Systems Biology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: ALS; ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; Industry

Identifiers

NCT07007390

V234

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this observational study is to identify molecular features in multiple clinical samples and/or the patient environment that are associated with ALS. Participants will collect biological samples and answer questionnaires regarding their health at each appointment with their ALS practitioner.

Enrollment: 20 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patient of Dr. Espíndola at UFSC

Exclusion criteria

Trial design

20 participants in 2 patient groups

ALS Cohort

Description:

Patients of Dr. Espíndola at UFSC that are diagnosed with ALS and meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Control Cohort

Description:

Those that meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria, do not have ALS, and generally are healthy.