Scientists hunt for ALS clues in Patients' skin

NCT ID NCT03984708

Summary

This study aimed to understand the metabolic changes in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) by comparing skin cells from patients and healthy volunteers. Researchers took small skin samples from 9 participants to grow cells and analyze their chemical makeup. The goal was to find a unique metabolic 'signature' in ALS that could guide future treatment strategies, not to test a new therapy.

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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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