Status:

COMPLETED

Study of ALS Reversals 2: Genetic Analyses

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Collaborating Sponsors:

CReATe Consortium (funded by NIH/NCATS/NINDS)

Conditions:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Progressive Muscular Atrophy

Eligibility:

All Genders

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to try to understand why reversals of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and primary muscular atrophy (PMA) take place. The study will enroll patients with ALS or PMA rev...

Detailed Description

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating motor neuron disease that typically causes rapidly progressive muscle weakness, disability and premature death. In spite of a large number of attem...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Prior participation in Documentation of Known ALS Reversals (Duke IRB Pro00076395)
  • Confirmation of ALS or PMA (primary muscular atrophy) diagnosis through medical record review (previously documented in Documentation of Known ALS Reversals protocol)
  • Sustained, robust improvement on at least one objective ALS outcomes measure (ex. ALSFRS-R, FVC, strength testing, EMG) (previously documented in Documentation of Known ALS Reversals protocol)
  • Able to understand English

Exclusion

  • History of cognitive impairment severe enough to preclude informed consent, reported by patient on direct questioning or as suspected by research personnel from Documentation of Known ALS Reversals (Duke IRB Pro00076395) study data
  • Prior participation in the Phenotype Genotype and Biomarkers in ALS and Related Disorders (RDCRN #8001) protocol

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 22 2018

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

26 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03464903

Start Date

June 22 2018

End Date

December 1 2023

Last Update

January 11 2024

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Duke ALS Clinic / DUSOM Dept of Neurology / DUHS

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705