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NCT00790582 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Multi-Center Controlled Screening Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Lithium Carbonate in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

A Phase 2 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, sponsored by Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
109
Enrollment target
10
Study locations

NCT00790582 is a Phase 2 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis that has completed, run by Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center. The registered enrollment target is 109 participants, below the 897-participant average among 102 other Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The trial reports 10 study locations across 8 states.

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The verdict

NCT00790582, a Phase 2 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, has completed, sponsored by Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
109 participants
Enrollment target
10
Study locations

Study Summary

This is a Phase II screening study of lithium carbonate in ALS. The purpose of this study is to find out if lithium carbonate is safe to be used in people with ALS and if it can slow the progression of the disease. Since there is no placebo in this study, all patients will be taking lithium carbonate.

Interventions

  • DRUG lithium carbonate

Study Locations (10)

California

  • UCLA Neuromuscular Research Center - Los Angeles
  • UC Irvine MDA/ALS & Neuromuscular Center - Orange
  • California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco

Arizona

  • Mayo Clinic - Scottsdale

Kansas

  • Kansas University Medical Center - Kansas City

Missouri

  • Washington University Department of Neurology - St Louis

Oregon

  • Providence ALS Clinic - Portland

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pennsylvania Neurological Institute - Philadelphia

Texas

  • Methodist Neurological Institute - Houston

Utah

  • University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center - Salt Lake City

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 109 participants
Start Date 2008-05
Est. Completion 2010-03
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00790582

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00790582 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 109 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 897-participant average among 102 other Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The listed sponsor is Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center, which has 2 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which lithium carbonate is the first listed.

NCT00790582 reports 10 study locations spanning 8 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Arizona, Kansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00790582 about?

NCT00790582 is a clinical study titled "A Multi-Center Controlled Screening Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Lithium Carbonate in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)". This is a Phase II screening study of lithium carbonate in ALS. The purpose of this study is to find out if lithium carbonate is safe to be used in people with ALS and if it can slow the progression of the disease. Since there is no placebo in this study, all patients will be taking lithium carbonat...

What is the current status of trial NCT00790582?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 109 participants. The study started on 2008-05. Estimated completion is 2010-03.

What conditions does trial NCT00790582 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00790582?

The interventions under investigation include: lithium carbonate (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00790582?

This trial is sponsored by Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00790582 being conducted?

This trial has 10 study locations across Arizona, California, Kansas, Missouri, Oregon. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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