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Vaxart initiates Phase 1 trial for oral norovirus vaccine; topline data expected mid-2025
Vaxart, Inc.
- Phase 1 open-label dose-ranging trial evaluating second-generation oral norovirus pill vaccine vs first-generation constructs.
- Topline data expected as early as mid-2025.
- If successful, Phase 2 could start H2 2025, Phase 3 as early as 2026, subject to partnership or other funding.
- No vaccines currently approved for norovirus; Vaxart's oral pill is the only clinical-stage candidate.
- CEO Steven Lo cites urgent public health need as norovirus spreads globally.