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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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • CHU de Quebec -Universite de Laval

    RECRUITING

    Québec, Quebec, G1J 1Z, Canada

  • McGill University / Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Montreal, Quebec, H4A2H6, Canada

  • University of Alberta

    RECRUITING

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

  • University of Toronto / Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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