New study aims to predict breathing failure in ALS patients

NCT ID NCT06841341

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looks at 80 people with ALS to see if electrical tests and ultrasound of breathing muscles can predict when they will need a breathing machine. The goal is to start breathing support at the right time to help people live longer. Participants will have muscle tests, ultrasound scans, and answer questions about fatigue and sleepiness.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jagiellonian University Medical College, Department of Neurology

    Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, 31503, Poland

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