regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Cocrystal Pharma gets IRB approval for Phase 1b norovirus challenge study with CDI-988; enrollment starts Q1 2026
Cocrystal Pharma, Inc.
- IRB approval from Emory University to initiate Phase 1b human challenge study with CDI-988 for norovirus prevention and treatment.
- Enrollment expected to begin Q1 2026; study involves up to 40 healthy subjects ages 18-49.
- CDI-988 is first oral broad-spectrum antiviral for norovirus; no approved treatments or vaccines currently exist.
- Study is randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled; primary endpoint is reduction in clinical symptoms.
- Follows prior FDA clearance of IND and favorable Phase 1 safety data from August 2025.