Genexine Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1 Clinical Trial to Elderly Population
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] Genexine is expanding clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate 'GX-19N' to include elderly groups aged 55 to 85.
According to industry sources on the 1st, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved Genexine's phase 1 clinical trial plan for GX-19N targeting individuals aged 55 to 85.
Last month, Genexine received approval for phase 1/2a clinical trials of GX-19N for adults aged 19 to 55, and separately, it is expanding phase 1 clinical trials to include the elderly group.
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The clinical trials will be conducted at Severance Hospital and Gangnam Severance Hospital to evaluate safety and immunogenicity.
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