ALS

This study is testing whether stem cells taken from a person's own bone marrow and then given back through the veins and nose can improve brain and nerve function. It includes 500 people with various conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and nerve damage. The goal is …

This 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…

This early study tests a brain-computer implant placed through blood vessels to help people with ALS control external devices using their thoughts. Ten participants with ALS and arm weakness will be followed for safety and device function. The goal is to restore some independence…

This study tests a brain-computer implant (BCI) that lets people with ALS or motor neuron disease control digital devices using only their thoughts. Ten participants will receive the implant, and researchers will monitor safety and how well the device works over one year. The goa…

This early-stage trial tests a new medicine, AMX0114, in 48 adults with ALS. The drug aims to reduce a protein called calpain-2, which may damage nerves. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug, not yet to prove it works.

This early-stage trial tests the safety of siplizumab, a drug that may calm the immune system, in 48 adults newly diagnosed with ALS. Researchers will monitor side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The goal is to see if it is safe enough for larger studies.

This program offers the drug ibudilast (MN-166) to people with ALS who cannot join other clinical trials. Participants take the drug by mouth, starting at a lower dose and increasing. The goal is to see if ibudilast can slow the progression of ALS. The program also collects blood…

This early-stage trial tests whether a special helmet that uses focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier to deliver an anti-inflammatory drug (IVIg) directly to the motor cortex in people with ALS. Six participants will receive two doses of IVIg, with the second…

This study looks at whether starting noninvasive ventilation (a breathing mask) at home works as well as starting it in the hospital for people with ALS who have chronic breathing problems. Researchers will track how many hours patients use the device and whether their blood carb…

This study tests two types of breathing exercises together in people with ALS. The goal is to see if these exercises can improve cough strength and breathing, and reduce shortness of breath. Up to 34 people with ALS will participate, and the study also looks at how the exercises …

This study uses special PET scans to measure inflammation in the brains of people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers will compare these scans to those from healthy volunteers to see if inflammation levels differ. The goal is to d…

This 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…

This study is for people with ALS and healthy volunteers. It uses brain and spine MRI scans and blood tests to find markers that show how the disease progresses. The goal is to develop better tools to measure ALS over time. About 90 participants will be followed for up to one yea…

This early study tests whether a brain implant can help people with severe paralysis from conditions like ALS, spinal cord injury, or stroke control devices using their thoughts. The implant records brain signals to decode text or synthesized speech. Only 3 adults will participat…

This study investigates whether brain surface recordings can decode Mandarin Chinese speech, including tones, from imagined speech. About 50 participants with brain tumors or epilepsy will have temporary electrodes placed during surgery, and 10 people with severe speech loss will…

This study enrolls family members of people with inherited ALS who do not yet have symptoms. Participants receive genetic counseling and testing, and are followed yearly to track when and how symptoms might appear. The goal is to gather information that could one day lead to trea…