Immuron (ASX:IMC) submitted an investigational new drug application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the clinical development of IMM-529 to treat Clostridioides difficile infection and prevent recurrent infection, according to a Wednesday Australian bourse filing.
It plans to initiate a second-phase clinical trial for the treatment candidate in individuals with Clostridioides difficile infection during the first half of 2026. The clinical trial is expected to enroll both first-episode and recurrent infection patients.
The firm's shares rose over 1% in recent trading on Wednesday.