How Much Delay In Alzheimer’s Disease Progression Is Clinically Meaningful?

US FDA agrees with Eisai/Biogen that half a point change in cognitive scale, which sponsor says means a five month delay in decline, is a clinically meaningful benefit. But others contend the treatment effect is small and does not outweigh risk of brain bleeds.

Alzheimer's disease progression
Some question whether delay in cognitive decline in those receiving Alzheimer's drug Leqembi is clinically meaningful • Source: Shutterstock

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