Analysis of Human ALS Tissues and Registry of ALS Patients (NCT05067179)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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. This devastating disorder afflicts people in the prime of their lives. At the present time, there are no cures for this disorder, and current treatments are marginal at best. Despite years of intensive research, a fundamental understanding of this disease is still lacking. There is a need to identify both reliable markers of disease progression and effective treatments. The goal of this research is to bring a greater understanding of ALS patients closer to the research studies that can lead to new hypotheses and approaches.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 18 Years to 90 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (312) 413-7908
Email: afasawe@ilstu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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- Regulatory T Cells for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis — New York, New York
- Rho Kinase Inhibitor in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (REAL) — Phoenix, Arizona
- TRIAL READY (Clinical Trial Readiness) — Miami, Florida
- Phase III Trial of AMX0035 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Treatment — Phoenix, Arizona
- Personalized Antisense Oligonucleotide for a Single Participant With CHCHD10 ALS — New York, New York
Explore by condition: All Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.