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Alkahest Announces Initiation of Phase 2 Study AKST1210-201 Exploring Treatment of Cognitive Impairment in End Stage Renal Disease Patients | ![]() |
Monday, 01. June 2020 13:30 |
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SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alkahest Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing transformative therapies to treat age-related diseases, today announced the initiation of a clinical study to explore the use of an extracorporeal medical device to remove excess Beta-2 microglobulin (B2M) from circulation for the treatment of cognitive impairment in patients undergoing hemodialysis for end stage renal disease (ESRD). “A large proportion of individuals with end-stage renal disease who receive hemodialysis have cognitive impairment, which may be associated with reduced ability for self-care, poor adherence to dietary and fluid restrictions, and poor outcomes,” said Karoly Nikolich, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Alkahest. “Alkahest’s preclinical research has demonstrated that Beta-2 microglobulin, which is present at higher levels in older individuals, is drastically elevated in patients undergoing dialysis and may contribute to the high prevalence of cognitive impairment in these individuals. By reducing the amount of B2M in the plasma, we hope to introduce an effective way to lessen this impairment and allow patients on hemodialysis for ESRD to achieve improved treatment outcomes and quality of life.” AKST1210-201 is a randomized, double-blind, feasibility and tolerability study investigating the use of the AKST1210 device connected to the dialysis circuit in 20 subjects with ESRD and cognitive impairment over a period of 20 weeks. Key objectives are safety and tolerability, as well as feasibility of conducting clinical trials with AKST1210 in this setting. Secondary objectives include measurement of removal of B2M, as well as improvements in clinical measures of cognitive, functional and quality of life assessments. About AKST1210 About Alkahest Contact Information Media Contact |
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