossa Therapeutics said that it has completed the first three parts of a Phase 1/2a trial, which was announced in July 2021, but it will skip the remaining part. Part D had been expected to enroll hospitalized COVID-19 patients; however, the company said that it will instead shift development of the inhaled heparin / n-acetylcysteine therapy to the treatment of … [Read more...] about Atossa to refocus development of AT-H201 on the treatment of radiation-induced lung injury
ACM Biolabs initiates Phase 1 trial of ACM-001 intranasal COVID-19 vaccine
ACM Biolabs has announced the initiation of a Phase 1 trial of its ACM-001 vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2. The SAD study will compare ACM-001 to an intramuscular vaccine as a booster in 80 healthy adults who have already received 3 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. According to ACM, the intranasal vaccine is based on the company's artificial cell membrane (ACM) … [Read more...] about ACM Biolabs initiates Phase 1 trial of ACM-001 intranasal COVID-19 vaccine
InCarda Therapeutics initiates Phase 3 trial of InRhythm inhaled flecainide for atrial fibrillation
InCarda Therapeutics has announced the initiation of the Phase 3 RESTORE-1 trial of its InRhythm flecainide inhalation solution in patients with new or recurrent atrial fibrillation. According to InCarda, the FDA has agreed that the RESTORE-1 trial alone will be sufficient to support an NDA for the flecainide inhalation solution for use under medical supervision to … [Read more...] about InCarda Therapeutics initiates Phase 3 trial of InRhythm inhaled flecainide for atrial fibrillation
Phase 1b challenge study of Revelation’s REVTx-99b nasal spray fails to meet efficacy endpoints
Revelation Biosciences announced that the Phase 1b CLEAR challenge study of its REVTx-99b intranasal phosphorylated hexaacylated disaccharide (PHAD) in participants with allergies to rye grass pollen showed that the nasal drops were safe and well tolerated but failed to demonstrate any reduction of allergy symptoms or improvement in breathing. The company said that, … [Read more...] about Phase 1b challenge study of Revelation’s REVTx-99b nasal spray fails to meet efficacy endpoints