NCT07161999Active, not recruitingPhase 2/3
Study of COYA 302 for the Treatment of ALS
Phase 2/3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center, 24-Week Study With Additional 24-Week Blinded Active Extension and Open Label Extension to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of COYA 302 for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 13 Oct 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The ALSTARS trial will be conducted across 20-25 sites in the US and Canada, and will evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational treatment called COYA 302 for adults with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). COYA 302 is an investigational and proprietary biologic combination therapy with a dual immunomodulatory mechanism of action intended to enhance the anti-inflammatory function of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and suppress the inflammation produced by activated monocytes and macrophages. It is comprised of low dose interleukin-2 (LD IL-2) and DRL\_AB (a biosimilar candidate for abatacept). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of 2 regimens of COYA 302 or placebo (an inactive substance) in a 1:1:1 ratio for 24 weeks in the double-blind (DB) period. Those who complete this part of the study will be eligible to receive one of the two regimens of COYA 302 for an additional 24 weeks in a blinded active extension phase (EXT). Upon completion of the EXT phase of the study, participants will be invited to participate in an open label extension (OLE). The study will assess changes in disease progression using established ALS clinical outcome measures, including the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R), neurofilament (NfL), maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), slow vital capacity (SVC), and neurological assessments. Additional objectives include evaluation of biomarkers and safety through routine clinical assessments and adverse event monitoring.
- Status (registry)
- Active, not recruiting
- Phase (registry)
- Phase 2/3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 120 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 31 Aug 2025
- Start date
- 1 Oct 2025
- Primary completion date
- Apr 2027
- Lead sponsor
- Coya Therapeutics
- Diseases
- ALS (motor neurone disease)
- NCT number
- NCT07161999
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional · Phase 2/3
- Planned participants: 120
- From 1 Oct 2025 to the primary completion date, Apr 2027
- 25 sites in 2 countries
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- Currently receiving or have received abatacept treatment within 75 days prior to Screening.
- Currently receiving or have received interleukin-2 (IL-2) treatment within 30 days prior to Screening.
- Currently receiving or expected to receive immunosuppressant therapy (e.g., cyclosporine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, systemic steroids) over the course of the study.
- Planning to receive a live vaccine during the study or within 3 months of discontinuation.
- Current participation in another interventional clinical trial and/or participation in any investigational medication or device clinical trial within 30 days prior to Screening or 5 half-lives of elimination of the investigational medication, whichever is longer.
- Previous participation in any COYA 302 (LD rhIL-2 and DRL\_AB) study.
Other illness
- A positive tuberculosis (TB) test indicating a latent TB infection or a positive test for viral hepatitis.
- Uncontrolled autoimmune condition.
Lab values
- Any clinically significant and/or unstable medical (including active systemic infections requiring treatment), surgical, or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality other than ALS, in the judgement of the Investigator.
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN).
- Significant renal impairment as determined by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of \<60 mL/min.
- Clinically significant history of cardiac function impairment including cardiac ejection fraction below 40%, ventricular wall motion abnormalities, or coronary artery disease.
Age
- Pre-existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or significant pulmonary impairment including those with an FEV1 ≤ 2 liters or \< 75% predicted for height and age, in the judgement of the Investigator.
Other
- Active suicidality (e.g., any suicide attempts within the past 12 months or any current suicidal intent, including a plan, as assessed by the C-SSRS, score of "YES" on questions 4 or 5; and/or based on clinical evaluation by the Investigator).
- Any organ allografts.
- Presence of an indwelling central catheter.
- NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Who the study is looking for
- Sporadic or familial ALS, diagnosed as clinically probable, lab-supported probable, or definite ALS according to the revised El Escorial criteria
- Male or female participants aged 18 to 80
- Time since onset of ALS symptoms ≤28 months from Screening.
- ALSFRS-R total score ≥35 at Screening
- Rate of progression at baseline between -0.5 and -1.5 points per month on ALSFRS-R total score.
- SVC ≥60% of predicted capacity.
- Participants receiving riluzole must be on a stable dose for at least 30 days prior to Screening, with intent to stay on stable dosage throughout the study. If not on a stable dose of riluzole for at least 30 days prior to Screening, willing to refrain from initiation of the agent for the duration of the trial.
- Participants receiving edaravone (intravenous \[IV\] or oral, RADICAVA®) must have completed at least one treatment cycle prior to Screening, with intent to remain on stable dosage throughout the study. If participant has not completed at least one treatment cycle of edaravone at the time of Screening, willing to refrain from initiation of the agent for the duration of the trial.
- Participants receiving tofersen (QALSODY®) must have completed 90 days of treatment prior to Screening, with intent to remain on stable dosage throughout the study. If participant has not completed at least 90 days of tofersen at the time of Screening, willing to refrain from initiation of the agent for the duration of the trial.
Age in the registry: 18 years to 80 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (25)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Health Sciences Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | London | Canada | Unknown status |
| Hopital Neurologique de Montreal Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Montreal | Canada | Unknown status |
| University of Toronto/Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Toronto | Canada | Unknown status |
| University of British Columbia Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Vancouver | Canada | Unknown status |
| University of Michigan Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Ann Arbor | United States | Unknown status |
| Emory University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Atlanta | United States | Unknown status |
| Austin Neuromuscular Center; National Neuromuscular Research Institute, PLLC Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Austin | United States | Unknown status |
| Johns Hopkins Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Baltimore | United States | Unknown status |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Boston | United States | Unknown status |
| Northwestern Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Chicago | United States | Unknown status |
| Texas Neurology, PA Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Dallas | United States | Unknown status |
| Nova Southeastern University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Davie | United States | Unknown status |
| University of Florida Clinical and Translational Research Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Gainesville | United States | Unknown status |
| Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Houston | United States | Unknown status |
| Neurology Associates, P.C. Somnos Clinical Research Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Lincoln | United States | Unknown status |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Los Angeles | United States | Unknown status |
| University of Miami Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Miami | United States | Unknown status |
| Columbia University Medical Center ALS Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | New York | United States | Unknown status |
| Temple Neurology Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Philadelphia | United States | Unknown status |
| Thomas Jefferson University-Weinberg ALS Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Philadelphia | United States | Unknown status |
| Barrow Neurological Institute Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Phoenix | United States | Unknown status |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | San Antonio | United States | Unknown status |
| California Pacific Medical Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | San Francisco | United States | Unknown status |
| Washington University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | St Louis | United States | Unknown status |
| University of South Florida Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Tampa | United States | Unknown status |
This page is information, not medical advice. Discuss any trial with your doctor.