"I understand that AD affects many families who would very much like to have an intervention for the disease, and are anxious to see this trial clinical proceed. Nevertheless, I do not feel that this trial is warranted based on the existing data. Additional studies are needed to understand the mechanistic connection between HSV-1 infection and AD, and specifically to clarify whether infectious virus, or viral proteins are involved."
Sounds like it's not yet in the realm of proven effectiveness.
"I understand that AD affects many families who would very much like to have an intervention for the disease, and are anxious to see this trial clinical proceed. Nevertheless, I do not feel that this trial is warranted based on the existing data. Additional studies are needed to understand the mechanistic connection between HSV-1 infection and AD, and specifically to clarify whether infectious virus, or viral proteins are involved."
Sounds like it's not yet in the realm of proven effectiveness.