“We are pleased that the first patient has been dosed with our vaccine candidate ALZ-101 in the high dose part of our phase 1b study. The results from the first part of the study showed a promising safety profile and an immune response in the patients. With this strategic addition to the study, we will evaluate the safety and tolerability of a higher dose of ALZ-101 which is important for the upcoming phase 2 study. Our goal is to continue to advance the development of treatments for Alzheimer's disease and improve the quality of life for those affected.” says Kristina Torfgård CEO of
The full analysis from the first part of the phase 1b study (part A), reported in early 2024, confirmed the favourable safety and tolerability profile of the ALZ-101 vaccine candidate. In addition, a high frequency of immune response was demonstrated, showing that patients treated with ALZ-101 responded with antibody levels that increased with the number of doses given. The analysis also showed that patients dosed with the highest dose of the vaccine had a higher response rate. Based on the favourable results,
The first patient in part A2 has now been dosed with 400 μg of the vaccine candidate ALZ-101. The high-dose part is done as an open-label part of the study and includes a total of six patients who will be treated on four occasions over a 16-week period. The patients will then be followed up for another four weeks.
About Alzheimer's disease and the vaccine candidate ALZ-101
Alzheimer's is a fatal disease that initially affects the brain and leads to problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. It is the most common form of dementia, and it mostly affects older people. Symptoms develop gradually and include memory loss, confusion and difficulty doing everyday things. The cause of the disease is not entirely clear, but the accumulation of toxic substances in the brain plays a role. There is currently no cure and although the first disease-modifying drugs have recently been approved in the US, there is still a very long way to go to truly treat and prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease.
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