Eli Lilly Pauses COVID-19 Drug Trial Due to Safety Concerns

Eli Lilly Pauses COVID-19 Drug Trial Due to Safety Concerns
The Eli Lilly logo is shown on one of the company's offices in San Diego, Calif., on Sept. 17, 2020. Mike Blake/Reuters
Tom Ozimek
By Tom Ozimek, Reporter
Updated:

Eli Lilly announced on Tuesday that the government-sponsored clinical trial of its COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment has been paused due to a potential safety concern.

“Out of an abundance of caution, the ACTIV-3 independent data safety monitoring board (DSMB) has recommended a pause in enrollment,” Lilly spokeswoman Molly McCully said in an emailed statement. “Lilly is supportive of the decision by the independent DSMB to cautiously ensure the safety of the patients participating in this study.”

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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