Developing new treatments for COVID-19

Clinical Development of COVID-19 Therapeutics

NIH-funded research Aligos Therapeutics, INC. · NIH-11063909

This study is looking for new treatments for COVID-19 that are specially designed for people with kidney and liver issues, and it gives patients a chance to join early trials to see how well these new options work for them.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionAligos Therapeutics, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (South San Francisco, United States)
Project IDNIH-11063909 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on creating and testing new therapeutic options for COVID-19, particularly targeting patients with renal and hepatic impairments. The project involves several stages, including optimizing drug candidates, conducting preclinical studies, and eventually moving into Phase I clinical trials to assess safety and efficacy. Patients may have the opportunity to participate in early-stage trials that evaluate how well these new treatments work in their specific health conditions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals with COVID-19 who also have renal or hepatic impairments.

Not a fit: Patients without COVID-19 or those with no renal or hepatic impairments may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective new treatments for COVID-19, particularly for patients with compromised kidney or liver function.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing antiviral therapies for COVID-19, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.

Where this research is happening

South San Francisco, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.