Benzinga | Jun 21, 2021 04:12PM EDT

Cassava Sciences Says Selects Premier Research International For Phase 3 Clinical Program In Alzheimer's Disease

Cassava Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAVA), a biotechnology company focused on Alzheimer's disease, today announced the selection of Premier Research International as its clinical research organization (CRO) to help conduct the Phase 3 clinical program of simufilam for Alzheimer's disease. Consistent with previous guidance, Cassava Sciences plans to initiate this Phase 3 program in the second half of 2021.

"Having completed over 250 clinical studies in neuroscience, we believe Premier Research International understands how to conduct clinical studies in patients with Alzheimer's disease," said Remi Barbier, President & CEO of Cassava Sciences. "With Premier Research as our CRO partner, we now look forward to advance simufilam into Phase 3 clinical testing."

"Premier Research is pleased to be Cassava Sciences' CRO of choice for this pivotal program," said Krista Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Clinical Development Services and Global Head of Neuroscience, Premier Research. "Premier Research has deep experience in conducting complex studies in neuroscience. We look forward to bringing our extensive knowledge and experience in Alzheimer's disease to Cassava Sciences' pivotal Phase 3 program of simufilam."