ALS metabolism mystery: skin cells hold clues

NCT ID NCT03984708

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at how metabolism is altered in people with ALS, a disease that affects nerve cells and has no cure. Researchers collected skin and blood samples from 9 ALS patients to analyze their metabolic profiles. The goal was to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Neurology Department, University Hospital, Limoges

    Limoges, 87042, France

  • Neurology Department, University Hospitla, Tours

    Tours, 37044, France

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