CervoMed Presents New Plasma Biomarker Data That Indicates Neflamapimod Broadly Improves Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration in Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)

Core Insights - CervoMed Inc. presented data from the Phase 2b RewinD-LB trial at the CTAD Conference, showing that neflamapimod treatment significantly reduced plasma GFAP levels and increased the A42/40 ratio, indicating potential therapeutic effects in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) [1][2][3] Company Overview - CervoMed is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for age-related brain disorders, with neflamapimod as its lead candidate targeting neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration [9][10] Clinical Trial Details - The RewinD-LB Phase 2b study included a randomized phase comparing neflamapimod to placebo, followed by an open-label extension phase, with a total of 159 participants [7][5] - The trial was funded by a $21.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging [7] Biomarker Findings - The reduction in plasma GFAP levels during the extension phase was significant, with a median change of -16.0 pg/mL, and a correlation was found between GFAP reduction and clinical improvement as measured by CDR-SB [11] - The A42/40 ratio also significantly increased during treatment, suggesting a positive effect on neuroinflammation and amyloidogenesis [11] Disease Context - DLB is the second most common progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease, affecting millions globally, with no approved treatments available in the U.S. or EU [8][3] - The disease progresses more rapidly than Alzheimer's, with an average time from diagnosis to nursing home care being two years [3] Future Directions - CervoMed plans to initiate a global Phase 3 trial for neflamapimod in DLB patients in the second half of 2026, building on the promising results from the Phase 2b trial [9][12]