Massive ALS data bank launches to speed up research
NCT ID NCT05204017
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
CAPTURE ALS is a long-term study that collects health data and biological samples from 150 people with ALS and related conditions. The goal is to create a shared resource for researchers worldwide to better understand the disease and develop new treatments. No experimental drugs are given; participants undergo regular assessments like breathing tests, speech recordings, and brain scans.
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 platform could provide researchers worldwide with the data needed to develop better treatments or even a cure for ALS.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It does not test any new drug or therapy, so there is no direct benefit to participants. Results depend on future research using the collected data.
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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CHU de Quebec -Universite de Laval
RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, G1J 1Z, Canada
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McGill University / Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H4A2H6, Canada
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University of Alberta
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada
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University of Toronto / Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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