CONNEQT Health Limited (ASX:CQT) has disclosed that its wholly owned subsidiary, ATCOR Medical, Inc., has executed a contract amendment to expand a U.S. Phase 2b clinical trial from 30 to 45 investigational sites, increasing the total contract value to US$0.95 million (approximately A$1.36 million).

Key Points

  • Contract amendment expands the Phase 2b clinical trial from 30 to 45 investigational sites across the United States.
  • Incremental contract value of US$0.24 million (approximately A$0.34 million), lifting total contract value to US$0.95 million (approximately A$1.36 million).
  • 15 additional SphygmoCor® XCEL systems and 30 additional Oscar 2 ABPM systems to be deployed for approximately seven months.
  • A non-refundable initiation fee of 30% of the amendment value is payable on execution, with remaining charges invoiced monthly.

Contract Amendment and Site Expansion Details

The amendment to the Phase 2b clinical trial contract was executed by ATCOR Medical, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CONNEQT Health, with a privately owned U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment of hypertension and other serious cardiovascular diseases. The expansion increases investigational sites from 30 to 45 across the United States and reflects the addition of a second study visit to the trial protocol. The amendment builds on the original contract first disclosed by the company on 28 October 2025.

Equipment Deployment and Services Provided

Under the amendment, CONNEQT Health will provide 15 additional SphygmoCor® XCEL systems and 30 additional Oscar 2 ABPM systems, with the additional equipment to be leased for approximately seven months. The company will also deliver equipment configuration, virtual operator training and certification, ongoing technical support, and data management services as part of the expanded scope. Unit pricing and all other terms, including confidentiality and termination provisions, remain unchanged from the original contract.

Financial Terms of the Amendment

The incremental value of the amendment is US$0.24 million (approximately A$0.34 million), inclusive of equipment leasing, operational support, and data management services. This represents a 33% increase on the original contract value of US$0.72 million, bringing the total contract value to US$0.95 million (approximately A$1.36 million). A non-refundable initiation fee of 30% of the amendment value is payable on execution, with equipment lease and other ongoing charges invoiced monthly. Revenue will be recognised progressively over the duration of the trial, according to the filing.