ALS patients may soon start breathing machines at home, avoiding hospital stays

NCT ID NCT05829330

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Anne Kathrine Staehr-Rye Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether people with ALS can start using a breathing machine at home instead of in the hospital. 46 patients were randomly assigned to start either at home with remote monitoring or in the hospital. The goal was to see if home initiation works just as well, measured by how many minutes per day they used the machine.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: non-invasive mechanical ventilation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could allow ALS patients to start breathing support at home instead of being hospitalized, improving comfort and reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 46 participants. The results may not apply to all ALS patients, and home initiation might not work as well for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Anaesthesia, Pain and REspiratory Support

Glostrup Municipality, 2600, Denmark

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