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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Wearable sensors monitor ALS progression in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether wearable sensors and digital home tasks can track changes in movement, speech, and falls in people with ALS. About 20 participants will wear neck and wrist sensors and complete speech and handwriting tests over 48 weeks. The goal is to see if these digita…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tablet tests could track ALS progression through speech and handwriting
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether digital tools on a tablet can measure changes in speech and handwriting in people with motor neuron diseases like ALS. Participants complete a single session of speaking and tracing tasks. Researchers compare results between patients and healthy contro…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC