Clinical trials: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Social Cognition
Social Cognition in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Charcot disease, is a neurodegenerative disease evidenced by gradual paralysis of the muscles involved in voluntary motor function.
- Trial name
- COSISLA (NCT04406675)
- Testing
- neuropsychological test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Riluzole Oral Soluble Film (ROSF) Swallowing Safety in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The primary objective is to evaluate the effect, if any, of a single 50 mg dose of Riluzole Oral Soluble Film (ROSF) on swallowing safety in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
- Trial name
- ROSF (NCT03679975)
- Testing
- Riluzole Oral Soluble film (ROSF) 50 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Aquestive Therapeutics
ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Phase 1 Study to Investigate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Fosigotifator in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Fosigotifator is an investigational drug being researched for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. This is an up to 156-week, 2-part study.
- Trial name
- NCT04948645
- Testing
- Fosigotifator
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
PatientSpot Formerly Known as ArthritisPower
Patient Power is a patient research network and database (registry) to collect prospective information about demographics, self-reported diagnoses and medications, and willingness to participate in research from participants with…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, Gout
- Trial name
- NCT03840928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Healthy Living Foundation
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Spinal Cord Associative Plasticity for ALS
Veterans are at higher risk than non-Veterans of falling ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The investigators have shown that synchronized stimulation over the brain and cervical spinal cord can temporarily strengthen…
- Trial name
- NCT06172621
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Associative Plasticity (SCAP), Upper extremity task-oriented exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Nutritional Deficiency, Neuro-Degenerative Disease
Nutritional Prognostic Factors in ALS
Background. Several nutritional factors have been evaluated as prognostic factors for survival in ALS patients at earlier stages of the disease [body mass index (BMI), body composition expressed as fat free mass (FFM), fat mass…
- Conditions
- Nutritional Deficiency, Neuro-Degenerative Disease, Gastrostomy
- Trial name
- PEG-ALS (NCT03487536)
- Testing
- Nutritional assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bari
Depression, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
SSRIs vs. TCAs for Depression in ALS Patients
Depression is seen in 9-11% of ALS patients and adequate and proper treatment is needed. In this study, ALS patients will be screened for depression using self-reported multiple choice questionnaire.
- Trial name
- NCT02851914
- Testing
- Tricyclic Antidepressants ("TCA"), Selective Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors ("SSRI")
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Intraventricular Transplantation of Mesenchymal Stem Cell in Patients With ALS
ALS is a debilitating disease with varied etiology characterized by rapidly progressive weakness, muscle atrophy and fasciculations, muscle spasticity, difficulty speaking (dysarthria), difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and…
- Trial name
- NCT01759784
- Testing
- Intraventricular injection
- Where
- Iran
- Sponsor
- Royan Institute
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Dose Escalation and Safety Study of Human Spinal Cord Derived Neural Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The study is to determine the feasibility, safety, toxicity, and maximum tolerated (safe) dose of human spinal derived neural stem cell transplantation for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT01730716
- Testing
- Human spinal cord stem cell implantation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Neuralstem Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study to Assess the Effects of PTC857 Treatment in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS
This study will assess the efficacy and safety of PTC857 treatment in participants diagnosed with ALS.
- Trial name
- CARDINALS (NCT05349721)
- Testing
- PTC857
- Where
- 55 sites in United States, Argentina and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
ALS
Talampanel for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, tolerability and safety of oral administration of talampanel compared to a placebo in subjects with ALS.
- Trial name
- ALS (NCT00696332)
- Testing
- Talampanel
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 559 people
- Sponsor
- Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Bulbar Disease
Molecular Imaging Modality by Positron Emission Tomography Using 18F-X : Study of Microglial Activation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
PET imaging of activated microglia offers a tool of investigation of a range of brain diseases where neuroinflammation is a component. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is the most frequent motoneuronal disease in adult.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Bulbar Disease, Spinal Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00563537
- Testing
- 18F-X PET SCAN
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Perception of Unpleasant Sensations During Study Procedures in ALS Patients
Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is considered a traumatic life event for both the patient and their next-of-kin/carers, due to the lack of treatment.
- Trial name
- PESALS (NCT06325865)
- Testing
- Interview
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Frequency of SOD1 and C9orf72 Gene Mutations in French ALS
The purpose of the study is to determine the frequency of mutations in the C9orf72 and SOD1 genes in the incident population of ALS patients followed in the FILSLAN centres
- Trial name
- GENIALS (NCT04819555)
- Testing
- Blood
- Where
- 20 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Development of Targeted RNA-Seq for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Diagnosis
Genetic diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) could identify the origin of the disease, potentially allowing the patient to pursue targeted/gene therapy.
- Trial name
- ROSA (NCT06083584)
- Testing
- RNA sequencing
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
A Biospecimen and Clinical Data Study on Patients for Drug & Biomarker Discovery
The purpose of this research project is to collect and store blood samples and clinical data. Researchers can then use the stored samples in future studies.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01592552
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanguine Biosciences
Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD), ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Biofluid Research on Age-Related or Inherited Neurodegeneration
The aim of this study is to contribute to and continue to sustain a repository of blood samples, nucleic acid (DNA and/or RNA) samples, family history information, and other demographic information from individuals with…
- Conditions
- Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD), ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), Familial Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (fFTLD)
- Trial name
- BRAIN (NCT07798700)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease
Physiological Flow of Liquids Used in Dysphagia Management (Neuro)
For individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Parkinson disease, swallowing impairment (i.e., dysphagia) is a common and serious symptom.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT03192358
- Testing
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Examination, Tongue Strength Measurement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Biological Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of an autologous bone marrow-derived stem/progenitor cells infusion in the subjects with diagnosed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
- Trial name
- NeuStem-ALS (NCT02193893)
- Testing
- Biological: Cell-based therapeutics, Symptomatic treatment of ALS
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin