- Longeveron, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing cellular therapies for aging-related and life-threatening conditions, reported positive top-line results from its CLEAR MIND Phase 2a human clinical trial
- The study, which explored Lomecel-B(TM)’s effects on mild Alzheimer’s disease, met the primary endpoint of safety on statistical and medical assessment
Longeveron (NASDAQ: LGVN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing cellular therapies for aging-related and life-threatening conditions, just announced positive top-line results from its CLEAR MIND Phase 2a clinical trial for treating mild Alzheimer’s disease. Most notably, the primary endpoint of safety was met based on statistical and medical assessment, with only one Serious Adverse Event (“SAE”) reported on each Lomecel-B(TM) group in what Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, MD, Vice Chair of Research, UNLV Department of Brain Health, described as “Encouraging results” (https://ibn.fm/BNOjU).
This study was designed to explore Lomecel-B(TM)’s effects on mild Alzheimer’s disease. Dubbed the CLEAR MIND trial, this randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 2a trial included 50 patients aged between 60 and 85 years diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted at ten centers in the United States, testing three different dosing regimens of Lomecel-BT(TM) vs. placebo, with patients randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio.
Wa’el Hashad, Longeveron’s CEO, was pleased with the results, noting how they validated the safety and therapeutic potential of Lomecel-B(TM) for treating Alzheimer’s disease.
“We believe these results provide important validation of both the safety and therapeutic potential of Lomecel-B(TM) in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and provide a robust foundation for additional clinical trials in this and other indications,” he noted.
Lomecel-B(TM) is Longeveron’s lead investigational product and has shown potential in anti-inflammatory and pro-vascular regenerative responses. This potential has prompted Longeveron to explore its application in aging-related chronic diseases and other life-threatening conditions under the U.S. FDA-approved Investigational New Drug applications. So far, the product has demonstrated multiple potential mechanisms of action that cover pro-regenerative, pro-vascular, anti-inflammatory, and tissue repair and healing effects, ultimately expanding its potential application across multiple disease areas.
With its success in the CLEAR MIND Phase 2a clinical trial, Longeveron hopes to continue the momentum, including announcing plans to announce additional biomarker data from the trial in November.
“We look forward to announcing additional biomarker data from this trial, anticipated in November 2024, which may further characterize the clinical effects of Lomecel-B(TM) in this study population,” noted Mr. Hashad.
In addition, Mr. Hashad shared the company’s plans for the Phase 2b ELPIS II clinical trial in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (“HLHS”), which is anticipated to be completed in 2024, and the company’s Aging-related Frailty Phase 2 program, which is currently ongoing in Japan. Combined, all these studies reflect Longeveron’s commitment to try to create shareholder value and establish its position as a leader in its segment.
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Email: mmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com
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