Clinical trials: ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Remotely Supervised tDCS for Slowing ALS Disease Progression
Most ALS care is centered on patient support and symptom management, making rehabilitation an integral aspect for slowing disease progression, prolonging life span, and increasing quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04866771
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Neuromuscular Diseases
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Breathing in Neuromuscular Disease
This project seeks to investigate the effects of a single acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) session on respiratory and non-respiratory motor function and EMG (electromyography) activity on patients with ALS (amyotrophic lateral…
- Trial name
- AIH-ALS (NCT03645031)
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Tolerability and Efficacy of L-Serine in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The purpose of this study is to determine the tolerability of L-Serine oral doses for ALS patients and assess preliminary indications of efficacy
- Trial name
- ALS (NCT03580616)
- Testing
- L-Serine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Elijah W. Stommel
ALS
Safety and Efficacy of Ranolazine for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Ranolazine, and how well it is tolerated in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT03472950
- Testing
- Ranolazine 500 MG, Ranolazine 1000 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
ALS
Remote Pulmonary Function Testing and Nurse Coaching in ALS
Comparison of respiratory outcomes in patients receiving telemedicine-guided remote pulmonary function testing (rPFT) with or without the additional support of nurse coaching.
- Trial name
- NCT04490148
- Testing
- remote pulmonary function testing, standard pulmonary function testing, Nurse Respiratory Health Coaching (NRHC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Phase 2, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Multicenter Study of Autologous MSC-NTF Cells in Patients With ALS
This is a multi-center, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of autologous (self) transplantation of Neurotrophic factors-secreting Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSC-NTF, NurOwn™) in…
- Trial name
- NurOwn (NCT02017912)
- Testing
- Nurown MSC-NTF cells
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Brainstorm-Cell Therapeutics
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Safety and Efficacy of Repeated Administrations of NurOwn® in ALS Patients
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of repeated administration of NurOwn® (MSC-NTF cells) therapy, which is based on transplantation of autologous bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC), which are…
- Trial name
- NCT03280056
- Testing
- NurOwn® (MSC-NTF cells), Bone Marrow aspiration
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Brainstorm-Cell Therapeutics
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Ravulizumab in ALS Participants
The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of ravulizumab for the treatment of adult participants with ALS.
- Trial name
- NCT04248465
- Testing
- Ravulizumab
- Where
- 95 sites in United States, Australia and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS
Safety and Efficacy Study of Autologous Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cell Treatment in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of autologous bone marrow-derived stem cells("HYNR-CS inj"), through intrathecal delivery for the treatment in patients with ALS. This study consists of 2 steps.
- Trial name
- NCT01363401
- Testing
- HYNR-CS inj, Control group
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Corestemchemon, Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
A Study for Patients Who Completed VITALITY-ALS (CY 4031)
The purpose of this study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of tirasemtiv in patients with ALS who had completed the double-blind placebo-controlled study of tirasemtiv in ALS (CY 4031).
- Trial name
- VIGOR-ALS (NCT02936635)
- Testing
- tirasemtiv
- Where
- 67 sites in United States, Belgium and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Cytokinetics
ALS
A Pilot Study of RNS60 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and tolerability of RNS60 in patients with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT02525471
- Testing
- RNS60
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Sabrina Paganoni, M.D.
ALS
Remote Pulmonary Function Testing in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Pilot)
The specific objective of this study is to validate the practice of remote pulmonary function testing (rPFT) conducted in the home through the use of connected mobile health devices and the Penn State Hershey ALS Telemanagement…
- Trial name
- NCT03214224
- Testing
- remote pulmonary function testing, standard pulmonary function testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Rasagiline in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
ALS is a disorder that weakens motor strength and lung function. Rapid loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord of ALS patients causes the symptoms of increasing weakness and loss of muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT01786603
- Testing
- Rasagiline
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Richard Barohn, MD
ALS
A Pilot Trial of Triheptanoin for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (PALS)
The causes of ALS are largely unknown. However, mitochondrial dysfunction, resulting in impaired energy production, oxidative stress and apoptosis, may play a key role in ALS progression.
- Trial name
- NCT03506425
- Testing
- Triheptanoin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Richard Bedlack, M.D., Ph.D.
ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Trial of Tocilizumab in ALS Subjects
This research study is being done to find out if tocilizumab, also known as Actemra™, can help with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Conditions
- ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- TCZALS-001 (NCT02469896)
- Testing
- Tocilizumab
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Barrow Neurological Institute
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Safety and Feasibility of the EyeControl Device
The EyeControl device is an eye movement-based communication device in the form of wearable glasses with connected infrared cam-era that tracks the pupil and translates blinks and movements into commands.This study is aimed to…
- Trial name
- NCT02891629
- Testing
- EyeControl device
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eyefree Assisting Communication Ltd
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
ALS Reversals - Lunasin Regimen
This is a 12-month, widely inclusive, largely virtual, single-center, open-label pilot trial utilizing a historical control group.
- Trial name
- NCT02709330
- Testing
- Lunasin Regimen, Historical control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Richard Bedlack, M.D., Ph.D.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Rasagiline in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
ALS is a disorder that weakens motor strength and lung function. Rapid loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord of ALS patients causes the symptoms of increasing weakness and loss of muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT01232738
- Testing
- rasagiline
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Yunxia Wang, MD
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Immunosuppression in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a multicenter, 15-month study evaluating the effect of immunosuppression treatment on the rate of change on the ALS Functional Rating Scale (Revised) (ALSFRS-R) score in up to 33 subjects with Amyotrophic Lateral…
- Trial name
- NIPALS2013 (NCT01884571)
- Testing
- Basiliximab, Methylprednisolone, Prednisone
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Clinical Trial Nuedexta in Subjects With ALS
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Nuedexta is effective in the treatment of symptoms (impaired speech, swallowing, and saliva control)associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT01806857
- Testing
- Nuedexta
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Center for Neurologic Study, La Jolla, California,