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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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103 US clinical trials · 47 currently recruiting
Active & Recent Trials
The National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NCT01772602
Clinical Research in ALS Study
University of Miami
NCT00136500
NYSCF Scientific Discovery Biobank
New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute
NCT06203106
Studies in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Other Neurodegenerative Motor Neuron Disorders
Mayo Clinic
NCT05474235
ARTFL LEFFTDS Longitudinal Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (ALLFTD)
Mayo Clinic
NCT04363684
ASSESS ALL ALS Study
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
NCT06578195
ALS Research Collaborative
ALS Therapy Development Institute
NCT06885918
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Master Protocol
Merit E. Cudkowicz, MD
NCT04297683
Assessing Perceptual Effects of Interactive Tasks
Penn State University
NCT06828523
Clinical Procedures to Support Research in ALS
University of Miami
NCT03489278
Target ALS Biomarker Study; Longitudinal Biofluids, Clinical Measures, and At Home Measures
Target ALS Foundation
NCT05137665
FLOWER: Following Longitudinal Outcomes With Epidemiology for Rare Diseases
xCures
NCT06539169
Novel MRI Biomarkers for Monitoring Disease Progression in ALS
University of Alberta
NCT03362658
Intermuscular Coherence as a Biomarker for ALS
University of Chicago
NCT05104710
PREVENT ALL ALS Study
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
NCT06581861
Pridopidine Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety in ALS
Prilenia
NCT07322003
The Pre-symptomatic Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Pre-fALS) Study
University of Miami
NCT00317616
Efficacy and Safety of Masitinib Versus Placebo in the Treatment of ALS Patients
AB Science
NCT03127267
Investigating Complex Neurodegenerative Disorders Related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NCT03225144
Evaluating Verbal Communication in Structured Interactions: Theoretical and Clinical Implications
Penn State University
NCT06266403
Dazucorilant in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Corcept Therapeutics
NCT05407324
AIM's Writing for Healing: A Workshop for Individuals Living With Paralysis
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT04721717
Biomarkers in Different Types of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients Being Treated With Edaravone
Loma Linda University
NCT04097158
Biospecimen Biorepository for the Study of ALS, ALS-FTD and Similar Neurodegenerative Disorders
Mayo Clinic
NCT05116943
Multicenter ALS Imaging Study
University of Minnesota
NCT06735014
EIM Via the Myolex mScan as an ALS Biomarker
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
NCT06491732
A Study of Ranolazine in ALS
Swathy Chandrashekhar, MBBS
NCT06527222
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Single and Multiple Doses of Prosetin in Healthy Volunteers and Participants With ALS
ProJenX
NCT05279755
Effects of Whole-body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise on Adults With Neuromuscular Disease
University of Missouri-Columbia
NCT07478172
Digital Assessment of Speech and Fine Motor Control in ALS
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
NCT06315673
Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Amisodin in Healthy Adult Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
PRG Science & Technology Co.
NCT07221240
RAPA-501 Therapy for ALS
Rapa Therapeutics
NCT04220190
Analysis of Human ALS Tissues and Registry of ALS Patients
University of Illinois at Chicago
NCT05067179
Spinal Cord Associative Plasticity for ALS
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT06172621
Imaging Biomarkers in ALS
University of Minnesota
NCT02567136
BrainGate2: Feasibility Study of an Intracortical Neural Interface System for Persons With Tetraplegia
Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.
NCT00912041
Effects of Psilocybin in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Johns Hopkins University
NCT06656702
A Study to Investigate the Safety and Pharmacodynamics of a Single Intrathecal Injection (IT) of INS1202 in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Insmed Gene Therapy
NCT07290062
Oral Intake of Enteral Nutrition Formula Preceding Placement and Feeding Via GTube and Its Impact on Formula Intolerance in pALS
Andrea Charvet
NCT06609213
Mechanical Insufflation in the Philadelphia Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Cohort (MI-PALS) Study
University of Pennsylvania
NCT06119087
Precise Robotically IMplanted Brain-Computer InterfacE
Neuralink
NCT06429735
Study is to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of VTx-002 in Participants With ALS
Vector Y Therapeutics
NCT07287397
VOICE: An Early Feasibility Study of a Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface for Communication Restoration
Neuralink
NCT07224256
Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia
Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.
NCT05724173
Investigation on the Cortical Communication (CortiCom) System
Johns Hopkins University
NCT03567213
Feasibility of the BrainGate2 Neural Interface System in Persons With Tetraplegia (BG-Speech-02)
Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD.
NCT06094205
Connect-One: Early Feasibility Study of Connexus® Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
Paradromics
NCT07357428
Phase III Trial of AMX0035 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Treatment
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
NCT05021536
TRIAL READY (Clinical Trial Readiness)
University of Miami
NCT03912987
Evaluation of MN-166 (Ibudilast) for 12 Months Followed by an Open-label Extension for 6 Months in Patients With ALS
MediciNova
NCT04057898
Phenotype, Genotype and Biomarkers 2
University of Miami
NCT04875416
Remote Speech and Swallowing Assessment in ALS
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
NCT04889898
PRE-Symptomatic Studies in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
University of Miami
NCT01508962
FUSION: A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of ION363 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Participants With Fused in Sarcoma Mutations (FUS-ALS)
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
NCT04768972
Intrathecal Autologous Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Mayo Clinic
NCT03268603
Regulatory T Cells for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Cellenkos
NCT05695521
Rho Kinase Inhibitor in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (REAL)
Woolsey Pharmaceuticals
NCT05218668
Acamprosate in C9orf72 Hexanucleotide Repeat Expansion Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ACALS)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NCT07204977
Safety, Tolerability, and Exploratory Efficacy Study of Intrathecally Administered Gene Therapy AMT-162 in Adult Participants With SOD1 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (SOD1-ALS)
UniQure Biopharma B.V.
NCT06100276
CNS10-NPC-GDNF Delivered to the Motor Cortex for ALS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
NCT05306457
COMMAND Early Feasibility Study: Implantable BCI to Control a Digital Device for People With Paralysis
Synchron Medical
NCT05035823
Study in ALS With Abatacept & IL-2
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
NCT06307301
Personalized Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy for A Single Participant With CHCHD10 ALS
n-Lorem Foundation
NCT06392126
Personalized Antisense Oligonucleotide for a Single Participant With CHCHD10 ALS
n-Lorem Foundation
NCT06977451
Personalized Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy for A Single Participant With TARDBP ALS
n-Lorem Foundation
NCT07095712
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Web Based Patient Care Database: ALSConnection.Org
Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center
NCT00302198
Study of Safety, Tolerability & Efficacy of CK-2017357 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Cytokinetics
NCT01709149
Study Evaluating TCH346 and Placebo Administered Once Daily in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
NCT00072709
Trial of Ascertaining Individual Preferences for Loved One's Role in End-of-Life
Johns Hopkins University
NCT01160367
Genetics of Pediatric-Onset Motor Neuron and Neuromuscular Diseases
Nemours Children's Clinic
NCT02532244
An Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Study of BIIB067 (Tofersen) in Adults With Inherited Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Biogen
NCT02623699
Early Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) With Nutrition and Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Edward Kasaraskis
NCT00116558
Safety and Efficacy Study of NP001 in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Systemic Inflammation
Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals
NCT02794857
A Study of NP001 in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals
NCT01281631
A Multi-Center Controlled Screening Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Lithium Carbonate in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center
NCT00790582
Safety/Efficacy of AVP-923 in the Treatment of Emotional Lability (Uncontrolled Crying & Laughing) in Patients With ALS
Avanir Pharmaceuticals
NCT00021697
Open Label Extension Study of AMX0035 in Patients With ALS
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
NCT03488524
The E-health Application To Modify ORal Energy Intake and Measure Outcomes REmotely in ALS Clinical Trial (EAT MORE2)
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT04051333
Open-Label, Safety and Tolerability Extension Study of KNS-760704 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (CL211)
Knopp Biosciences
NCT00931944
A Study to Evaluate, Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacodynamic (PD) Markers and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of AP-101 in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
AL-S Pharma
NCT05039099
Multiple Doses of AT-1501-A201 in Adults With ALS
Anelixis Therapeutics
NCT04322149
Virtual Seating Coach on Power Wheelchairs of Persons With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT05742828
Phase II/III Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial of Arimoclomol in SOD1 Positive Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
University of Miami
NCT00706147
Assessment of Postural Orientation and Equilibrium In Early Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT00956501
ALS and Airway Clearance (ALSAC) Therapy
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
NCT04947436
A Compassionate Use Protocol of AMX0035 for Treatment of Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
NCT04516096
Impact of Nuedexta on Bulbar Physiology and Function in ALS
University of Florida
NCT03883581
Comparing The Cyberlink Control System to the Manual Letter Board for Communication Purposes in the ALS Patient Population
Drexel University College of Medicine
NCT00718497
Clenbuterol on Motor Function in Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Dwight Koeberl, M.D., Ph.D.
NCT04245709
Efficacy of Noninvasive Ventilation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Columbia University
NCT00537641
Perampanel Single Ascending Dose Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Biomarker Study in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Mayo Clinic
NCT03793868
Confirmation of Self-Reported Incident ALS Cases in the AARP-Diet and Health (AARP-DH) Cohort
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
NCT00377351
Levetiracetam for Cramps, Spasticity and Neuroprotection in Motor Neuron Disease
Duke University
NCT00324454
Cervical Electrical Stimulation for ALS
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT03411863
CNS10-NPC-GDNF for the Treatment of ALS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
NCT02943850
Safety of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Helixmith Co.
NCT04632225
Neurodegenerative Alzheimer's Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (NADALS) Basket Trial
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT05189106
Yogic Breathing Exercise for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT05979688
Open Label Study: Treatment of ALS Fatigue With PolyMVA
University of Missouri-Columbia
NCT04557410
Cerebrospinal Fluid Repository
Drexel University College of Medicine
NCT00714636
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Early Phase 1 | 19 |
| Phase 2 | 21 |
| Phase 3 | 6 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 103 US studies indexed under Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and 47 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 46% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis shows 6 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 40 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is led by University of Miami with 7 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 100 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
PlainTrial tracks 103 US clinical trials for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, of which 47 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.