New MRI techniques could speed up ALS treatment discovery

NCT ID NCT03362658

First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study explores whether advanced MRI scans can detect changes in the brain caused by ALS, a disease that affects nerve cells. Researchers will scan 119 people (ALS patients and healthy volunteers) three times over 8 months to see if these scans can track the disease's progression. The goal is to create better tools for diagnosing ALS earlier and testing new treatments more effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Laval University

    Québec, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada

  • McGill University / Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital

    Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2B4, Canada

  • University of Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

  • University of Calgary / Heritage Medical Research Clinic

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, United States

  • University of Toronto / Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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