Immutep: Advances phase two efti study for COVID-19 patients

  • Immutep’s (IMM) phase two Eftilagimod Alpha Treatment COVID (EAT COVID) study will soon advance to enrolment ahead of the randomised portion
  • Up to 110 COVID-19 patients will participate in the study which undertaken at the University Hospital Pilsen in the Czech Republic
  • Immutep will provide its lead product candidate, eftilagimod alpha, or efti, at no cost to the hospital
  • In addition to their standard of care, the patients will receive three 10 milligram efti injections on three separate days
  • The trial aimed at improving the patient’s immune response to prevent COVID-19 symptoms from getting worse
  • Company shares are up 4.82 per cent and are trading at 43.5 cents
Steve Sam
Steve Sam
Steve Sam is a financial reporter, analyst, and commentator with a strong focus on banking technology, digital payments, and the future of financial services.

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