ALS drug shows promise in slowing disease

NCT ID NCT00424463

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called MCI-186 (edaravone) in 181 people with ALS, a serious nerve disease that weakens muscles over time. The goal was to see if the drug could slow down the disease and keep patients functioning longer. Participants received either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in daily abilities and safety over 24 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Hospital Organization Miyagi National Hospital

    Watari-gun, Miyagi, Japan

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