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FDA talks could set the bar for a Lewy body drug

Source: Longevity Technology • Published: 09 Oct 2026, 17:03

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Technology.

A news article previewing talks between a drug developer and regulators about choosing trial endpoints for a Lewy body dementia psychosis therapy; it explains why the meeting matters for future study design and approval prospects.

FDA talks could set the bar for a Lewy body drug
Key Takeaways
  • Cognition Therapeutics scheduled a Type C meeting with the FDA on October 20 to align the Phase 3 primary endpoint for zervimesine.
  • Company-reported Phase 2 SHIMMER results claimed an 89% slowing of hallucinations and delusions versus placebo on the NPI scale.
  • Up to 80% of people with dementia with Lewy bodies experience psychosis and no approved therapies currently slow DLB progression.
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