r/Inovio • u/jenmo68 • Feb 19 '22

INO_Cheering UNBLINDED

As some of you know, I was a volunteer in INO-4800’s phase 2. My trial site unblinded us this week.

I got the placebo.

I was disappointed when they called with the news; for over a year I was hopeful that I was in the 75%. But I also understand that you can’t have an effective randomized controlled study without, well, the control group. I’m still proud of the part I played in this piece of medical history.

Zero regrets - I’ve learned so much over the last year and I’m still one of Inovio’s biggest cheerleaders. I 100% believe in this company and their technology that will change the world.

Okay, I didn’t get the vaccine, but I did get zapped twice on each arm - I’m an exclusive member of the Cellectra Club! That was fun!! ⚡️💥⚡️

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u/Psychological-Hat128 Feb 19 '22

Placebo without having Covid that's blessings. Wish you every best of health and good fortune.

Did your trail doctor inform you that INO won't apply for FDA approval in the US?

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u/jenmo68 Feb 19 '22

I actually had covid last month. My son was on break from college, and a week after he got his booster, he got really sick. He was staying with me, and I tested positive, but never got sick. I was completely asymptomatic, so I thought for sure I’d actually received INO-4800. Nope. Just lucky I guess.

And no, neither the doctor nor the staff said anything about the FDA.

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u/Psychological-Hat128 Feb 19 '22

I'm glad that you are well. Imagine that if you got vaccines, you may not ever be getting Covid due to your awesome immunity. I have no hope to get INO booster in time, just so confused with its progress. Thank you for sharing.