Tailored exercise may help ALS patients move better
NCT ID NCT07341984
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a personalized physical therapy program, designed based on each patient's specific muscle strengths and weaknesses using a robotic leg press, can help people with ALS maintain physical function better than standard physical therapy. Thirty-eight participants will receive either individualized or usual care physiotherapy and be followed for 12 months. The goal is to improve how physical therapy is delivered for ALS in a safe, patient-focused way.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Individualized physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective, patient-centered physiotherapy approach to help people with ALS maintain physical function longer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to all ALS patients. The intervention is non-drug and focuses on symptom management, not altering disease progression.
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ALS Clinic
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