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Quick Info
Status
Recruiting
Phase
2
Trial Type
Interventional
Treatment Type
Randomization
1:1:1
Enrollment
120
Start Date
10/1/2025
Contact Information
Locations
Canada, Other
London Health Sciences Center, London 6058560, N6A 3K7, Canada
Contact: Study Coorinator   519-661-2111   denise.hulley@lhsc.on.ca
Hopital Neurologique de Montreal, Montreal 6077243, H3A 2B4, Canada
Contact: Kevin Munoz   514-398-5262   kevin.munoz@gengepartners.com
University of Toronto/Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto 6167865, M5S 3H2, Canada
Contact: Caroline Giuricich   416-480-6100   alsresearch@sunnybrook.ca
University of British Columbia, Vancouver 6173331, V6T1Z3, Canada
Contact: Study Information   604-822-5358   ALSRDClinicRes@vch.ca
United States, Other
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 4984247, 48109, United States
Emory University, Atlanta 4180439, 30322, United States
Contact: Katherine Terrebonne   (404)727-5193   Katherine.cummings@emory.edu
Johns Hopkins, Baltimore 4347778, 21287, United States
Contact: Delayna Willie   410-614-1196   dwillie2@jh.edu
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 4930956, 02114, United States
Contact: Study Information   617-643-3530   coya302healey@mgb.org
Northwestern, Chicago 4887398, 60611, United States
Contact: Sanjana Malla   312-503-4903   Sanjana.malla@northwestern.edu
Texas Neurology, PA, Dallas 4684888, 75206, United States
Contact: Haley Rucker   214-827-3610   hrucker@texasneurology.com
Nova Southeastern University, Davie 4152820, 33314, United States
Contact: Donovan Mott Study Coordinator   (954) 262-6387   Donovan.Mott@nova.edu
University of Florida Clinical and Translational Research Center, Gainesville 4156404, 32610, United States
Contact: Jennifer Steshyn   (352) 733-2412   Jennifer.steshyn@neurology.ufl.edu
Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology, Houston 4699066, 77030, United States
Contact: Aramide Balogun   713-441-6955   abalogun@houstonmethodist.org
Neurology Associates, P.C. Somnos Clinical Research, Lincoln 5072006, 68510, United States
Contact: Wendy Bothe   402-770-7403   wendy@somnos.com
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles 5368361, 90048, United States
Contact: Coordinator   (310) 423-3277   GroupneuromuscularResearch@cshs.org
University Of Miami, Miami 4164138, 33136, United States
Contact: Jessica Hernandez   (305)243-2345   jph93@miami.edu
Columbia University Medical Center ALS Center, New York 5128581, 10032, United States
Contact: ALS Center   877-426-5637   alsresearch@cumc.columbia.edu
Thomas Jefferson University-Weinberg ALS Center, Philadelphia 4560349, 19107, United States
Contact: Gemma Krautzel   267-582-6061   Gemma.krautzel@jefferson.edu
Temple Neurology, Philadelphia 4560349, 19140, United States
Contact: Kathleen Hatala   Kathleen.hatala@tuhs.temple.edu
Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix 5308655, 85013, United States
Contact: Noelle Lemme   602-406-6262   Fulton.research@commonspirit.org
The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 4726206, 78229, United States
Contact: Randee Kent-Baron   210.450.8454   kentbaron@uthscsa.edu
California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco 5391959, 94110, United States
Contact: Study Information   (415) 463-0379   clinicalresearch@sutterhealth.org
Washington University, St Louis 4407066, 63110, United States
Contact: Study Information-ALS Center Clinical Research   (314) 362-6981   als@wustl.edu
University of South Florida, Tampa 4174757, 33612, United States
Contact: Jessica Shaw   813-974-9413   jessshaw@usf.edu
Enrollment Criteria
Breathing Ability
Percent lung function (FVC) or (SVC)
N/A
Months Since Onset
Number of months since first symptoms of ALS.
N/A
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
Can PALS use a BiPAP in the trial?
N/A
Diaphragm Pacer (DPS)
Can PALS use a DPS in the trial?
N/A
Edaravone Usage
Can a PALS use edaravone (Radicut/Radicava) while enrolled in the trial?
Unknown
Open Label
Yes
Update Notes
Hi Jon, Sorry for the delay. You're correct the randomization ratio is 1:1:1. There's other information that's missing from the page, so please let me know if I can help further. Thanks Karen
11/3/2025

Other Information

Purpose
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) for 24-weeks in the double-blind (DB) period. Those who complete this part of the study may be eligible to receive one of the two regimens of COYA 302 for an additional 24 weeks in a blinded active extension phase (EXT). 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.
Eligibility
Key Inclusion Criteria:
1. Sporadic or familial ALS, diagnosed as clinically probable, lab-supported probable, or definite ALS according to the revised El Escorial criteria 2. Male or female participants aged 18 to 75 3. Time since onset of ALS symptoms ≤24 months from Screening. The qualifying first symptoms of ALS are limited to manifestations of weakness in extremity, bulbar, or respiratory muscles.
4. ALSFRS-R total score ≥35 at Screening with no individual items scored as 0 or 1.
5. Rate of progression at baseline between -0.5 and -1.5 points per month on ALSFRS-R total score.
6. SVC ≥70% of predicted capacity.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
Key Exclusion Criteria:
1. 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.
2. 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).
3. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN).
4. Significant renal impairment as determined by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of <60 mL/min.
5. 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.
6. Clinically significant history of cardiac function impairment including cardiac ejection fraction below 40%, ventricular wall motion abnormalities, or coronary artery disease.
7. Any organ allografts.
8. A positive tuberculosis (TB) test indicating a latent TB infection or a positive test for viral hepatitis.
9. Currently receiving or have received abatacept treatment within 75 days prior to Screening.
10. Currently receiving or have received interleukin-2 (IL-2) treatment within 30 days prior to Screening.
11. Currently receiving or expected to receive immunosuppressant therapy (e.g., cyclosporine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, systemic steroids) or antihypertensives over the course of the study.
12. Planning to receive a live vaccine during the study or within 3 months of discontinuation.
13. 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.
14. Previous participation in any COYA 302 (LD rhIL-2 and DRL_AB) study.
15. Pre-existing autoimmune condition.
16. Presence of an indwelling central catheter.
NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Details
Collaborator(s)
  • Coya Therapeutics
Trial Protocol as Published on Clinicaltrials.gov
NCT07161999 (First Published: 8/31/2025)