COGNITION THERAPEUTICS INC Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGTX) announced a public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock at $1.20 each, aiming for gross proceeds of approximately $6.0 million. The offering is set to close on November 15, 2022, pending customary conditions. Proceeds will fund the development of its product candidates and general corporate purposes. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is the sole book-running manager, with Newbridge Securities Corporation as co-manager. The SEC declared the registration statement effective on November 9, 2022.

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGTX) is recruiting participants for the SHIMMER Phase 2 clinical trial of CT1812, aimed at treating Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), with over 1.4 million Americans affected. This trial will include 120 adults aged 50 to 80 and analyze cognitive and physical changes over six months. Supported by $30M in NIH grants, the study is crucial given the lack of approved treatments for LBD. The company aims to raise awareness about this often-misdiagnosed condition during Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month.

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (CGTX) has appointed Paul J. Tiseo, Ph.D., as vice president of clinical development. With over 20 years of experience in CNS drug development, Tiseo will oversee ongoing clinical studies for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The company is actively enrolling participants in three studies and plans to start additional studies soon. Tiseo expressed enthusiasm about enhancing development strategies for CT1812, a lead candidate targeting age-related degenerative disorders.

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGTX) announced that its CEO, Lisa Ricciardi, will participate in the Cantor Fitzgerald Neurology & Psychiatry Conference in San Francisco on October 6-7, 2022. Cognition will be featured in a panel discussion titled ‘Wave of Innovation for Alzheimer’s Disease’ on October 7, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT. The presentation will be exclusive to conference attendees, with no webcast available. Cognition focuses on developing small molecule therapeutics for age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including clinical trials for CT1812 targeting Alzheimer’s and dry AMD.

Cognition Therapeutics has received a $2.14 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to support the ongoing SEQUEL Study of CT1812 in adults with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. This trial aims to assess the impact of CT1812 on EEG patterns linked to memory function. The funding will help advance the study, which has faced delays due to the pandemic. The SEQUEL study involves 16 participants randomized to receive CT1812 or a placebo for 28 days, followed by a crossover period. Previous funding included a $3.2 million grant in 2020.

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGTX) announced management's participation in two September 2022 investment conferences. The H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference will occur on September 14, 2022, in New York City, featuring a presentation from 10:30am to 11:00am ET. The Ladenburg Thalmann Healthcare Conference will follow on September 29, 2022, with a presentation from 1:30pm to 1:55pm ET. Live webcasts will be available on the company’s investor website.

Cognition focuses on developing therapeutics for age-related diseases, notably investigating its lead candidate CT1812 for Alzheimer's and related conditions.

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CGTX) reported optimistic advancements in its clinical trials during Q2 2022, including the initiation of patient dosing in the SHIMMER study for dementia with Lewy bodies and the SHINE study for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. The company presented promising preclinical data for its dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) program. Financially, CGTX recorded a net loss of $5.8 million for Q2 2022, increasing from $2.8 million in Q2 2021. As of June 30, 2022, the company held $45.8 million in cash and expects to maintain funding into Q4 2023.

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CGTX) presented insightful findings at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on August 4, 2022. Results from the SPARC study highlighted the effects of CT1812 on crucial Alzheimer’s biomarkers, particularly showing a decrease in YKL-40, an inflammation marker, in patients, suggesting a potential therapeutic benefit. Additionally, CT1812 impacted clusterin levels, associated with genetic risks for Alzheimer’s. The company remains optimistic as it proceeds with the ongoing Phase 2 SHINE study.

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGTX) will release its second-quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2022, on August 9, 2022, before market opening. The company focuses on developing small molecule therapeutics for age-related central nervous system and retinal disorders. Its lead candidate, CT1812, is in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and dry age-related macular degeneration. This announcement highlights the company's ongoing commitment to addressing serious health issues related to aging.