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Ischemic StrokePhase 2Co-STARSNCT06813651

Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Adjunctive TBO-309 in Reperfusion for Stroke With Tandem Occlusion

A Phase 2 study testing TBO-309: 60 mg, TBO-309: 120 mg and TBO-309: 30 mg in people with Ischemic Stroke and Tandem Occlusion, run by ThromBio Pty. Ltd. at 2 sites in Australia.

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Looking for participants now. Contact the study team or a site below to ask about taking part.

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Trial summary

Co-STAR is a multicenter, prospective, open-label, Bayesian Optimal Phase 2 (BOP2) trial that aims to assess the safety and efficacy of adjunctive intravenous TBO-309 in Acute Ischaemic Stroke (AIS) patients with tandem occlusion receiving intra-cranial endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) and acute extracranial carotid… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Ischemic Stroke, Tandem Occlusion
What is being tested?
TBO-309: 60 mg, TBO-309: 120 mg and TBO-309: 30 mg
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
78 participants
Where
2 sitesAustralia
Study dates
4 Oct 2025to 31 Dec 2026
Phase
Phase 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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient aged 18 years or more
  • Patient has an AIS due to tandem occlusion, including large vessel occlusion (LVO) within the intra-cranial anterior circulation and presumed atherosclerotic occlusion of the cervical internal carotid artery origin
  • CT perfusion indicates the presence of salvageable brain tissue, defined as ischaemic core <70mL with a mismatch ratio >1.8 and absolute mismatch >15mL.
  • Patient has at least a mild grade of neurological impairment (NIHSS >4)
  • Patient has an estimated pre-stroke mRS of less than 4

Who cannot join

  • Patient is considered unlikely to benefit from study intervention defined by one of the following:
  • Advanced dementia
  • Severe pre-stroke disability (mRS score 4-5)
  • Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) 3 to 5
  • Evidence of a large well-defined ischaemic lesion measuring more than one third of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP >180 or DBP >110, refractory to medical therapy)
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  • Intracranial haemorrhage within the last 90 days
  • Myocardial infarction or stroke within the last 30 days
  • Patient has an underlying disease process with a life expectancy of <90 days
  • Known treatment with anticoagulants
  • Known severe liver disease
  • Known bleeding disorder
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or arterial puncture at non-compressible site or lumbar puncture within 7 days
  • Another medical illness or social circumstance that may interfere with outcome assessments and follow-up
  • Known or suspected pregnancy
  • Patients currently participating in another interventional clinical trial
  • Informed consent unable to be obtained from the patient or their Person Responsible/Medical Treatment Decision Maker prior to study interventions

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Ferdinand Miteff - Interventional Neurologist, RACP, CCINR contact

612 4921 3490

ferdi.miteff@health.nsw.gov.au

Candice Delcourt, MD, PhD and FRACP contact

61 2 8052 4601

cdelcourt@georgeinstitute.org.au

Australia2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • John Hunter Hospital

    Newcastle, New South Wales, 2305

    Ferdinand Miteff, ferdi.miteff@health.nsw.gov.au

    Ferdinand Miteff

    Recruiting
  • Royal North Shore Hospital

    St Leonards, New South Wales, 2065

    Alice Ma, MBBS, +61299267111, Alice.Ma@health.nsw.gov.au

    Alice Ma, MBBS

    Not yet recruiting

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About this study

Co-STAR is a multicenter, prospective, open-label, Bayesian Optimal Phase 2 (BOP2) trial that aims to assess the safety and efficacy of adjunctive intravenous TBO-309 in Acute Ischaemic Stroke (AIS) patients with tandem occlusion receiving intra-cranial endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) and acute extracranial carotid artery stenting.

Co-STARS study will test the hypothesis that patients with tandem occlusion treated with EVT and acute stenting in conjunction with TBO-309 will:

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  • have persistent stent patency without requiring rescue therapy with GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors and
  • not experience high rates of symptomatic intra-cranial haemorrhage (sICH).

Patients with tandem occlusion undergoing EVT and acute stenting will receive intravenous TBO-309 bolus and infusion. TBO-309 is a potent, selective and ATP competitive PI3K[beta] inhibitor which reduces platelet activation adhesion/aggregation particularly under conditions of disturbed blood flow and promotes platelet disaggregation. By targeting PI3K[beta], TBO-309 specifically inhibits thrombosis whilst minimizing the impact on normal hemostasis.

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Stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) typically causes large infarcts and results in severe disability and a high case fatality rate. Treating LVO by thrombectomy poses technical challenges, especially when the lesion involves not only the extracranial (cervical) part of the internal carotid artery but also its concomitant intracranial distal segment or the ipsilateral middle cerebral artery (tandem occlusion). For patients with tandem occlusion, stenting of the internal carotid is considered acceptable, but it requires the use of antiplatelet therapy to avoid stent thrombosis, often necessitating rescue therapy with GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors. This can lead to an increased risk of hemorrhage especially when potent antiplatelet agents such as GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors are used.

The novel investigational agent TBO-309 is a potent, selective and ATP competitive PI3K[beta] inhibitor which reduces platelet activation adhesion/aggregation particularly under conditions of disturbed blood flow and promotes platelet disaggregation. By targeting PI3K[beta], TBO-309 specifically inhibits thrombosis whilst minimizing the impact on normal hemostasis. This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of adjunctive TBO-309 in acute ischaemic stroke with tandem occlusion eligible to undergo intra-cranial EVT and acute extracranial carotid artery stenting.

The primary endpoint of this trial is a composite outcome of efficacy and safety, defined by:

  1. Avoidance of intra-procedural GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor rescue therapy due to stent thrombosis, combined with persistent stent patency seen on angiographic imaging at 24-36 hours, and
  2. no sICH.

This trial will use Bayesian Optimal Phase 2 (BOP2) trial design, and two intervention doses will be tested sequentially for TBO-309. TBO-309 at the dose of 60 mg will be tested first. Then either a higher dose of 120 mg or a lower dose of 30 mg will be tested based on the results of the 60 mg dose.

Being tested
TBO-309: 60 mg, TBO-309: 120 mg, TBO-309: 30 mg
Keywords
Ischaemic stroke, Stenting, Endovascular thrombectomy, tandem occlusion
Medical subject headings
Ischemic Stroke

What participants receive

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

  • TBO-309: 60 mgDrug

    TBO-309 is a potent, selective and ATP competitive PI3Kβ inhibitor which blocks platelet activation adhesion/aggregation and promotes platelet disaggregation. By targeting PI3Kβ, TBO-309 specifically inhibits thrombosis whilst minimizing the impact on normal haemostasis.

  • TBO-309: 120 mgDrug

    TBO-309 is a potent, selective and ATP competitive PI3Kβ inhibitor which blocks platelet activation adhesion/aggregation and promotes platelet disaggregation. By targeting PI3Kβ, TBO-309 specifically inhibits thrombosis whilst minimizing the impact on normal haemostasis.

  • TBO-309: 30 mgDrug

    TBO-309 is a potent, selective and ATP competitive PI3Kβ inhibitor which blocks platelet activation adhesion/aggregation and promotes platelet disaggregation. By targeting PI3Kβ, TBO-309 specifically inhibits thrombosis whilst minimizing the impact on normal haemostasis.

Study groups in NCT06813651
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
TBO-309 - 60 mgExperimentalAn intravenous (IV) bolus of TBO-309 will be administered before the acute stent procedure. The allocated dose of TBO-309 will be given IV as follows: 20% of the dose will be administered as a bolus over approximately one minute; then the remainder of the dose (80%) will be administered over 3 hours as an infusion.
Receives: Drug: TBO-309: 60 mg
TBO-309 - 120 mgExperimentalAn intravenous (IV) bolus of TBO-309 will be administered before the acute stent procedure. The allocated dose of TBO-309 will be given IV as follows: 20% of the dose will be administered as a bolus over approximately one minute; then the remainder of the dose (80%) will be administered over 3 hours as an infusion.
Receives: Drug: TBO-309: 120 mg
TBO-309 - 30 mgExperimentalAn intravenous (IV) bolus of TBO-309 will be administered before the acute stent procedure. The allocated dose of TBO-309 will be given IV as follows: 20% of the dose will be administered as a bolus over approximately one minute; then the remainder of the dose (80%) will be administered over 3 hours as an infusion.
Receives: Drug: TBO-309: 30 mg

What is being measured

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

  1. Proportion of patients achieving a composite outcome of efficacy and safety

    The primary endpoint is a composite outcome of efficacy and safety, defined by the proportion of patients who 1) avoid intra-procedural GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor rescue therapy due to stent thrombosis, combined with persistent stent patency seen on angiographic imaging at 24-36 hours, and 2) have no sICH. sICH is defined as parenchymal haemorrhage type 2 (PH2) on imaging.

    Measured: 24-36 hours

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Proportion of patients achieving reperfusion.

    The proportion of patients achieving reperfusion, where reperfusion is defined by the expanded Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction scale (eTICI) 2b50 or better (i.e. 50% to 100%)

    Measured: 24 hours

  2. Infarct volume 24-36 hours post study drug commencement

    Measured: 24-36 hours

  3. Proportion of all patients with any ICH within 24-36 hours post study drug commencement

    All ICH as demonstrated on brain imaging at 24-36 hours, where ICH will be classified according to The Heidelberg Bleeding Classification.

    Measured: 24-36 hours

  4. Proportion of patients experiencing any bleeding within 24-36 hours of study drug commencement.

    The proportion of patients experiencing any bleeding within 24-36 hours of study drug commencement. Bleeding will be determined using a modified WHO scale with grades 1 and 2 classified as minor bleeding, and grades 3 and 4 as major bleeding.

    Measured: 24-36 hours

  5. National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) at 24 hours, and 7 days/at hospital Discharge

    The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a 15-item neurological examination stroke scale. Scores range from 0 to 42, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

    Measured: 24 hours and 7 days

  6. Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score at discharge and 90 days

    The Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) is a scale from 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating greater disability (5), and death (6).

    Measured: 90 days

  7. Proportion of patients with all-cause mortality at 90 days.

    Measured: 90 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted7 Feb 2025
  2. Study start4 Oct 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2026 (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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Model description
Multicenter, prospective, open-label, Bayesian Optimal Phase 2 (BOP2) trial. Two intervention doses will be tested sequentially for TBO-309, with 60mg tested first. Then either a higher (120mg) or lower (30mg) dose will be tested, based on results of the 60 mg dose. The maximum number of subjects is estimated to be 78 in this two-dose BOP2 design study.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
78 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06813651
Sponsor's protocol ID
Co-STARS
Other IDs
Application No. 00039
Acronym
Co-STARS
Status last verified
Nov 2025
First submitted
21 Jan 2025
Last updated
25 Nov 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Saver JL, Chaisinanunkul N, Campbell BCV, Grotta JC, Hill MD, Khatri P, Landen J, Lansberg MG, Venkatasubramanian C, Albers GW; XIth Stroke Treatment Academic Industry Roundtable. Standardized Nomenclature for Modified Rankin Scale Global Disability Outcomes: Consensus Recommendations From Stroke Therapy Academic Industry Roundtable XI. Stroke. 2021 Aug;52(9):3054-3062. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.121.034480. Epub 2021 Jul 29.

    PubMed 34320814
  • Miller AB, Hoogstraten B, Staquet M, Winkler A. Reporting results of cancer treatment. Cancer. 1981 Jan 1;47(1):207-14. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(19810101)47:13.0.co;2-6.

    PubMed 7459811
  • Heddle NM, Cook RJ, Tinmouth A, Kouroukis CT, Hervig T, Klapper E, Brandwein JM, Szczepiorkowski ZM, AuBuchon JP, Barty RL, Lee KA; SToP Study Investigators of the BEST Collaborative. A randomized controlled trial comparing standard- and low-dose strategies for transfusion of platelets (SToP) to patients with thrombocytopenia. Blood. 2009 Feb 12;113(7):1564-73. doi: 10.1182/blood-2008-09-178236. Epub 2008 Dec 24.

    PubMed 19109560
  • von Kummer R, Broderick JP, Campbell BC, Demchuk A, Goyal M, Hill MD, Treurniet KM, Majoie CB, Marquering HA, Mazya MV, San Roman L, Saver JL, Strbian D, Whiteley W, Hacke W. The Heidelberg Bleeding Classification: Classification of Bleeding Events After Ischemic Stroke and Reperfusion Therapy. Stroke. 2015 Oct;46(10):2981-6. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.115.010049. Epub 2015 Sep 1. No abstract available.

    PubMed 26330447
  • Wahlgren N, Ahmed N, Davalos A, Ford GA, Grond M, Hacke W, Hennerici MG, Kaste M, Kuelkens S, Larrue V, Lees KR, Roine RO, Soinne L, Toni D, Vanhooren G; SITS-MOST investigators. Thrombolysis with alteplase for acute ischaemic stroke in the Safe Implementation of Thrombolysis in Stroke-Monitoring Study (SITS-MOST): an observational study. Lancet. 2007 Jan 27;369(9558):275-82. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60149-4.

    PubMed 17258667
  • Jackson SP, Schoenwaelder SM. Antithrombotic phosphoinositide 3-kinase beta inhibitors in humans: a 'shear' delight! J Thromb Haemost. 2012 Oct;10(10):2123-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2012.04912.x. No abstract available.

    PubMed 22943292
  • Nylander S, Wagberg F, Andersson M, Skarby T, Gustafsson D. Exploration of efficacy and bleeding with combined phosphoinositide 3-kinase beta inhibition and aspirin in man. J Thromb Haemost. 2015 Aug;13(8):1494-502. doi: 10.1111/jth.13027. Epub 2015 Jul 23.

    PubMed 26096765
  • Nylander S, Kull B, Bjorkman JA, Ulvinge JC, Oakes N, Emanuelsson BM, Andersson M, Skarby T, Inghardt T, Fjellstrom O, Gustafsson D. Human target validation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)beta: effects on platelets and insulin sensitivity, using AZD6482 a novel PI3Kbeta inhibitor. J Thromb Haemost. 2012 Oct;10(10):2127-36. doi: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2012.04898.x.

    PubMed 22906130
  • Jackson SP, Schoenwaelder SM, Goncalves I, Nesbitt WS, Yap CL, Wright CE, Kenche V, Anderson KE, Dopheide SM, Yuan Y, Sturgeon SA, Prabaharan H, Thompson PE, Smith GD, Shepherd PR, Daniele N, Kulkarni S, Abbott B, Saylik D, Jones C, Lu L, Giuliano S, Hughan SC, Angus JA, Robertson AD, Salem HH. PI 3-kinase p110beta: a new target for antithrombotic therapy. Nat Med. 2005 May;11(5):507-14. doi: 10.1038/nm1232. Epub 2005 Apr 17.

    PubMed 15834429

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing TBO-309: 60 mg, TBO-309: 120 mg and TBO-309: 30 mg in people with Ischemic Stroke and Tandem Occlusion, run by ThromBio Pty. Ltd. at 2 sites in Australia.

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 5 inclusion and 17 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Australia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

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

What does this phase mean?

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 Ferdinand Miteff - Interventional Neurologist, RACP, CCINR (612 4921 3490, ferdi.miteff@health.nsw.gov.au), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Proportion of patients achieving a composite outcome of efficacy and safety (time frame: 24-36 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06813651, which also lists 9 linked publications.

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 25 Nov 2025.

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