Dr Reddy’s, RDIF commence clinical trials for Sputnik V vaccine in India

HYDERABAD: Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) on Tuesday announced commencement of adaptive phase 2/3 clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V in India after receiving necessary clearance from the Central Drugs Laboratory, Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh.
The Indian drug maker, in a release, said this will be a multicenter and randomized controlled study, which will include safety and immunogenicity study.
The clinical trials are being conducted by JSS Medical Research as the clinical research partner. (AGENCIES)