Dimerix (ASX:DXB) confirmed the first Action3 phase three clinical trial site in Japan is now open for recruitment, triggering the first milestone payment of 400 million yen from Japanese partner Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.
The trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of the DMX-200 drug candidate in patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis kidney disease who are receiving a stable dose of an angiotensin II receptor blocker, the filing said.
The company anticipates receiving the milestone payment from Fuso within 30 days.
Shares rose nearly 2% in morning trade Friday.