LXRP - Lexaria Bioscience on go with pilot study of antiviral drug delivery technology for potential use in COVID-19
Lexaria Bioscience (LXRP) has received a conditional approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee in addition to government regulatory approval to conduct a pilot study in healthy volunteers of antiviral drugs that have previously been studied against coronavirus strains other than SARS-CoV-2, comparing its DehydraTECHTM formulations to controls without the technology.The study will investigate how its DehydraTECH drug delivery technology could enhance the delivery and effectiveness of certain antivirals against COVID-19.Additionally, the company has launched an animal antiviral drug delivery study with potential COVID-19 applications. Dosing of the rodents has already begun with results expected in December.Previously: Lexaria Bio begins COVID-19 drug delivery program (Mar 19)
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Lexaria Bioscience on go with pilot study of antiviral drug delivery technology for potential use in COVID-19