Clinical trials: Motor Neuron Diseases, open to volunteers
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
[18F]ACI-19626 PET in TDP-43 Proteinopathies
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether we can reliably and safely measure the accumulation of pathological protein TDP-43 [involved in rare forms of dementia such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and in amyotrophic…
- Conditions
- Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), TDP-43 Proteinopathies, Suspected Limbic Predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE)
- Trial name
- NCT06891716
- Testing
- [18F]ACI-19626
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AC Immune SA
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Bacillus Coagulans
A Study on the Addition of Alsum30 for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
This single-center, open-label pilot study will enroll approximately 15 adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to assess the safety and tolerability of adding Alsum30 to their care.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Bacillus Coagulans, Dietary Supplement, Sulforaphane
- Trial name
- NCT07922031
- Testing
- Sulforaphane and Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Liu Qing
Dementia, Motor Neuron Disease
Digital App for Speech & Health Monitoring
Many people living with neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, motor neuron disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease (PD), suffer from speech problems.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Motor Neuron Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06450418
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Onasemnogene Abeparvovec (Zolgensma) Intrathecal Injection in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients
This study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of onasemnogene abeparvovec intrathecal injection in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients in clinical practice in Japan.
- Trial name
- NCT07767890
- Where
- 4 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine Oral Preparation of C. Cicadae in the Treatment of ALS Patients With Elevated Plasma Sphingolipids
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness and functional decline.
- Trial name
- NCT07467746
- Testing
- C. cicadae, Control
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS
Intestinal Microbiome Transplant in ALS
This is a 24-week study of intestinal microbiome transplant in people with ALS. All participants will be evaluated clinically in person for 4 visits. Blood and mailed/ fresh stool samples will also be collected.
- Trial name
- NCT07017946
- Testing
- MTP-101C
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
The Swedish BioFINDER 2 Study
The Swedish BioFINDER 2 study is a new study that will launch in 2017 and extends the previous cohorts of BioFINDER 1 study (www.biofinder.se). BioFINDER 1 is used e.g.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- BioFINDER2 (NCT03174938)
- Testing
- Flutemetamol F18 Injection, [18F]-RO6958948, Elecsys (Roche) Abeta42, Ttau and Ptau
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 2,950 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy and School Transitions
A qualitative questionnaire-based study to explore the experiences of children and young people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and their families regarding school transition and educational participation.
- Trial name
- NCT07720518
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust
Muscular Dystrophy, Peripheral Neuropathy
Investigational Use of Neuromuscular Ultrasound
Background: Current techniques used to measure the health and function of a person s nerves and muscles are generally effective, but they do have limits.
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Motor Neuron Disorder, Normal Physiology
- Trial name
- NCT05237973
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Tongue-strengthening Exercises in People With ALS.
This study is testing a tongue exercise program for people living with ALS to see if it can help support speech and swallowing. All participants will receive the treatment, and researchers will measure changes over time by…
- Trial name
- NCT07295990
- Testing
- Isometric Lingual Strength Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Nerve Growth Factor Encapsulated With 2-methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Nanocapsules in the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one of the most lethal neurodegenerative diseases, with most patients dying from respiratory failure 3-5 years after the onset.
- Trial name
- NATURAL (NCT06391645)
- Testing
- Nerve Growth Factor
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Stroke, Able Bodied
Stimulation-Based Modulation of Spinal and Cortical Sensory Pathways
The goal of this study is to assess cervical (neck) reflexes by intra-operatively stimulating the neck nerve roots to evoke motor responses through their connections to spinal motoneurons.
- Trial name
- NCT07401186
- Testing
- Bipolar Neural Stimulation Electrode
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peter C. Gerszten, MD
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacodynamics of PLL001 in ALS Patients
FIH, Phase 1/2, multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study with an optional open-label dosing extension to assess the safety, tolerability, efficacy, and Pharmacodynamics (PD) of single or multiple (up to 48…
- Trial name
- NCT06513546
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- PLL TX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Upper Motor Neuron Disease
Tracking Self-Reported Functional Needs and Quality of Life
The study aims to characterize the population of Cionic Neural Sleeve users and assess their health-related quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07284810
- Testing
- Cionic Neural Sleeve System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Cionic, Inc.
Motor Neuron Disease, Muscular Disease
Study of Inherited Neurological Disorders
This study is designed to learn more about the natural history of inherited neurological disorders and the role of heredity in their development.
- Conditions
- Motor Neuron Disease, Muscular Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Peripheral Nervous System Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00004568
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Mali
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
French Register of Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The primary objectives of the study are to obtain clinically meaningful data on survival and outcomes of all the patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) 5q types 1 through 4 (according to international classification), being…
- Trial name
- SMA (NCT04177134)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Virtual Reality for Anxiety Management in Persons With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Virtual Reality (VR) is gaining traction as a new and innovative leisure to augment healthcare services. Several benefits of the leisure experience, such as distraction and full sensory immersion, have demonstrated a potential to…
- Trial name
- VR ALS (NCT07473765)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Guided Breathing Exercise
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Horizon Health Network
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Study to Learn More About the Long-Term Safety of Tofersen (Qalsody) in Participants With Superoxide Dismutase 1 (SOD-1) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
In this study, researchers will learn more about the safety of tofersen, also known as Qalsody®. This is a drug available for doctors to prescribe for participant with a certain type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known…
- Trial name
- NCT07259980
- Testing
- Tofersen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of EXG001-307 in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate safety and efficacy of intrathecal delivery of EXG001-307 as a treatment of spinal muscular atrophy .
- Trial name
- NCT06888661
- Testing
- EXG001-307 injection
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Jiayin Biotech Ltd
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Metabolic Parameters in AIS, CAIS, PAIS and MAIS
Androgen Receptor, Implications for Health and Wellbeing: Natural History Study of Individuals With Androgen Insensitivity
Background: Androgen effects in humans are usually (but not always) mediated by the androgen receptor which is coded for by the androgen receptor gene (AR gene).
- Conditions
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Metabolic Parameters in AIS, CAIS, PAIS and MAIS, Tumor Formation in AIS, CAIS, PAIS and MAIS, Sexual Function AIS, CAIS, PAIS and MAIS
- Trial name
- NCT04708431
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)