Digital Speech Markers for Monitoring ALS in Spanish Speakers (NCT07341334)
Developing Digital Speech Biomarkers of Bulbar Disease Decline in Spanish-Speaking Persons With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to learn how speech and breathing change over time in Spanish-speaking individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared to age- and gender-matched individuals without ALS. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can speech and breathing measures collected through a smartphone application serve as reliable digital biomarkers to track bulbar disease decline in Spanish-speaking people with ALS? How do these measures differ between individuals with ALS and those without ALS? Researchers will compare Spanish-speaking participants with ALS to age- and gender-matched healthy controls to see if specific speech and breathing features can identify or predict bulbar decline. Participants will: Use a Spanish-language smartphone application to record speech and breathing tasks over time. Complete assessments of speech, breathing, and functional abilities (e.g., ALS Functional Rating Scale). Provide data that will be compared to caregiver reports and clinical outcomes to validate new digital biomarkers.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cathy J Husman ALS Center at Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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)
- Cathy J Husman ALS Center at Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (954) 857-5346
Email: vnavarre@nova.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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💡 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.