Benzinga | Sep 30, 2021 09:27AM EDT

AIM ImmunoTech Recruits hVIVO For Ampligen Trial For Prophylaxis Use Against Respiratory Viruses

* AIM ImmunoTech Inc (NYSE:AIM) has signed a Clinical Trial Agreement with hVIVO for Phase 2a Human Challenge Trial (HCT) for intranasal Ampligen as prophylaxis against respiratory viruses.

* The HCT will test Ampligen as a potential intranasal prophylactic using a human rhinovirus (HRV-16, a common cold virus) and influenza A virus (H3N2).

* This antiviral study will be conducted by hVIVO, a subsidiary of Open Orphan plc.

* The AIM-sponsored study is expected to start in Q4 2021.

* AIM submitted a proposed protocol for the study to the Oxford Research Ethics Committee/Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency.

* The committee met last week, and its response is expected by mid-November.

* Phase 2a HCT will enroll 64 participants.

* Related: AIM ImmunoTech Plans To Evaluate Two Forms Of Ampligen In Early-COVID-19 Disease.

* Price Action: AIM stock is up 1.54% at $1.98 during the premarket session on the last check Thursday.