Norwegian scientists hunt for ALS genes in 1,200 patients
NCT ID NCT05119387
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to find genetic causes and risk factors for ALS by analyzing DNA from 1,200 people in Norway with probable or definite ALS. Researchers will look for known disease-causing mutations and search for new genes linked to the disease. The goal is to better understand why ALS develops, which could guide future research.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could uncover new genetic targets for future ALS treatments and improve understanding of why some people develop the disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and finding new genes does not guarantee new therapies.
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Conditions
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Akershus University Hospital, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGLørenskog, Norway
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Fonna Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGHaugesund, Norway
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Førde Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGFørde, Norway
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Haukeland University Hospital, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGBergen, Norway
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Innlandet Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGLillehammer, Norway
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Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGMolde, Norway
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Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGNamsos, Norway
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Nordland Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGBodø, Norway
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Oslo University Hospital, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGOslo, Norway
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St. Olavs Hospital, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGTrondheim, Norway
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Stavanger University Hospital, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGStavanger, Norway
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Sørlandet Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGKristiansand, Norway
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Telemark Hospital, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGSkien, Norway
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University hospital of North Norway, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGTromsø, Norway
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Vestfold Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGTønsberg, Norway
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Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGDrammen, Norway
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Østfold Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGGrålum, Norway
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