New drug tested to slow ALS progression

NCT ID NCT00415519

Summary

This study tested whether a drug called MCI-186 could help control the progression of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). It involved 25 people with moderate ALS who received either the drug or a placebo through daily IV infusions for 24 weeks. Researchers measured changes in physical function, breathing ability, and safety to see if the treatment was effective and well-tolerated.

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