Could a gentle brain ZAP help ALS patients breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT06719947
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study is testing if a non-invasive brain stimulation method called HD-tDCS can help people with ALS. The goal is to see if it can improve muscle control and breathing by calming overactive brain cells. The study will involve 80 adults with ALS and will measure changes in brain activity and respiratory function.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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PneumoCardioVascular Lab - HUOL/UFRN
RECRUITINGNatal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59010-090, Brazil
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Universidad Autónoma de Chile
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSantiago, Santiago Metropolitan, 7500912, Chile
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Universidad do Chile
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSantiago, Santiago Metropolitan, 8380453, Chile
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Universidade de Brasília - Campus Ceilândia
RECRUITINGBrasília, Federal District, 72220-275, Brazil
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