Painless muscle test could speed up ALS diagnosis

NCT ID NCT05104710

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study aims to see if a quick, painless measurement of muscle activity can help doctors diagnose ALS earlier and more accurately. Researchers will test this new method on 650 people, including those with ALS symptoms, healthy volunteers, and ALS patients followed over time. The goal is to improve diagnosis and track how the disease progresses.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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  • University of California Center for Clinical Research

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    Irvine, California, 92697, United States

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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  • Washington University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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