Progressive muscular atrophy
MONDO:0018687A rare, milder form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is characterized by a slowly progressive clinical course. Signs and symptoms include muscle weakness, atrophy, and fasciculation.
Also known as: PMA, pure progressive muscular atrophy
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 11 tagged with Progressive muscular atrophy itself.
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Brain chip breakthrough: paralysis patients may control devices with thought
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a brain implant that records and stimulates brain areas to help adults with severe paralysis (from spinal cord injury, ALS, or stroke) control assistive devices like computers or wheelchairs. The main goal is to check safety, and researchers will also see if part…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart trial takes on MND: could existing drugs slow the disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several already-approved drugs to see if they can slow down motor neuron disease (MND) and help people live longer. About 1150 adults with MND will be randomly assigned to receive one of the study drugs or a placebo. The trial uses a flexible design, allowing ine…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Shocking muscles to move: new exercise hope for nerve disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can help adults with neuromuscular diseases like ALS, SMA, and muscular dystrophy exercise safely. Because these conditions weaken the nerves that control muscles, traditional exercise is often too hard. W…
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Massive data dive aims to unlock ALS mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers information from the medical records of 1,200 people with ALS and similar conditions. Researchers will use this data to better understand the disease and improve future studies. No experimental treatments are given—the goal is simply to learn from real-world pa…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive data bank launched to unlock secrets of ALS and motor neuron diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of health information from 5,000 people with ALS and other motor neuron diseases. Participants share details like symptoms, test results, and disease progression during regular clinic visits. The de-identified data is then shared with resea…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Massive ALS data bank launches to speed up research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowCAPTURE ALS is a long-term study that collects health data and biological samples from 150 people with ALS and related conditions. The goal is to create a shared resource for researchers worldwide to better understand the disease and develop new treatments. No experimental drugs …
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC