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Analysis of Human ALS Tissues and Registry of ALS Patients
About This Trial
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive, terminal condition of muscle weakness that is associated with degeneration of neurons in the spinal cord and brain. This devastating disorder afflicts people in the prime of their lives. At the present time, there are no cures for this disorder, and current treatments are marginal at best. Despite years of intensive research, a fundamental understanding of this disease is still lacking. There is a need to identify both reliable markers of disease progression and effective treatments. The goal of this research is to bring a greater understanding of ALS patients closer to the research studies that can lead to new hypotheses and approaches.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Patients over the age of 18
- Established diagnosis of ALS
- Able and willing to give written willing to sign a consent form and must authorize release and use of protected health information
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Patients below the age of 18
- No diagnosis of ALS
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients over the age of 18
* Established diagnosis of ALS
* Able and willing to give written informed consent and must authorize release and use of protected health information
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients below the age of 18
* No diagnosis of ALS
Locations (1)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States