Nyrada (ASX:NYR) said it was on track to begin site initiation visits for its PROTECT-MI Phase IIa trial, which is designed to assess the safety and preliminary efficacy of its drug candidate Xolatryp in addressing myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury in patients suffering a STEMI heart attack, in
March, according to a Thursday Australian bourse filing.
Seven hospitals were selected as initial sites, with the first patient dosing expected in April. The enrolment of patients in the PROTECT-MI study will finish once 100 evaluable patients are dosed.
Its shares fell 2% in recent trading on Thursday.