Motor Neurone Disease Trial, Recruiting

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

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You have been diagnosed with ALS (either in your family history or with no known family cause), confirmed by standard diagnostic guidelines
• You are able to understand and agree to take part in the study, and can follow the study procedures as judged by the research team
• Your ALS symptoms started no more than 36 months (3 years) ago
• Your lungs are working at 40% or more of the expected capacity for a person your age and size
• You have someone (such as a family member or caregiver) who can be present during home visits as part of the study
• You have access to the internet, as some data will need to be uploaded
• You are 18 years of age or older

Who may not be able to join:

• You have another serious or unstable health condition (besides ALS) that could affect your ability to take part, as decided by the research team
• You have been diagnosed with a condition called Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS), which only affects the upper part of the nervous system
• You have a history of an unstable mental health condition, significant memory or thinking problems, dementia, or are currently misusing substances such as drugs or alcohol
• You have noticeable fluid-related swelling in your body (called pitting edema, rated 2+ or higher) that could interfere with a specific type of measurement used in this study (confirm with trial site)
• You currently have cancer, or you have previously been treated for cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
• Your Body Mass Index (BMI) — a measure of body weight relative to height — is above 35

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