Clinical trials: Lou Gehrig's Disease
ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Controlling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Motor Neuron Excitability Study
Following completion of the ALS Early Feasibility Study of the MyoRegulator® device for treatment of ALS (NCT06165172), the CALM study will further assess the feasibility of the MyoRegulator® device to treat ALS in an expanded…
- Trial name
- CALM (NCT06649955)
- Testing
- Multi-site direct current stimulation (DCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- PathMaker Neurosystems Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Safety and Tolerability Study of KNS-760704 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This was a 2-part study of dexpramipexole in patients with ALS. Part 1 was a randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and clinical effects of oral administration of 3 dosage levels…
- Trial name
- CL201 (NCT00647296)
- Testing
- Dexpramipexole 50 mg/day, Dexpramipexole 150 mg/day, Dexpramipexole 300 mg/day
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Knopp Biosciences
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease
Supported Treadmill Ambulation Training (STAT) for Patients Diagnosed With Amyotrophic Lateral Aclerosis
The purpose of this study is to find out if supervised exercise training using a treadmill with partial weight support is safe and has an impact on gait and function of persons with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease, Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00956488
- Testing
- Treadmill Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study Evaluating TCH346 and Placebo Administered Once Daily in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a global multicenter study designed to evaluate the safety and clinical effects of 4 oral doses of TCH346 (1.0, 2.5, 7.5, and 15 mg) compared to placebo in patients with mild or mild to moderate stages of ALS.
- Trial name
- NCT00072709
- Testing
- TCH346
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 551 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Phase 3 Study of Dexpramipexole in ALS
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dexpramipexole (150 mg twice daily) is safe and effective in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT01281189)
- Testing
- Dexpramipexole
- Where
- 82 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 942 people
- Sponsor
- Knopp Biosciences
C9orf72 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Frontotemporal Dementia
Safety and Therapeutic Potential of the FDA-approved Drug Metformin for C9orf72 ALS/FTD
The primary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of Metformin in subjects with C9orf72 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis administered for 24 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT04220021
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig Disease
MRG-001 in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The proposed study is an Open-Label, Single-Dose Study to Assess the Safety, and Pharmacodynamics (PD) signals of MRG-001 in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig Disease, Motor Neuron Disease, Motor Neuron Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06315608
- Testing
- MRG-001
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- MedRegen LLC
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Clinical Trial of SB-509 in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of the investigational drug, SB-509 on progression of the disease in subjects with ALS
- Trial name
- ALS (NCT00748501)
- Testing
- SB-509
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Sangamo Therapeutics
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS
Expanded Access Protocol of BHV-0223 for Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This is an open label expanded access protocol for the treatment of up to approximately 250 adult patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who have difficulty swallowing oral riluzole tablets and may be able to derive…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, Lou Gehrig Disease, Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03537807
- Testing
- Riluzole
- Sponsor
- Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Developing New Ways to Detect Respiratory Impairment Early in ALS
The goal of this observational study is to develop new ways to detect early changes associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07844590
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen E SLS-005 - Trehalose
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
- NCT05136885
- Testing
- SLS-005
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Merit E. Cudkowicz, MD
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Efficacy and Safety of Masitinib Versus Placebo in the Treatment of ALS Patients
The objective is to compare the efficacy and safety of masitinib in combination with riluzole versus matched placebo in combination with riluzole for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT03127267
- Testing
- Masitinib (6.0), Riluzole, Masitinib (4.5)
- Where
- 56 sites in United States, Belgium and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 495 people
- Sponsor
- AB Science
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Sialorrhea
Study of Myobloc in the Treatment of Sialorrhea (Drooling) in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of Myobloc in ALS patients who are having excessive drooling. The primary goal of the study is to determine if the patient perceives a benefit from the Myobloc in…
- Trial name
- NCT00125203
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc), Injection of salivary glands
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen I NUZ-001
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
- NCT07410806
- Testing
- NUZ-001
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Merit E. Cudkowicz, MD
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, Lou Gehrig Disease
Rehabilitation in SOD1 ALS Treated With Tofersen
The primary objective of this study is to document and describe the effects of a personalized rehabilitation program for patients with SOD1 ALS participating in the tofersen expanded access program.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig Disease, Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05725759
- Testing
- Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia
Genetic Study of Familial and Sporadic ALS/Motor Neuron Disease, Miyoshi Myopathy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders
The investigators laboratory has been studying families with a history of ALS for more than 30 years and is continuing to use new ways to understand how genes may play a role in ALS, motor neuron disease and other neuromuscular…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, PLS, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01459302
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Analysis of Human ALS Tissues and Registry of ALS Patients
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive, terminal condition of muscle weakness that is associated with degeneration of neurons in the spinal cord and brain.
- Trial name
- NCT05067179
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS
Open-label Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability and PK of BHV-0223 in ALS
Phase 1, open-label study of BHV-0223 in ALS.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, Lou Gehrig Disease, Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03520517
- Testing
- BHV-0223
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease
Validation of Biomarkers in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The purpose of this study is to collect 650 blood and 300 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), pure lower or upper motor neuron diseases, as well as other neurodegenerative…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- BIO_ALS-01 (NCT00677768)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 475 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital