Progressive muscular atrophy
MONDO:0018687A rare, milder form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is characterized by a slowly progressive clinical course. Signs and symptoms include muscle weakness, atrophy, and fasciculation.
Also known as: PMA, pure progressive muscular atrophy
18 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Brain chip breakthrough: paralysis patients may control devices with thought
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a brain implant that records and stimulates brain areas to help adults with severe paralysis (from spinal cord injury, ALS, or stroke) control assistive devices like computers or wheelchairs. The main goal is to check safety, and researchers will also see if part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind-Controlled tablets: brain implant trial aims to give voice to the paralyzed
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a brain-computer interface called BrainGate for people with paralysis from conditions like ALS or spinal cord injury. A small sensor is placed in the brain to interpret movement-related signals, allowing users to control a tablet computer just by thin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Smart trial takes on MND: could existing drugs slow the disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several already-approved drugs to see if they can slow down motor neuron disease (MND) and help people live longer. About 1150 adults with MND will be randomly assigned to receive one of the study drugs or a placebo. The trial uses a flexible design, allowing ine…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can brain zaps and video games slow ALS?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for people with motor neuron disease (ALS) that combines personalized brain stimulation with mixed reality exercise games. The goal is to slow disease progression and improve quality of life. One hundred adults with mild to moderate ALS will be ran…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Your phone could detect dementia: new app listens for clues
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smartphone app that records and analyzes speech to help diagnose and monitor neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and motor neuron disease. Researchers will compare speech patterns from 150 people with these …
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:42 UTC
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Shocking muscles to move: new exercise hope for nerve disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can help adults with neuromuscular diseases like ALS, SMA, and muscular dystrophy exercise safely. Because these conditions weaken the nerves that control muscles, traditional exercise is often too hard. W…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study seeks to uncover links between ALS and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens 360 adults with neurodegenerative disorders like ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and progressive supranuclear palsy. Researchers will use medical history, physical exams, memory tests, movement analysis, MRI scans, and other tests to find common features and diff…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive data dive aims to unlock ALS mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers information from the medical records of 1,200 people with ALS and similar conditions. Researchers will use this data to better understand the disease and improve future studies. No experimental treatments are given—the goal is simply to learn from real-world pa…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive data bank launched to unlock secrets of ALS and motor neuron diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of health information from 5,000 people with ALS and other motor neuron diseases. Participants share details like symptoms, test results, and disease progression during regular clinic visits. The de-identified data is then shared with resea…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Mind-Controlled devices: new study aims to help paralysis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) can help people with motor disorders, such as spinal cord injury or stroke, control assistive devices using their thoughts. Researchers will record brain signals with EEG and use machine learning to interpr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Massive ALS data bank launches to speed up research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowCAPTURE ALS is a long-term study that collects health data and biological samples from 150 people with ALS and related conditions. The goal is to create a shared resource for researchers worldwide to better understand the disease and develop new treatments. No experimental drugs …
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Sniffing out Parkinson's: new study uses nose, blood, and urine to catch disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early markers of Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and Lewy body dementia by analyzing samples from the nose, blood, and urine. Researchers will compare results from 180 people with these conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC