Can a phone app monitor ALS progression from home?
NCT ID NCT04889898
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a smartphone app can reliably track speech and swallowing problems in people with ALS. Participants will record their voice and swallowing sounds at home each week using the app. The goal is to see if this remote monitoring is feasible and accurate compared to clinic-based tests, which could help doctors better understand how the disease progresses over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
smartphone app for recording speech and swallow sounds
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a convenient way for doctors to monitor ALS progression from home, potentially reducing clinic visits.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study, not a treatment trial. The app may not accurately measure disease changes, and results may not apply to all ALS patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hershey Medical Center ALS Clinic
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States