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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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Akershus University Hospital, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Lørenskog, Norway

    Contact

  • Fonna Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Haugesund, Norway

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  • Førde Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Førde, Norway

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  • Haukeland University Hospital, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Bergen, Norway

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  • Innlandet Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Lillehammer, Norway

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  • Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Molde, Norway

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  • Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Namsos, Norway

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  • Nordland Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Bodø, Norway

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  • Oslo University Hospital, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Oslo, Norway

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  • St. Olavs Hospital, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Trondheim, Norway

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  • Stavanger University Hospital, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Stavanger, Norway

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  • Sørlandet Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Kristiansand, Norway

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  • Telemark Hospital, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Skien, Norway

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  • University hospital of North Norway, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Tromsø, Norway

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  • Vestfold Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Tønsberg, Norway

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  • Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Drammen, Norway

    Contact

  • Østfold Hospital Trust, Department of Neurology

    RECRUITING

    Grålum, Norway

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

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