CompletedNot Applicable

Genetics of Familial and Sporadic ALS

United States13,521 participantsStarted 1991-01

Plain-language summary

We are collecting blood samples, clinical and family information from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) patients and their families to identify causes of ALS and ALS/dementia.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS and frontotemporal dementia * Selected family members, generally brothers and sisters of an ALS patient, the patient's parents Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years old

What they're measuring

Identification of genes that increase risk for sporadic ALS or cause inherited ALS.

Timeframe: Dec 2025

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00821132

SponsorNorthwestern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-01

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