A Widely Inclusive, Hybrid-Decentralized Pilot Trial Utilizing β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate to Lower IGFBP7 Levels in People With ALS (NCT07589764)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is an open label trial of a supplement called HMB in patients with ALS. The researchers are evaluating its safety and tolerability, as well as its ability to lower insulin-like growth-factor binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) and Neurofilament light chain levels (NFL) and to slow ALS Functional Rating Scale, Revised (ALSFRS-R) progression.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "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 (2 Sites)
- Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina
- Temple University — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (919) 613-2681
Email: alsresearch@duke.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.