Bengaluru, Dec 1 : The Phase-III clinical trial of Covid-19 vaccine (Covaxin) being developed by Bharat Biotech would begin at the privately-run Vydehi multi-specialty hospital here from Wednesday, an official said on Tuesday.
“The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) has permitted our hospital to conduct the third phase trial for Covaxin developed by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech,” Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre official K. Ravi Babu told IANS here.
The hospital has roped in Clintrac International Ltd for the trials, which will involve about 1,000 volunteers.
“The vaccine will be given to the volunteers in two doses, the first on Wednesday. The second dose will be administered on December 30,” said Babu.
Though the volunteers need not stay in the hospital, Babu said they would be monitored daily through phone/video call for feedback and updates.
“The volunteers will be a mix of men and women above 18 years of age. As the vaccine candidate is preventive and curative, it will be given to those who test negative and are asymptomatic,” said Babu.
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