Can muscle scans predict breathing trouble in ALS?
NCT ID NCT06841341
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 80 people with ALS to see if electrical tests (EMG) and ultrasound scans of breathing muscles can predict when they will need breathing support. The goal is to start noninvasive ventilation at the right time. Researchers will also check for links between muscle damage, fatigue, and blood oxygen levels.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors start breathing support earlier in ALS patients, potentially improving quality of life and survival.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all ALS patients. It does not test a new treatment.
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Jagiellonian University Medical College, Department of Neurology
Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, 31503, Poland