A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate AL001 in C9orf72-Associated ALS (NCT05053035) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 2
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate AL001 in C9orf72-Associated ALS
Stopped: The Sponsor is considering a subsequent study in ALS, potentially with different inclusion/exclusion criteria.
United States5 participantsStarted 2021-09-02
Plain-language summary
A phase 2 double-blind, placebo-controlled study of AL001 in participants with C9orf72-associated ALS.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Confirmation of C9orf72 mutation
* Diagnosis of ALS by revised El Escorial criteria
* Time since onset of muscle weakness due to ALS ≤36 months at the time of the Screening Visit
* Slow Vital Capacity (VC) ≥50% of predicted capacity at the time of the Screening Visit
* If taking riluzole, must be on a stable dose of riluzole for at least 30 days prior to the Screening Visit. Riluzole naive participants are allowed.
* If taking edaravone, must have completed at least one cycle of edaravone prior to the Screening Visit and plan to continue edaravone during the study. Edaravone naive participants are allowed.
* Females must not be pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to conceive within the study period. Males must agree to use acceptable contraception
* Capable of providing informed consent at the Screening visit and complying with study procedures throughout the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Clinically significant, unstable, medical condition (other than ALS)
* Clinically significant heart disease, liver disease or kidney disease
* Cognitive impairment or dementia
* Current uncontrolled hypertension
* History of unresolved cancer
* Any experimental gene therapy
* Any experimental vaccine (any vaccine against COVID-19 either approved or administered under an Emergency Use Authorization is allowed)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Evaluation of Safety and Tolerability of AL001 Measured by Number of Subjects With Adverse Events