Early breathing problem detection in ALS
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests new ways to find breathing problems early in people with ALS. It uses MRI scans and other checks to see how the disease affects breathing muscles, which could help doctors treat symptoms sooner.
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Who can take part
- You have ALS with a score of 47 or less on a standard function test, or you have a gene change linked to ALS (like C9orf72) but no symptoms yet
- You are 18 years or older
- You are able to have an MRI (no metal implants in the chest or head, no pacemaker)
- You are not pregnant
- You can give informed consent
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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