Pfizer Planning To Start Phase III DMD Gene Therapy Trial, With Safety Monitoring Protocols
Executive Summary
Updated Phase Ib data showed safety issues due to complement activation, but Pfizer is confident the benefits outweigh the risks and monitoring systems will help as it moves into Phase III.
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