Found 6,933 clinical trials
Effects of Long Term Ventilation Support on the Quality of Life of ALS Patients and Their Families
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a serious rapidly progressive disease of the nervous system. The average survival from the time of diagnosis is two to three years. The patient physical and psychological sufferings in ALS are immense, and apart from Riluzole, there is no effective treatment. Care of advanced ALS …
Combined Respiratory Training in Persons With ALS
The goal of this interventional trial is to learn about lung volume recruitment (LVR) and expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) in a total of up to 39 patients diagnosed with ALS. The following aims will be addressed:Determine the impact of combined LVR and EMST on cough strength and respiratory function …
Customized Masks in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
In non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV), the interface is the primary determinant of success, as adherence and quality of therapy mainly depend on it. The aim of this study is to investigate the usefulness of a customised mask approach to minimise leakage and upper airway obstruction. It will focus on ventilator …
Randomized, Double-blind, Safety and Efficacy of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Erythropoietin is neuroprotective in animal models of neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The aim of this study was to determine the safety and feasibility of repetitive high-dose recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) therapy in ALS patients.
Plasmapheresis in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis With Autoantibody Against NRIP
Patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) having anti-NRIP autoantibody showed titer-dependent detrimental Effects. Plasmapheresis might benefit this subgroup of patients via removal of anti-NRIP autoantibody
Continuous Measurement of Activity in Patients With Muscle Pathology and in Control Subjects. ActiSLA Part.
ActiSLA is a monocentric academic study. Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may be included on a voluntary basis. The investigators plan to include a group of approximately 20 patients with ALS.The investigators have planned to assess patient every three months for a year. On each visit, participants will undergo a …
Anticipated Patient and Caregiver Burden
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative neurological disease that causes progressive motor disability and is life threatening within a few years. The severity of the disease, the progressive loss of autonomy that leads to dependence on family and caregivers, and the lack of effective treatment sometimes leads patients to …
Oral Intake of Enteral Nutrition Formula Preceding Placement and Feeding Via GTube and Its Impact on Formula Intolerance in pALS
The main objective of the proposed study is to evaluate if oral intake of EN formula preceding Gtube placement will impact tolerance upon placement and feeding via Gtube in pALS. This single arm intervention study all participants will receive the intervention and researchers will utilize validated indicators combined with clinical …
ECoG BMI for Motor and Speech Control
Test the feasibility of using electrocorticography (ECoG) signals to control complex devices for motor and speech control in adults severely affected by neurological disorders.
Safety and Dosimetry of a New Radiotracer to Detect Misfolded SOD1 Associated With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a rare neurodegenerative disease resulting in loss, primarily, of the motor neurons in the motor cortex, brainstem and spinal cord. It currently affects 3 of every 100,000 people in the US. Currently, there is no diagnostic tool for ALS, …
