Evaluating BB-031 for patients with acute ischemic stroke

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

Phase 2 Interventional Basking Biosciences, Inc. · NCT06226805

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
Enrollment228 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorBasking Biosciences, Inc. Industry-sponsored
Locations24 sites (Scottsdale, Arizona and 23 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06226805 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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.

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 contrast brain perfusion scan with either MRI or CT

Where this trial is running

Scottsdale, Arizona and 23 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Acute Ischemic StrokeStrokeWake-up strokeLarge vessel occlusionIntracranial hemorrhage
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.