Resilience support for ALS patients and their care partners
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a program to help people with ALS and the person they live with feel less distressed. You would learn skills together through video sessions to build resilience and manage emotional challenges.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with ALS within the last 2 months at the Healey Center.
- You and the person you live with are both English-speaking adults.
- You live with your care partner.
- At least one of you feels significant emotional distress (like worry or low mood) when screened.
- You can communicate by speaking, writing, or using a communication device.
- You are willing to learn how to use live video for the sessions if needed.
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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