Recruiting
Phase 2
Phase 3

COYA 302

Sponsor:

Coya Therapeutics

Code:

NCT07161999

Conditions

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18 - 70+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

COYA 302

Placebo

Study Details

Brief 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.

Conditions

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Study ID

NCT07161999

Start date

Oct 1, 2025

Status verified date

Aug, 2026

Completion date

Jul, 2027

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Jan, 2027

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18 - 70+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

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-R total score.
6. SVC ≥60% 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) 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. Uncontrolled autoimmune condition.
16. Presence of an indwelling central catheter.

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

Study Design

Enrollment

120 participants

Anticipated

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention Model

Parallel Assignment

Primary purpose

Treatment

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: DB: COYA 302 Regimen 1

Regimen 1: COYA 302 (0.10 mg \[1M IU\] LD IL-2 and 125 mg DRL\_AB) (Week 1) and matching placebo (Week 3) administered via subcutaneous (SC) injection for 5 consecutive days every other week. This dosing regimen will be repeated until completing 6 (six) 4-week cycles, for a total of 24 weeks.

experimental: DB: COYA 302 Regimen 2

Regimen 2: COYA 302 (0.10 mg \[1M IU\] LD IL-2 and 125 mg DRL\_AB) (Weeks 1 and 3) administered via SC injection for 5 consecutive days every other week. This dosing regimen will be repeated until completing 6 (six) 4-week cycles, for a total of 24 weeks.

placebo comparator: DB: Placebo

Placebo LD IL-2 and Placebo DRL\_AB (Weeks 1 and 3) administered via SC injection for 5 consecutive days every other week. This dosing regimen will be repeated until completing 6 (six) 4-week cycles, for a total of 24 weeks.

experimental: EXT: Regimen 1

Regimen 1: COYA 302 (0.10 mg \[1M IU\] LD IL-2 and 125 mg DRL\_AB) (Week 1) and matching placebo (week 3) administered via SC injection for 5 consecutive days every other week. This dosing regimen will be repeated until completing 6 (six) 4-week cycles, for a total of 24 weeks.

experimental: EXT: Regimen 2

Regimen 2: COYA 302 (0.10 mg \[1M IU\] LD IL-2 and 125 mg DRL\_AB) (Weeks 1 and 3) administered via SC injection for 5 consecutive days every other week. This dosing regimen will be repeated until completing 6 (six) 4-week cycles, for a total of 24 weeks.

Interventions

COYA 302

Administered as specified in the treatment arm.

Placebo

Administered as specified in the treatment arm.

Primary outcome measure

  • The change in disease progression as measured by the Revised ALS Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R) [ Time Frame: Baseline to Week 24 ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Locations

Barrow Neurological Institute

Recruiting

Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85013

Contacts

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Recruiting

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048

Contacts

California Pacific Medical Center

Recruiting

San Francisco, California, United States, 94110

Contacts

Nova Southeastern University

Recruiting

Davie, Florida, United States, 33314

Contacts

Donovan Mott Study Coordinator

(954) 262-6387Donovan.Mott@nova.edu

University of Florida Clinical and Translational Research Center

Recruiting

Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610

Contacts

University Of Miami

Recruiting

Miami, Florida, United States, 33136

Contacts

University of South Florida

Recruiting

Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612

Contacts

Emory University

Recruiting

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322

Contacts

Northwestern

Recruiting

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611

Contacts

Johns Hopkins

Recruiting

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287

Contacts

Massachusetts General Hospital

Recruiting

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Contacts

University of Michigan

Recruiting

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109

Contacts

Jayna Duell & Alyssa Braun

734-936-8775jkballar@med.umich.edu

Washington University

Recruiting

St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110

Contacts

Study Information-ALS Center Clinical Research

(314) 362-6981als@wustl.edu

Neurology Associates, P.C. Somnos Clinical Research

Recruiting

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68510

Contacts

Columbia University Medical Center ALS Center

Recruiting

New York, New York, United States, 10032

Contacts

Thomas Jefferson University-Weinberg ALS Center

Recruiting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107

Contacts

Temple Neurology

Recruiting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19140

Contacts

Austin Neuromuscular Center; National Neuromuscular Research Institute, PLLC

Recruiting

Austin, Texas, United States, 78759

Contacts

Texas Neurology, PA

Recruiting

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75206

Contacts

Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology

Recruiting

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Contacts

The University of Texas Health Science Center

Recruiting

San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229

Contacts

University of British Columbia

Recruiting

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T1Z3

Contacts

London Health Sciences Center

Recruiting

London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7

Contacts

University of Toronto/Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center

Recruiting

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3H2

Contacts

Hopital Neurologique de Montreal

Recruiting

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2B4

Contacts

More Information

Sponsor

Coya Therapeutics

Last update posted

Aug 6, 2026

Last verified

Aug, 2026

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-09. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Coya Therapeutics on 2026-08-06.