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Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisPhase 1/2NCT06513546

A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacodynamics of PLL001 in ALS Patients

A Phase 1/2 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and ALS, run by PLL TX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.

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Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

FIH, Phase 1/2, multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study with an optional open-label dosing extension to assess the safety, tolerability, efficacy, and Pharmacodynamics (PD) of single or multiple (up to 48 weeks QD) subcutaneous (SC) doses of PLL001 compared to placebo in subjects diagnosed… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
153 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
8 Apr 2026to 15 Jun 2027
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Males and females ≥18 years of age at the time of informed consent.
  • Diagnosed within the previous 1 year with laboratory-supported probable, clinically probable or definite ALS according to the World Federation of Neurology Revised El Escorial criteria.
  • Must have familial or sporadic ALS.
  • First ALS symptoms occurred no more than two (2) years prior to screening visit ALS disease duration from diagnosis no longer than 12 months at the Screening visit.
  • If treated with riluzole, edaravone or any other approved ALS medication, treated with a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to Day 1.
  • If documented, patient with an ALSFRS-R score progression between onset of the disease and Screening of > 0.3 per month, confirmed with an ALSFRS-R score progression of ≥ 1 point during a 12 week prior to randomisation.
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  • Has a score of at least 26 overall, including a score of at least 3 on item #3 and at least 2 on each of the 12 ALSFRS-R individual component items at Screening and at least 2 on each of the 12 ALSFRS-R individual component items at randomisation.
  • Seated slow vital capacity (SVC) ≥ 50% of predicted value for gender, height, and age at screening.
  • Must be willing and able to comply with the requirements of the protocol and must be available to complete the study.
  • Must provide written informed consent to participate in the study.

Who cannot join

  • Has dementia or significant neurological, psychiatric, systemic, or organic disease, uncontrolled or that may interfere with the conduct of the trial or its results.
  • Pregnant or nursing females.
  • History of drug/chemical/substance/alcohol abuse within the past 2 years prior to Screening, including cannabinoid therapies.
  • Significant symptomatic, viral, bacterial (including upper respiratory infection), or fungal (non-cutaneous) infection within the past 2 weeks prior to study medication administration (at the discretion of the Investigator).
  • Mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy or dependence on non-invasive ventilation, (> 16 hours / day). (Lesser intermittent use of non-invasive ventilation eg, continuous positive airway pressure, non-invasive bi-level positive airway pressure or non-invasive volume ventilation is not an exclusion).
  • Patients positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody, hepatitis C antibody, or for hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg).
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  • Sexually active females of childbearing potential and male subjects who are not practicing at least one method of hormonal or mechanical birth control with their partner during the study and for 90 days after the last dose of the study medication. Males and females who are not heterosexually active or who practice true abstinence are exempt from contraceptive requirements.
  • Experimental agent within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to study drug administration (Part 1 only).
  • Any other condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, precludes participation in the study.
  • Dependents of the Sponsor or Investigator.
  • Known allergy to the study drug and/or its constituents.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

About this study

Official title: A Multi-centre, Phase 1/2, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Study With an Optional Open-label Extension to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, and Pharmacodynamics of PLL001 for the Treatment of ALS

FIH, Phase 1/2, multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study with an optional open-label dosing extension to assess the safety, tolerability, efficacy, and Pharmacodynamics (PD) of single or multiple (up to 48 weeks QD) subcutaneous (SC) doses of PLL001 compared to placebo in subjects diagnosed with ALS.

Read the detailed description

Part 1 (Single Ascending Dose, competed) A total of 12 subjects will be randomised to 1 of 3 dose level cohorts (4 subjects per cohort). In each cohort, subjects will be randomised at a ratio of 3:1 to receive a single SC dose of PLL001 or placebo in a double-blind manner. The safety data of placebo subjects will be pooled.

Subjects will be admitted to the unit on the day prior to dosing (Day -1) and will be administered in a double-blind manner PLL001 or placebo via SC injection in the morning on Day 1. Subjects will remain hospitalised for a minimum of 24 hours for safety evaluation and will be discharged in the morning on Day 2. Safety data will be collected daily up to Day 7 (End of Study [EOS]).

Subjects that have completed Part 1 of the study will be eligible for screening in Part 2.

Part 2 (Multiple Dose Expansion)

Up to 141 subjects will be randomised to 1 of 3 treatments groups (2 dose level groups of PLL001 and 1 group of placebo) at a ratio of 1:1:1 (40 subjects per treatment group plus 21 patients for drop-out replacements).

The first 21 subjects (ie, 7 subjects per treatment group) will be dosed initially and will be randomised to 1 of the 3 treatment groups at a ratio of 1:1:1. These first 21 subjects will be monitored for the first 14 days of QD dosing. Following review of the safety data by the SRC and in the absence of any clinically significant safety signals, the remaining subjects will be enrolled.

Patients under riluzole will be allowed to continue their riluzole treatment and will be stratified at randomisation in Part 2 to ensure comparable numbers between each treatment group. Patients will also be stratified at randomisation in Part 2 based on TRICALS' risk profile calculator score (https://tricals.shinyapps.io/risk-profile/) to ensure comparable patients' ALS profiles between each treatment group.

Subjects will self-administer or have carers administer PLL001 or placebo daily (QD) via 2 × SC injections of 1 mL in a double-blind manner.

Addmionsitrationbs will be on-site on the morning of Day 1 and will self-administer or have carers administer on all other dosing days stopping the day before the visit on Day 169 (±5 days). Subjects will be discharged after a 4-hour observation period post-administration on Day 1.

Efficacy, safety, and compliance data will be collected during site visits which will occur every 8 weeks on Day 57, 113 and 169 (±5 days) (plus on Day 15 for all treated subjects).

Safety and compliance data will be collected via tele contact weekly (±3 days) on the weeks subjects do not attend a site visit.

Part 3 (Open-label Extension)

Subjects that consent to with the optional open-label treatment will commence open-label treatment at the visit on Day 169 (±5 days) and continue daily self dosing (or carer-administered dosing) of PLL001 10× via 2 × SC injections of 1 mL for an additional 24 weeks (for a total of 48 weeks of treatment) stopping the day before the visit on Day 337 (±5 days).

Being tested
PLL001 or placebo daily subcutaneous injections
Medical subject headings
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PLL001 or placebo daily subcutaneous injectionsDrug

    Also called Poly-L-lysine conjugates with acetate, butyrate, lactate, propionate

    PLL001 consists of the combination of 4 drug substances (DS) each being a linear poly-lysine flexible backbone with an average length of 70 L-lysines linked with 10% of conjugated side chains all being small chain fatty acids (SCFAs) (acetate, butyrate, lactate and propionate). The remaining 90% of the lysine residues are present as bromide salt. PLL001 DP is presented as 20 mL vials containing 16 mL of a sterilised solution for SC injection with the following formula (5× concentration)

Study groups in NCT06513546
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PLL001 dose 5xExperimentalPLL001 lowest dose (Poly-l-Lysine conjugates with acetate, butirate, lactate, propionate) daily subcutaneous injections
Receives: Drug: PLL001 or placebo daily subcutaneous injections
PLL001 dose 10xExperimentalPLL001 highest dose (Poly-l-Lysine conjugates with acetate, butirate, lactate, propionate) daily subcutaneous injections
Receives: Drug: PLL001 or placebo daily subcutaneous injections
placeboPlacebo comparatorSaline daily subcutaneous injections
Receives: Drug: PLL001 or placebo daily subcutaneous injections

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Part 1: safety

    AEs, change from Baseline in other safety parameters (metric values) Haemotology: Haemoglobin g/L; Haematocrit L/L; Red Blood Cells X10^12/L; White Blood Cells X10^9/L; Platelets X10^9/L; Neutrophils X10^9/L; Eosinophils X10^9/L; Lymphocytes X10^9/L; Monocytes X10^9/L; Basophils X10^9/L; Mean corpuscular volume fL Biochemistry: Sodium mmol/L; Potassium mmol/L; Phosphate mmol/L; Calcium mmol/L; Urea mmol/L; Uric Acid mmol/L; Creatinine umol/L; Glucose mmol/L; Protein g/L; Albumin g/L; Bilirubin umol/L; ALP U/L; AST U/L; ALT U/L; GGT U/L; LDH U/L Coagulation: Prothrombin time sec; APTT sec; International Normalised Ratio; Fibrinogen g/L Urinalysis: RBC x10^6/L; WBC x10^6/L

    Measured: 7 days

  2. Part 2: efficacy of PLL001 compared to placebo after 8, 16, and 24 weeks of once daily (QD) treatment

    Change from Baseline in ALSFRS-R (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised) scores. Minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 48. Higher scores indicate better functional status and retained abilities. Specifically, a score of 48 represents the best functional status, while a score of 0 indicates the worst functional status

    Measured: 24 weeks

  3. Part 2: survival after 8, 16, and 24 weeks of QD treatment for PLL001 compared to placebo

    Survival

    Measured: 24 weeks

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Part 2: safety

    AEs, change from Baseline in other safety parameters (metric values) Haemotology: Haemoglobin g/L; Haematocrit L/L; Red Blood Cells X10^12/L; White Blood Cells X10^9/L; Platelets X10^9/L; Neutrophils X10^9/L; Eosinophils X10^9/L; Lymphocytes X10^9/L; Monocytes X10^9/L; Basophils X10^9/L; Mean corpuscular volume fL Biochemistry: Sodium mmol/L; Potassium mmol/L; Phosphate mmol/L; Calcium mmol/L; Urea mmol/L; Uric Acid mmol/L; Creatinine umol/L; Glucose mmol/L; Protein g/L; Albumin g/L; Bilirubin umol/L; ALP U/L; AST U/L; ALT U/L; GGT U/L; LDH U/L Coagulation: Prothrombin time sec; APTT sec; International Normalised Ratio; Fibrinogen g/L Urinalysis: RBC x10^6/L; WBC x10^6/L

    Measured: 24 weeks

  2. Part 2: efficacy over 24 weeks

    Progression-free survival (PFS)

    • Quality of life based on ALSAQ-40 score (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assessment Questionnaire 40 questions)
    • Respiratory function regression on Slow Vital Capacity score (SVC)

    Measured: 24 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Jul 2024
  2. Study start8 Apr 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion15 Jun 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
153 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06513546
Sponsor's protocol ID
PLL001-101
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
17 Jul 2024
Last updated
19 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and ALS, run by PLL TX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Tina Soulis (+61 (0)429 300 705, Tina.Soulis@alithialifesciences.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Part 1: safety (time frame: 7 days). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Mar 2026.

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