Brain scans and walking tests reveal how ALS disrupts movement

NCT ID NCT01874808

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at how people with ALS start walking and keep their balance. Researchers compared patients with and without balance problems, plus healthy volunteers, using walking tests and brain scans. The goal was to understand the brain changes behind movement difficulties, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Pitié-Salpétrière, Département des Maladies du Système Nerveux 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital

    Paris, 75013, France

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