Clinical trial Recruiting at 19 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Evaluating BB-031 for patients with acute ischemic stroke

Official title: A Multicenter, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Single Ascending Dose, Two-part, Randomized, Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Assess Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of BB-031 in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Run by Basking Biosciences, Inc. · NCT06226805 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new drug called BB-031 to see if it is safe and helpful for people who have had an acute ischemic stroke within the last 24 hours.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment228 (estimated)
SponsorBasking Biosciences, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations25 sites (Scottsdale, Arizona and 24 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 31, 2024
Main results expectedJune 2027
Study endsSeptember 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT06226805 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a clinical diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke and anterior circulation intra-cranial occlusion.

Probably not a fit

Patients with large volume ischemic strokes, prior strokes within 90 days, or those with significant bleeding risks may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the safety and tolerability of the investigational drug BB-031 in patients diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke within 24 hours of symptom onset. It consists of two parts: the first part involves ascending doses of the drug to determine optimal dosing, while the second part involves a randomized comparison of selected doses against a placebo. A total of 156 participants will be followed for 90 days, with outcomes evaluated by a central blinded reviewer. The study is designed to provide insights into the drug's efficacy and safety profile in this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to a new treatment option for patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in its specific application, similar studies evaluating treatments for acute ischemic stroke have shown varying degrees of success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke
* 18 years or older
* Anterior circulation intra-cranial occlusion
* NIHSS score \>3
* Onset of stroke symptoms within 24 hours of enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Large volume ischemic stroke
* Intracranial hemorrhage on baseline imaging or previous intracranial hemorrhage
* Chronic intracranial occlusion
* Weight \>125kg
* Administration of thrombolytic drug or glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
* Ongoing clinically significant coagulopathy, history of bleeding disorder or other conditions for high-risk bleeding or active uncontrolled bleeding
* Prior stroke within 90 days
* Unable to undergo a CTA or MRA
* Known severe renal disease
* Known hypersensitivity to any constituent of BB-031

Where it's running

  • HonorHealth Bob Bove Neuroscience Institute
    Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Pacific Neurosciences Institute at Saint John's Physician Partners
    Torrance, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Henry Ford Hospital
    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cooper University Hospital
    Camden, New Jersey, United States
    Recruiting
  • WakeMed
    Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
Show 19 more locations
  • The Ohio State University
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • ProMedica Toledo Hospital
    Toledo, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center
    Toledo, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
    Harlingen, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • John Hunter Hospital
    New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital
    Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Royal Adelaide Hospital
    Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    Recruiting
  • The Royal Melbourne Hospital
    Parkville, Victoria, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Fiona Stanley Hospital
    Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
    Recruiting
  • University of Calgary
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Recruiting
  • University of Alberta Hospital
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Vancouver Stroke Program
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Mills Peninsula Medical Center
    Burlingame, California, United States
    Withdrawn
  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
    Long Beach, California, United States
    Withdrawn
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    San Francisco, California, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Baptist Health Medical Center
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Terminated
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Terminated
  • Monash Medical Centre
    Clayton, Victoria, Australia
    Terminated

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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