Study Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to collect DNA, RNA, Serum, Plasma and CSF samples from donors with ALS that will be utilized to delineate vulnerability markers for the disease, enhance the understanding of treatment response and side effects and develop new targets for future drug development.
Study Status:
Recruiting
Disease:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) , Familial ALS , Sporadic 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):
John Flax, MD (PrecisionMed)
Clinicaltrials.gov ID:
Neals Affiliated?
No
Coordinating Center Contact Information
PrecisionMed
Anna Kaur / email hidden; JavaScript is required / 619-797-6851
132 N Acacia Ave #1104
Solana Beach, California, 91942 United States
Full Study Summary:
This is a single or multiple visit study to evaluate clinical severity and collect DNA/RNA/SERUM/ PLASMA/CSF from donors with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related disorders. Donors will have diagnostic as well as severity evaluating clinical rating scales. Donors who elect to return for additional visits will be seen every 4 months. Study visits consist of administration of rating scales, clinical data and blood + CSF collection.
Study Sponsor:
PrecisionMed
Participant Duration:
At least 1 visit, but allowed to return for follow up visits if patient so chooses. Visits are conducted at treating physician’s clinic as a normal standard of care visit.
Estimated Enrollment:
500
Estimated Study Completion Date:
01 / 01 / 2025
Posting Last Modified Date:
04 / 15 / 2021
Date Study Added to neals.org:
04 / 15 / 2021
Minimum Age:
18
Can participants use Riluzole?
Yes
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