A Multicenter Study for the Discovery and Validation of ALS Biomarkers

Location:

Jacksonville, FL.

Trial status:

Open for Enrollment

Why is this study being done?

The purpose of the research study is to collect blood samples and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). These samples will be collected approximately every 4 months.

Who is eligible to participate?

Inclusion Criteria: - Age 18 or older - Diagnosis of suspected, possible, probable or definite ALS according to El Escorial Criteria - Vital capacity (VC) at least 50 percent predicted - Able to undergo multiple lumbar punctures Exclusion Criteria: - Abnormal CSF pressure or intracranial/intraspinal tumors - Use of anticoagulant medication that cannot be safely withheld - Bleeding disorders - This is a partial listing.

Last updated:

6/4/2013

NCT ID:

NCT01495390