Breakthrough: ALS may soon be diagnosed with a simple saliva test
NCT ID NCT05928416
First seen Apr 05, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study explores whether a simple saliva test can help diagnose Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a serious nerve disease. Researchers are analyzing genetic material in saliva from 653 people—some with ALS and some healthy—to find a unique signature for the disease. If successful, this could lead to faster, less invasive diagnosis.
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Locations
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C.H.U. de Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc, Pays de la Loire Region, 42055, France
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CHRU Lille
Lille, 59037, France
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CHU Angers
Angers, 49933, France
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CHU Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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CHU Bretonneau
Tours, 37044, France
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CHU Caen
Caen, 14000, France
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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CHU Dupuytren
Limoges, 97042, France
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CHU Montpellier
Montpellier, 34295, France
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CHU Nantes
Saint-Herblain, Loire-Atlantique, 44162, France
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CHU Nice
Nice, 06100, France
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CHU Rennes
Rennes, 35000, France
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CHU Strasbourg
Strasbourg, Alsace, 67098, France
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CHU Toulouse
Toulouse, 31059, France
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CHU de la Réunion
Saint-Pierre, 97448, France
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Bron, Rhône, 69677, France
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Hôpital Cavale Blanche
Brest, 29609, France
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Hôpital de La Timone
Marseille, 13005, France
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Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière
Paris, 75013, France
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