Skin biopsies could unlock secrets of ALS
NCT ID NCT06450691
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study takes skin biopsies and blood samples from people with ALS, healthy carriers of ALS-related gene mutations, and control subjects. Researchers will grow skin cells in the lab to study how the disease works at a cellular level. The goal is to better understand ALS, not to test a new drug or treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help scientists better understand how ALS develops and progresses, potentially pointing toward future targets for therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is early-stage research that may not directly lead to new treatments or benefit participants.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CIC Neurosciences
RECRUITINGParis, 75013, France
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