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CORT108297 Phase 2 (NCT04601038) - Stress Attenuation in AD

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CORT108297 Stress Attenuation AD NCT04601038

Overview

CORT-X (NCT04601038) is a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating CORT108297, a selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, for stress attenuation in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to [Alzheimer's disease](/diseases/alzheimers-disease) (AD) and cognitively normal individuals with AD risk factors. The trial is conducted by [Johns Hopkins University](https://www.jhu.edu/) and is currently recruiting[@nct04601038].

This trial represents a paradigm shift in AD therapeutic development by targeting the stress-neurodegeneration axis rather than the traditional amyloid or tau pathways. Given the well-established link between chronic stress, elevated cortisol, and cognitive decline, this approach offers a novel disease-modifying strategy that could complement existing treatments.

Background

The Stress-Neurodegeneration Connection

The relationship between chronic stress and neurodegenerative disease has been extensively documented over the past three decades. The landmark study by Lupien and colleagues demonstrated that elevated cortisol levels during aging predict hippocampal atrophy and memory deficits, establishing a causal link between glucocorticoid exposure and cognitive decline[@lupien1998].

Cortisol and Brain Structure

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