Clinical trials: Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Spinal Cord Injuries, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Effects of Remote Ischemic Conditioning on Hand Use in Individuals With SCI and ALS
Rehabilitation interventions such as physical training and neural stimulation after spinal cord injury (SCI) have been shown to increase neural plasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT03851302
- Testing
- Active Remote Ischemic Conditioning, Isometric hand exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bronx VA Medical Center
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Safety and Efficacy Study of Creatine and Tamoxifen in Volunteers With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of high dose creatine and two dosages of tamoxifen treatment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- SDALS-001 (NCT01257581)
- Testing
- creatine, tamoxifen
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Nazem Atassi
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
Ventilatory Investigation of Tirasemtiv and Assessment of Longitudinal Indices After Treatment for a Year
This study assessed the effect of tirasemtiv versus placebo on respiratory function in patients with ALS.
- Trial name
- VITALITY-ALS (NCT02496767)
- Testing
- Tirasemtiv
- Where
- 81 sites in United States, Belgium and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 744 people
- Sponsor
- Cytokinetics
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen F ABBV-CLS-7262
The HEALEY ALS Platform Trial is a perpetual multi-center, multi-regimen clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational products for the treatment of ALS.
- Trial name
- NCT05740813
- Testing
- ABBV-CLS-7262 Dose 1, ABBV-CLS-7262 Dose 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 310 people
- Sponsor
- Merit E. Cudkowicz, MD
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Clinical Trial of Ezogabine (Retigabine) in ALS Subjects
This study evaluates the effect of retigabine (600 mg/day, 900 mg/day, or placebo) on motor neuron activity in people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The total study duration is approximately 14 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT02450552
- Testing
- Ezogabine
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brian Wainger
Muscle Cramps in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Mexiletine for the Treatment of Muscle Cramps in ALS
The purpose of this study is to determine if mexiletine is effective for the treatment of muscle cramps in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT01811355
- Testing
- Mexiletine
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Bjorn Oskarsson, MD
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study of Standard Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) and Low Expiratory Pressure NIPPV in ALS Patients
The purpose of the study is to test whether noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) without expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) (inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP)-only) will result in an increase in…
- Trial name
- NCT01154283
- Testing
- Viasys® Healthcare, Pulmonetic Systems, lap-top ventilator (LTV machine)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Kirsten Gruis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate AL001 in C9orf72-Associated ALS
A phase 2 double-blind, placebo-controlled study of AL001 in participants with C9orf72-associated ALS.
- Trial name
- NCT05053035
- Testing
- AL001
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Alector Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Pilot Study of Inosine in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a single center, open label, 12-week study of inosine treatment. Inosine treatment leads to an increase in the levels of urate (uric acid) in the blood.
- Trial name
- NCT02288091
- Testing
- Inosine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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
Parkinson Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study of AMDX-2011P as a Retinal Tracer in Subjects With Neurodegenerative Diseases Associated With Amyloidogenic Proteinopathy
The purpose of this research study is to assess safety and tolerability of a single intravenous (given through a vein) dose of the investigational retinal tracer AMDX-2011P in patients with neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's…
- Trial name
- PROBE (NCT05542576)
- Testing
- AMDX2011P
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Amydis Inc.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
T-regulatory Cells in ALS
This study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 2a trial to study the biological activity, safety, and tolerability of regulatory T Lymphocytes (Tregs) taken and expanded outside of the body and returned back to the same…
- Trial name
- Tregs in ALS (NCT04055623)
- Testing
- Monthly autologous Treg cells infusions + 3 times per week Interleukin-2 injections
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
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
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Efficacy and Safety Study of MCI-186 for Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The primary objective of this study is to confirm the efficacy of 60 mg of MCI-186 via intravenous drip once a day in patients with ALS based on the changes in the revised ALS functional rating scale (ALSFRS-R) scores after 24…
- Trial name
- NCT00330681
- Testing
- MCI-186
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Shionogi
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.
ALS
Efficacy and Safety Extension Study of Oral Edaravone Administered in Subjects With ALS
To evaluate and compare the efficacy of two dosing regimens of oral edaravone in subjects with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), based on the time from the randomization date in Study MT-1186-A02 to at least a 12-point…
- Trial name
- NCT05151471
- Testing
- MT-1186
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Shionogi
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Open-Label, Safety and Tolerability Extension Study of KNS-760704 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (CL211)
This is an open-label, multi-center study designed to extend the evaluation of the safety, tolerability, and clinical effects of oral administration of KNS-760704 in patients with ALS.
- Trial name
- CL211 (NCT00931944)
- Testing
- KNS-760704
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Knopp Biosciences
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Respiratory Muscle Weakness
ALS and Airway Clearance (ALSAC) Therapy
Patients will receive one of three respiratory therapy interventions for airway clearance assistance: 1) High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) and mechanical insufflation/exsufflation (MIE), 2) HFCWO or 3) MIE.
- Trial name
- ALSAC (NCT04947436)
- Testing
- High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation, Mechanical insufflation/exsufflation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Transmembrane Electromyography (TM-EMG) for the Assessment of Neuromuscular Function in the Oropharynx
This is a pilot study to examine the diagnostic utility of a novel transmembrane surface sensor, and compare signals obtained with the transmembrane sensor to conventional needle EMG signals from healthy volunteers to those with…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophies, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT03986671
- Testing
- Transmembrane EMG Oropharynx Probe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Powell Mansfield Inc.