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Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisNCT04305639

The Reliability and Validity of Turkish Version of ''The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15)"

An observational study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Dyspnea, run by Istanbul Medeniyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15) is a uni-dimensional scale to measure dyspnea in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It can be easily and rapidly applied. The aim of this study is to investigate reliability and validity of Turkish version of the DALS-15. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Dyspnea
How many people
52 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Sep 2020to 8 Apr 2021
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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

Study population: Patients who are diagnosed with Amyothrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Who may be able to join

  • Age of 18 or above
  • Dyspnea on exertion, dyspnea at rest, or orthopnea without evidence of pulmonary or cardiac causes of dyspnea

Who cannot join

  • Severe cognitive dysfunction

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    Istanbul, 34700

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15) is a uni-dimensional scale to measure dyspnea in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It can be easily and rapidly applied. The aim of this study is to investigate reliability and validity of Turkish version of the DALS-15.

Medical subject headings
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Dyspnea

What is being measured

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

  1. The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15)

    The scale is used to measure dyspnea in ALS patients

    Measured: 10 minutes

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Modified Borg Scale

    A 10 point Modified Borg Scale is used to assess dyspnea in supine and standing positions.

    Measured: 10 minutes

  2. Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R)

    It is used to assess functional stats in ALS patients. This study particularly focus on pulmonary functions and dyspnea subscale of the scale.

    Measured: 15 minutes

Timeline

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

  1. First posted12 Mar 2020
  2. Study start1 Sep 2020
  3. Primary completion1 Apr 2021
  4. Study completion8 Apr 2021

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
52 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04305639
Sponsor's protocol ID
IstanbulMU4
Status last verified
Apr 2021
First submitted
10 Mar 2020
Last updated
9 Apr 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Dyspnea, run by Istanbul Medeniyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 2 inclusion and 1 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Apr 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The Dyspnea-ALS-Scale (DALS-15) (time frame: 10 minutes). 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 9 Apr 2021.

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