COVID-19 Information

Laurent Pharmaceuticals Joins Battle Against COVID-19 - The company is planning to test its lead drug LAU-7b in patients with COVID-19 disease, as part of a Phase 2 clinical trial. LAU-7b is a novel once-a-day oral form of fenretinide, an investigational drug under development by Laurent Pharmaceuticals for its ability to help control inflammation in the lungs.  Laurent is working closely with regulatory authorities in Canada and United States, planning to initiate a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical study, within a month. The study will involve approximatively 200 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and at risk to develop lung complications, for a treatment duration of 14 days.

Stage
Phase 2
Company Type
Early Onset Intervention