There are more than 80 clinical trials in progress globally to test treatments and vaccines targeting COVID-19. We highlight 10 here.
There are more than 80 clinical trials underway worldwide to test new and existing medicines to either treat or innoculate aginst SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19), according to the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations.Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are leveraging existing development platforms and regulatory agencies internationally are accelerating review of the most promising agents as they work to balance speed with scientific rigor.Below we highlight the status of 10 of the 80+ research programs racing against the spread of the disease and offer links to more comprehensive reviews.
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