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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

17 US clinical trials · 8 currently recruiting

The research picture

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has 17 registered US clinical trials, 8 of them open to new participants right now — about 47% of the total.

8
recruiting participants now
47%
of trials open to enrollment
0
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
1
top sponsor: Orthogonal Neuroscience

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 2,000 participants

Retinal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Disease

Duke University

NCT03233646

RECRUITING 1,000 participants

Healing ALS Registry Observational Study (HAROS)

Healing Advocates Registry and Ministry

NCT07233148

RECRUITING NA 152 participants

Examining Interactions Between PALS and Caregivers

Penn State University

NCT06819124

RECRUITING Phase 2 120 participants

Study of COYA 302 for the Treatment of ALS

Coya Therapeutics

NCT07161999

RECRUITING Phase 2 105 participants

PHENOGENE-1A (Cromolyn) Treatment in Patients With Mild to Moderate ALS

PhenoNet

NCT07142291

RECRUITING Phase 1 65 participants

Safety, PK and Biodistribution of 18F-OP-801 in Patients With ALS, AD, MS, PD and Healthy Volunteers

Ashvattha Therapeutics

NCT05395624

RECRUITING Phase 2 60 participants

Mitochondrial Capacity Boost in ALS (MICABO-ALS) Trial

Dallas VA Medical Center

NCT04244630

RECRUITING NA 10 participants

Investigating the Impact of Electrical Stimulation on Facial Pain, Jaw Movement and Oral Health in People With Motor Neuron Disease.

Nova Southeastern University

NCT07187388

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 251 participants

A Clinical Trial to Learn About the Effects of VHB937 in People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

NCT06643481

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 240 participants

Usnoflast Neuromuscular Investigation for Treatment Efficacy in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Zydus Therapeutics

NCT07023835

COMPLETED 100 participants

Innovative Measures of Speech and Swallowing Dysfunction in Neurological Disorders

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

NCT02118805

COMPLETED NA 97 participants

Humanitarian Device Exemption Post-Approval Study of NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Synapse Biomedical

NCT01605006

COMPLETED 86 participants

Imaging and BioFluid Biomarkers in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT02559869

COMPLETED Phase 1 44 participants

A First in Human Study of ORT247 in Healthy Volunteers

Orthogonal Neuroscience

NCT06769620

COMPLETED NA 39 participants

Brain and Nerve Stimulation for Hand Muscles in Spinal Cord Injury and ALS

Bronx VA Medical Center

NCT02469675

COMPLETED Phase 2 36 participants

Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Rasagiline in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Yunxia Wang, MD

NCT01232738

COMPLETED NA 14 participants

Remotely Supervised tDCS for Slowing ALS Disease Progression

University of Illinois at Chicago

NCT04866771

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 2
Phase 2 6

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 17 US studies indexed under Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and 8 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 47% 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 (ALS) shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 8 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 (ALS) is led by Orthogonal Neuroscience with 1 indexed trial, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 17 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 (ALS)?

PlainTrial tracks 17 US clinical trials for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), of which 8 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?

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.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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