Makena Randomized, Controlled Trial Proposal Shows Evolution In Covis’ Thinking
Executive Summary
Just three years ago, then-sponsor AMAG Pharmaceuticals said another trial of the preterm birth prevention drug in the US would be unethical and infeasible. Now, AMAG parent Covis is proposing to conduct a new study designed to address the shortcomings of the PROLONG trial.
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