EXCLUSIVE: Annovis Bio's Parkinson's Candidate Improves Speed, Motor Function Vs Placebo

  • Annovis Bio Inc ANVS has announced efficacy data from the Phase 2 trial evaluating ANVS401 in Parkinson's disease (PD).
  • Data from 54 patients found that once-daily ANVS401 was superior to placebo in improving motor function.
  • ANVS401 was well-tolerated and safe, with no adverse effects related to treatment observed. 
  • Related: Annovis Bio's Stock Trading Higher As Alzheimer's / Parkinson's Candidate Shows Cognitive Improvement.
  • Compared to the placebo group, statistically significant improvements in motor-dexterity, speed, and accuracy were observed in patients across doses of ANVS401, compared to placebo.
  • Further, patients taking ANVS401 5mg, 20mg, and 80mg also achieved statistically significant improvements from baseline on the same test.
  • Patients treated with ANVS401 10mg and 20mg once daily showed statistically significant improvements in several motor & non-motor functions compared to baseline. 
  • Annovis is still analyzing certain biomarker data from the 54 PD patients.
  • The Company plans to request PD and Alzheimer's disease Meeting with FDA on the next steps in clinical development.
  • Annovis Bio will host an investor conference call today at 9 a.m. ET. 
  • Related: Annovis' Alzheimer's/Parkinson's Candidate Protects Nerve Cells Against Ill Effects of Higher Neurotoxic Proteins.
  • Price Action: ANVS stock closed 4.17% lower at $30.35 on Monday.
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