Cognition Therapeutics Reports Topline Results Showing Oral Zervimesine (CT1812) Reduced Lesion Growth in Phase 2 Study in Geographic Atrophy

Core Insights - Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. reported positive topline results from the Phase 2 COG2201 'MAGNIFY' trial of zervimesine (CT1812) for treating geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD), showing a 28.6% reduction in GA lesion growth rate and a 28.2% decrease in lesion size at 18 months compared to placebo [1][5][6] Company Overview - Cognition Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative small molecule therapeutics for age-related degenerative disorders of the central nervous system [12] - The company is currently investigating zervimesine in clinical programs for Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) [12] Study Details - The MAGNIFY study was a double-masked, placebo-controlled Phase 2 clinical trial designed to enroll 246 adults with GA secondary to dry AMD, but was concluded early with approximately 100 participants enrolled [7][8] - Participants received either a placebo or 200 mg of once-daily oral zervimesine, with assessments for safety, tolerability, and changes in GA lesion size and growth rate [7] Treatment Potential - Zervimesine has shown efficacy signals in three indications, including dry AMD, Alzheimer's disease, and DLB, suggesting its potential as a monotherapy or in combination with existing medications [6][10] - The oral administration of zervimesine could provide a transformative alternative to current treatment options that require regular clinic visits for injections [2][6] Future Plans - Cognition Therapeutics plans to submit complete findings from the MAGNIFY study for presentation at a medical meeting later this year, with additional data on safety, demographics, and visual outcomes still being analyzed [5][6]