Study of COYA 302 for the Treatment of ALS

Last updated: August 4, 2026
Sponsor: Coya Therapeutics
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2/3

Condition

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Als)

Neurologic Disorders

Treatment

Placebo

COYA 302

Clinical Study ID

NCT07161999
C302-CLN-2301
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

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).

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 Criteria

Inclusion

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 80

  3. Time since onset of ALS symptoms ≤28 months from Screening.

  4. ALSFRS-R total score ≥35 at Screening

  5. Rate of progression at baseline between -0.5 and -1.5 points per month on ALSFRS-Rtotal score.

  6. SVC ≥60% of predicted capacity.

  7. Participants receiving riluzole must be on a stable dose for at least 30 days priorto Screening, with intent to stay on stable dosage throughout the study. If not on astable dose of riluzole for at least 30 days prior to Screening, willing to refrainfrom initiation of the agent for the duration of the trial.

  8. Participants receiving edaravone (intravenous [IV] or oral, RADICAVA®) must havecompleted at least one treatment cycle prior to Screening, with intent to remain onstable dosage throughout the study. If participant has not completed at least onetreatment cycle of edaravone at the time of Screening, willing to refrain frominitiation of the agent for the duration of the trial.

  9. Participants receiving tofersen (QALSODY®) must have completed 90 days of treatmentprior to Screening, with intent to remain on stable dosage throughout the study. Ifparticipant 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.

Exclusion

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Any clinically significant and/or unstable medical (including active systemicinfections requiring treatment), surgical, or psychiatric condition or laboratoryabnormality other than ALS, in the judgement of the Investigator.

  2. Active suicidality (e.g., any suicide attempts within the past 12 months or anycurrent 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 greaterthan 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 pulmonaryimpairment including those with an FEV1 ≤ 2 liters or < 75% predicted for height andage, in the judgement of the Investigator.

  6. Clinically significant history of cardiac function impairment including cardiacejection fraction below 40%, ventricular wall motion abnormalities, or coronaryartery disease.

  7. Any organ allografts.

  8. A positive tuberculosis (TB) test indicating a latent TB infection or a positivetest for viral hepatitis.

  9. Currently receiving or have received abatacept treatment within 75 days prior toScreening.

  10. Currently receiving or have received interleukin-2 (IL-2) treatment within 30 daysprior to Screening.

  11. Currently receiving or expected to receive immunosuppressant therapy (e.g.,cyclosporine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, systemic steroids) overthe course of the study.

  12. Planning to receive a live vaccine during the study or within 3 months ofdiscontinuation.

  13. Current participation in another interventional clinical trial and/or participationin any investigational medication or device clinical trial within 30 days prior toScreening 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. Uncontrolled autoimmune condition.

  16. Presence of an indwelling central catheter.

NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Study Design

Total Participants: 120
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Placebo
Phase: 2/3
Study Start date:
October 01, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2027

Connect with a study center

  • Mass General Brigham

    Boston 4930956, Massachusetts 6254926 02114
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Thomas Jefferson University-Weinberg ALS Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Temple Neurology

    Philadelphia 4560349, Pennsylvania 6254927 19140
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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