Biotech company, Opthea
(ASX:OPT) has successfully dosed the first patients in Australia as part of its Phase 2a clinical study.
The company will conduct a study of its OPT-302 treatment for diabetic macular edema.
The trial will evaluate whether patients will benefit from the addition of the treatment to their current regime.
Dr Megan Baldwin , CEO and Managing Doirector of Opthea says the involvement of the Australian clinical trial sites in the study further expands the international geographical reach of the clinical research program.
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(ASX:OPT) closed 7.69 per cent higher to 63 cents on Friday
