Motor Neurone Disease Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

For patients:

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You have been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and have already attended at least two multidisciplinary appointments at the ALS center in Marseille, including a session with a clinical psychologist
• You have a moderate to severe level of physical disability due to ALS (a specific disability rating of grade 3 to 5 — confirm with trial site)
• You have a close family member (such as a spouse or child) living with you at home who is willing to take part in the study
• You are covered by French social security or an equivalent plan

For family caregivers:

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You are the main family caregiver for a patient with ALS who is joining the study
• You are able to be present during the patient's hospital visits

Who may not be able to join:

For patients:

• You have a serious and unstable illness affecting the heart, liver, kidneys, or cancer, or have a serious psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
• You are largely independent and do not need help with basic daily tasks
• You live alone at home or in a care facility
• You have memory or thinking difficulties that affect your daily life
• You experience strong, uncontrollable emotional outbursts (such as uncontrollable crying) caused by ALS
• You were diagnosed with ALS less than 6 months ago
• You are not fully aware of how serious your condition is
• Any other reason the study doctor or psychologist feels would make participation unsuitable (confirm with trial site)

For family caregivers:

• You have a serious and unstable illness affecting the heart, liver, kidneys, or another major organ
• You have a history of psychiatric illness

⚠️ Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.