Ultrasound checks breathing muscle function in ALS
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses a quick ultrasound test to check how well the breathing muscle (the diaphragm) works in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It may help doctors monitor breathing changes over time and guide care.
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Who can take part
- You have ALS that doctors consider “certain” or “probable”
- You are an adult
- You do not currently need non-invasive ventilation (a breathing machine used without an airway tube)
- You can speak and read French
- You have signed consent to join the study
- You can be covered by French national health insurance
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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