Scientists scan brains to unlock the mystery of ALS walking difficulties
NCT ID NCT01874808
Summary
This study aimed to understand why people with ALS have trouble starting to walk and maintaining balance. Researchers compared 59 people with and without ALS, using brain scans (fMRI) and detailed movement tests. The goal was to map how the brain controls movement in ALS to guide future treatments.
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Hôpital Pitié-Salpétrière, Département des Maladies du Système Nerveux 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital
Paris, 75013, France
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