Study Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to determine if a smartphone application would be helpful in collecting research data to better inform us about ALS disease progression. This study asks each participant to use a smartphone application for a few minutes each week to answer a questionnaire and complete a voice recording. This is a pilot study in which a smartphone application was designed and customized for use in ALS clinical trials.
Study Status:
Recruiting
Disease:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) , Familial ALS , Sporadic ALS , Healthy Volunteer , Healthy Volunteer with a Family History of ALS
Study Type:
Observational
Type of Intervention:
N/A
Intervention Name:
N/A
Placebo:
N/A
Phase:
N/A
Study Chair(s)/Principal Investigator(s):
James Berry, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital
Clinicaltrials.gov ID:
Neals Affiliated?
No
Coordinating Center Contact Information
Massachusetts General Hospital
Alison Clark / email hidden; JavaScript is required / 617-726-4284
55 Fruit Street
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114 United States
Full Study Summary:
Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking individuals to participate in a research study enrolling under the direction of James Berry, MD, MPH. The study is funded by Philanthropy, a NIH Grant, and the Neurological Clinical Research Institute. This study is recruiting adults with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) who are smartphone users and are able to download and use a smartphone application. All visits can now be conducted remotely over the phone.
Study Sponsor:
Philanthropy, NIH Grant, and the Neurological Clinical Research Institute
Participant Duration:
1 year
Estimated Study Start Date:
07 / 20 / 2016
Posting Last Modified Date:
12 / 01 / 2022
Date Study Added to neals.org:
12 / 08 / 2016
For more information, visit https://clinicaltrials.partners.org/study/9989
Minimum Age:
18
Can participants use Riluzole?
Yes
The study is currently recruiting participants who meet the following guideline:
Adults with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and ability to download and use the smartphone application on their smartphone device (iPhone or Android).
Massachusetts General Hospital
Alison Clark / 617-726-4284 / email hidden; JavaScript is required
Amrita Iyer / 617-643-9550 / email hidden; JavaScript is required
Boston, Massachusetts
02114
United States