Motor neuron disease

This 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…

This study tests a brain-computer implant (Stentrode) for people with paralysis from motor neuron disease or similar conditions. The device is placed in a blood vessel near the brain and aims to let users control computers or assistive devices with thought. The trial focuses on s…

This early study tests a brain-computer implant placed through blood vessels to help people with ALS control external devices using their thoughts. Ten participants with ALS and arm weakness will be followed for safety and device function. The goal is to restore some independence…

This study tests a brain-computer implant (BCI) that lets people with ALS or motor neuron disease control digital devices using only their thoughts. Ten participants will receive the implant, and researchers will monitor safety and how well the device works over one year. The goa…

This 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…

This study tests a new approach for people with motor neuron disease (ALS) that combines personalized brain stimulation with mixed reality exercise games. The goal is to slow disease progression and improve quality of life. One hundred adults with mild to moderate ALS will be ran…

Motor neuron disease (MND), including ALS, is hard to diagnose and often takes years to confirm. This pilot study uses a powerful 7 tesla MRI scanner to look for detailed brain features, called imaging biomarkers, that are specific to MND and its subtypes. Researchers will scan 3…

This study is testing a smartphone app that records and analyzes speech to help diagnose and monitor neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and motor neuron disease. Researchers will compare speech patterns from 150 people with these …

Researchers are building a large database of cognitive, behavioral, lifestyle, and genetic information from people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and progressive supranuclear palsy. The goal is to find biomarkers that help do…

This study aims to learn more about rare inherited disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves. Researchers will collect medical history, perform exams, and run genetic tests on up to 3,500 participants. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to better un…

This study is testing a new, painless device called electrical impedance myography (EIM) to measure muscle health. Researchers will use it on healthy volunteers and people with neuromuscular diseases to see how well it works compared to standard tests like ultrasound and nerve st…

This observational study is looking at men with spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA), a rare inherited disease that causes gradual muscle weakness. Researchers will track changes in muscle strength, imaging scans, and blood or spinal fluid markers over two years. The goal is…

This study explores whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) can help people with motor disorders, such as spinal cord injury or stroke, control assistive devices using their thoughts. Researchers will record brain signals with EEG and use machine learning to interpr…

This study looks at how physical abilities impact the quality of life of people with ALS, a disease that weakens muscles over time. About 30 adults with ALS will fill out questionnaires about their daily function and well-being during regular clinic visits for up to two years. Th…

This study aims to uncover the genetic causes of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a group of rare neurological diseases that cause progressive muscle stiffness and weakness. Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital will analyze DNA from 200 people with HSP to find genetic va…

This study is creating a large collection of blood, spinal fluid, and urine samples from 800 ALS patients and 200 healthy volunteers. Researchers will also track clinical changes and at-home measures over time. The goal is to provide a valuable resource for scientists worldwide t…