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Foralumab

Phase 2

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) | Monoclonal antibody | Neurology |Tiziana Life Sciences Ltd|Trials Updated: Oct 21, 2026

Foralumab development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 4 across 1 sponsor since Sep 2017

Foralumab target and mechanism

Molecular targetCD3E, CD3G, CD3D
Target classInhibitor
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as Foralumab Nasal

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment185

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Foralumab clinical trials

Foralumab · 5 trials · 8 indications

Phase 2 4Phase 1 1
NCT07688239The BANYAN Trial, an ALS MyMatch Trial Evaluating Safety, Biomarker Activity, and Microglial Activation of Nasal ForalumabALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
NOT YET_RECRUITING44 Analytics
NCT06868628A Phase 2a Study of Foralumab Nasal in Patients With Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)Multiple System Atrophy
RECRUITING5 Analytics
NCT06890923Nasal Foralumab in Patients With Non-Active Secondary Progressive Multiple SclerosisNon-Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
RECRUITING55 Analytics
NCT06292923A Study of Nasal Foralumab in Non-Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis PatientsSecondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING54 Analytics
PHASE2NOT YET_RECRUITING
The BANYAN Trial, an ALS MyMatch Trial Evaluating Safety, Biomarker Activity, and Microglial Activation of Nasal Foralumab
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Phase 2a Study of Foralumab Nasal in Patients With Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
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PHASE2RECRUITING
Nasal Foralumab in Patients With Non-Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
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PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study of Nasal Foralumab in Non-Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Safety - Occurrence of serious and non-serious treatment emergent adverse events and clinically significant treatment emergent abnormalities.
12 weeks and 24 weeks

The occurrence of serious (inclusive of SUSARs) and non-serious treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and clinically significant treatment-emergent abnormalities in clinical, including vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, weight) and laboratory values (reported as AEs) over both 12 (4 cycles) and 24 (8 cycles) week treatment periods in the Safety population.

Tolerability - Percentage of participant that complete 12 or 24 weeks of study treatment.
12 and 24 Weeks

the percentage of nasal foralumab treated participants in the Safety population who complete four (12-weeks) or eight (24-weeks) cycles of study treatment without study drug attributed intolerable AEs or SAEs or AESIs that lead to early permanent drug discontinuation.

Change from Screening to Month 6 in the total MDS-UMSARS score
From Screening to Month 6
Change in TSPO activity as measured by [F-18]PBR06 retention calculated over whole brain and within key regions of interest (ROIs) at 6 months as compared to screening
From Screening to Month 6
Safety and Tolerability
Day 1 vs Day 169 (end of study)

The safety and tolerability of 50 µg/dose and 100 µg/doses of foralumab nasal as measured by adverse event reports

Change in Baseline
Day 1 vs Day 169 (or termination)

Assess change in baseline Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) Scores range from 0-84. 0 is the minimum score and 84 is the maximum score. Lower scores indicate less fatigue while higher scores indicate increased fatigue.

The number of patients with adverse event (AE) reports.
Throughout the study, an average of 12 weeks (3 months).
Changes in the Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS).
TNSS is performed during the Screening Visit and during the Treatment Period at the first visit of Cycle 1, Cycle 2, Cycle 3, and Cycle 4 (each Cycle is 3 weeks).

The TNSS is the sum of scores over 24 hours and 2 weeks for nasal congestion, runny nose, nasal itching, sneezing, and difficulty sleeping. The TNSS is quantified using the following scale: None 0, Mild 1 (symptom clearly present but easily tolerated), Moderate 2 (symptom bothersome but tolerable), Severe 3 (symptom difficult to tolerate - interferes with activities).

Change from baseline for [18F]PBR06-positron emission tomography (PET) scans for microglial activation after 12 weeks (3 months) of study treatment.
Subjects will undergo PET imaging prior to Week 1 (i.e., prior to dosing) and after Week 12 (after Cycle 4 at the PET sub-study site).

Subjects at all sites will undergo PET imaging with the radiotracer \[18F\]PBR06.

Safety- Adverse Events
Day 1 vs End of Study (Day 30)

Establish the safety of administration of nasal Foralumab to healthy volunteers in escalating doses for 5 consecutive days. Two or more serious adverse events occur that are possibly, probably or definitely related to nasal Foralumab.

Immune Effect
Dat 1 vs End of Study (Day 30)

Determine the dose at which immune effects are observed in subjects treated with Foralumab

Secondary Endpoints

Immune Reconstitution Changes: change in blood Tregs and functional T cell markers on flow cytometry
12 weeks
Immunological gene expression changes: single cell RNA sequencing
12 weeks
Neurofilament light changes
12 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ForalumabEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Foralumab NasalEXPERIMENTALThis study includes a 6-month observational lead-in phase followed by a 6-month open-label treatment phase with Foralumab Nasal.
Nasal foralumab 50 μg per dosing day (25 μg per nostril)EXPERIMENTALAll patients will initially receive nasal foralumab 50 µg three (3) days a week (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) for two weeks, followed by a one-week rest, comprising 3-week cycles.
Nasal Foralumab 50 μgEXPERIMENTALEach patient will receive nasal foralumab 50 μg per dosing day (25 μg per nostril).
Nasal Foralumab 100 μgEXPERIMENTALEach patient will receive nasal foralumab 100 μg per dosing day (50 μg per nostril).
Nasal placebo (acetate buffer)PLACEBO_COMPARATOREach patient will receive placebo on each dosing day in divided doses, in each nostril.
nasal foralumab 10 μg dailyEXPERIMENTALGroup A: nasal foralumab 10 μg daily for 5 days
nasal foralumab 50 μg dailyEXPERIMENTALGroup B: nasal foralumab 50 μg daily for 5 days
nasal foralumab 250 μg dailyEXPERIMENTALGroup C: nasal foralumab 250 μg daily for 5 days

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Foralumab NasalDRUGForalumab is an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody administered as a nasal spray. Participants will complete eight 3-week dosing cycles over the study. During each cycle, Foralumab will be administered intranasally three times per week for the first two weeks, with no administration in the third week.
PlaceboDRUGForalumab placebo nasal solution is a preservative-free, sterile, clear, colorless-to-slightly-yellow solution filled in an Aptar Unidose nasal atomizer device. Participants will complete eight 3-week dosing cycles over the study. During each cycle, Foralumab placebo nasal solution will be administered intranasally three times per week for the first two weeks, with no administration in the third week.
Foralumab TZLS-401 100 µgDRUGPatients meeting the requirements of the dose escalation rules will receive nasal foralumab 100 µg three (3) days a week (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) for two weeks, followed by a one-week rest, comprising 3-week cycles.
ForalumabDRUGForalumab nasal solution is a preservative-free, sterile, clear, colorless-to-slightly-yellow solution filled in an Aptar Unidose nasal atomizer device. Each Unidose device contains 0.13 mL foralumab placebo nasal solution, sufficient for administration to a single nare. Two Aptar Unidose devices will be used for a single dose (one device per nare). Each Unidose device contains foralumab nasal solution, supplied at either 25 μg foralumab or 50 μg foralumab, sufficient for administration into a single nare.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites4

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years of age and ≤75 years of age with a diagnosis of symptomatic ALS by revised El Escorial Criteria (clinically possible, probable, probable lab-supported, or definite). * Participant must be actively enrolled and must have met eligibility criteria for the Healey ...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Foralumab

What is Foralumab?

Foralumab is an investigational monoclonal antibody given as a nasal formulation and developed for neurological conditions. It is being studied in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple system atrophy, and non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. It is also known as Foralumab Nasal or Foralumab TZLS-401 100 µg, and it is in Phase 2 development.

What does Foralumab target?

Foralumab targets the CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma, and CD3 delta chains of the CD3 complex, and it acts as an inhibitor. These CD3 chains are part of the T-cell receptor signaling complex. By binding these targets through a nasal route of administration, Foralumab is designed to modulate immune activity rather than deplete T cells systemically.

Who makes Foralumab?

Foralumab is developed by Tiziana Life Sciences Ltd, which trades under the ticker TLSA. The company is advancing the nasal formulation of the antibody across several neurological indications, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple system atrophy, and non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

What phase is Foralumab in?

Foralumab is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is investigational and is being evaluated in Phase 2 studies in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple system atrophy, and non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, with an earlier Phase 1 safety and tolerability study in healthy volunteers already completed.

What clinical trials is Foralumab in?

Foralumab is being studied in the Phase 2 BANYAN trial in ALS (NCT07688239), a Phase 2 trial in non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (NCT06890923), and a Phase 2a study in multiple system atrophy (NCT06868628). A completed Phase 1 safety and tolerability study in healthy volunteers is registered as NCT06879067.