Expert Interview
Examining the Phase 3 TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 LTE results for Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) and subcutaneous maintenance dosing data for Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) in early Alzheimer’s disease
Ticker(s): LLY, BIIBA neurologist or dementia specialist with experience in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The expert should be familiar with anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies, long-term disease management strategies, and practical considerations for infusion- versus injection-based administration in early Alzheimer’s patients.
The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 LTE data showed that Kisunla’s benefit continued to grow over three years, with delayed-start patients still experiencing benefit but to a lesser degree. How clinically significant is this finding in reinforcing the value of early initiation of amyloid-lowering therapies?
Added By: slingshot_insightsEarly Kisunla treatment reduced the risk of disease progression by 27% compared to delayed initiation. How should clinicians interpret this magnitude of risk reduction in real-world decision-making for early AD patients?
Added By: slingshot_insightsOver 75% of Kisunla-treated patients reached amyloid clearance within 76 weeks, with only slow plaque reaccumulation afterwards. Does this support the concept of limited-duration treatment with durable effects, and how might this contrast with chronic therapy approaches?
Added By: slingshot_insightsARIA continues to be a concern with amyloid-targeting antibodies. Kisunla’s LTE data reported no new safety signals. How does the field view ARIA risk today, and could new titration strategies or genetic screening (e.g., ApoE4 carriers) improve safety management?
Added By: slingshot_insightsEisai and Biogen presented data showing weekly subcutaneous maintenance dosing of Leqembi maintained efficacy and biomarkers with fewer infusion reactions (<1% vs 26% with IV). How important is this shift toward SC delivery for patient adherence and healthcare system capacity?
Added By: slingshot_insightsWith Kisunla pursuing a finite-duration dosing strategy and Leqembi developing a chronic SC maintenance option, how might these different approaches appeal to distinct patient populations or healthcare systems?
Added By: slingshot_insightsGiven their different mechanisms—Kisunla primarily plaque clearance and Leqembi also targeting protofibrils—do you foresee combination or sequential use of these therapies, or will the market likely consolidate around one dominant approach?
Added By: slingshot_insightsLooking ahead, what are the most critical unanswered questions for amyloid-targeting therapies—durability of cognitive benefit, functional outcomes, or integration with tau-targeted or other emerging treatments?
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