A Phase I Trial to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of Abatacept Followed by Subcutaneous Interleukin-2 Administration in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The Phase 1 trial, sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, investigates the safety and tolerability of a combination therapy involving abatacept (Orencia) and subcutaneous IL-2 in ALS patients. Given the urgent need for effective treatments in ALS, which currently has limited therapeutic options, this trial could position the sponsor favorably within the niche ALS market. If successful, the findings may lead to further development and potential commercialization of this combination therapy, addressing a significant unmet medical need. Competitive implications include potential partnerships or licensing opportunities, particularly with companies focused on immunotherapy and neurodegenerative diseases. Diligence should focus on regulatory pathways and reimbursement strategies for ALS therapies.
Indication: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Modality: small molecule
Target: Regulatory T-lymphocytes (Tregs) and immune modulation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Source URL: ClinicalTrials.gov
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Ingested: Jul 10, 2026
Model: trialsignal-ai-v1
Validation: validated
Matched by target_normalized: Regulatory T-lymphocytes (Tregs) and immune modulation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Condition raw: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Condition normalized: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Modality raw: small molecule
Modality normalized: small molecule
Target raw: Regulatory T-lymphocytes (Tregs) and immune modulation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Target normalized: Regulatory T-lymphocytes (Tregs) and immune modulation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)