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FDA Puts Cassava's Simufilam Epilepsy Trial On Full Clinical Hold

Dec 19, 2025, 12:01 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The clinical hold on simufilam hampers progress and indicates regulatory challenges. Similar past FDA holds have resulted in significant stock declines.

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Cassava Sciences received a full FDA clinical hold on simufilam trial. FDA requires additional pre-clinical data and protocol modifications. Clinical trial for TSC-related epilepsy now delayed beyond early 2026. Company reported $106.1 million cash to sustain operations until 2027. SAVA shares dropped 25.26% to $2.13 following the announcement.

  • Cassava Sciences received a full FDA clinical hold on simufilam trial.
  • FDA requires additional pre-clinical data and protocol modifications.
  • Clinical trial for TSC-related epilepsy now delayed beyond early 2026.
  • Company reported $106.1 million cash to sustain operations until 2027.
  • SAVA shares dropped 25.26% to $2.13 following the announcement.

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