Nexsen Launches Clinical Trial for Group B Streptococcus Bacteria Detection Device; Shares Fall 7%

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Oct 21, 2025

Nexsen (ASX:NXN) started a clinical trial for the GBS Rapid Sensor diagnostic device for the detection of Group B Streptococcus bacteria in expectant mothers, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.

The trial was registered with the Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register, and approved by the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee, the filing said. An initial 1,000 investigational devices were delivered to the clinical trial team.

The sensor is designed to provide real time, point of care testing during labor.

Participants are being enrolled and tested at the labor wards of the Northern Hospital, Epping in Victoria.

Nexsen's shares fell 7% in recent trading on Tuesday.

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