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Freeze Lift Allows Cel-Sci And Ergomed Motor On With Multikine

 
• By Sten Stovall

The biggest Phase III trial in head and neck cancer is resuming after the FDA lifted a freeze on trials evaluating CEL-SCI's lead asset Multikine in the indication, giving a boost to its commercial prospects.

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FDA Lifted Its Freeze On The Multikine Phase III Clinical Trial In Head And Neck Cancer • Source: Shutterstock

Cel-Sci Corp. and Ergomed PLC have voiced relief at the FDA's decision to remove the clinical hold placed on a Phase III study evaluating Multikine (Leukocyte Interleukin, Injection) in head and neck cancer, the biggest-ever drug trial for that condition.

The decision by the US regulator to lift its hold – imposed in September 2016 – came after the assessment...

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