Could a sleep monitor help ALS patients breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT07502677

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a wearable device called SleepImage can accurately detect respiratory failure in people with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Researchers will compare the device's readings with standard overnight sleep tests in 15 patients. The goal is to find a simpler way to decide when to start non-invasive ventilation (breathing support), potentially improving quality of life and care timing.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: SleepImage device (wearable sleep monitor)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simpler, home-based way to detect when ALS patients need breathing support, potentially improving timing of care.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study (15 people) testing a device, not a treatment. The device may not be accurate enough, and results may not apply to all ALS patients.

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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

Royal Brompton Hospital
RECRUITING

London, sw3 6np, United Kingdom

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