Can a common alcoholism drug help slow ALS? new trial begins

This early-stage study tests the safety of acamprosate, a drug used for alcohol dependence, in 30 adults with ALS who have a specific mutation in the C9orf72 gene. Participants take the pill three times daily for 24 weeks and undergo regular checkups, breathing tests, and spinal fluid collection. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it might slow the worsening of muscle function.