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Home breathing aid for ALS: just as good as hospital?

NCT ID NCT06286917

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Tampere University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether starting noninvasive ventilation (a breathing mask) at home works as well as starting it in the hospital for people with ALS who have chronic breathing problems. Researchers will track how many hours patients use the device and whether their blood carbon dioxide levels improve. The goal is to see if home initiation is a practical and cost-effective option.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that starting breathing support at home is just as effective as in the hospital, making care more convenient and less costly for ALS patients.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to all ALS patients. The main risk is that home initiation might lead to lower usage or less effective breathing support.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALS CHRONIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE VENTILATION THERAPY

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Tampere University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tampere, 33520, Finland

    Contact

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