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NCT01785550 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Neuromuscular Ultrasound in ALS
A clinical trial, sponsored by Duke University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT01785550: Completed study, sponsored by Duke University.
NCT01785550 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01785550 has completed, sponsored by Duke University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons. Early diagnosis is essential for the success of clinical trials and objective biomarkers are needed for monitoring disease progression. Nerve and muscle ultrasound may provide this information. This study will collect pilot data to evaluate the value of muscle and nerve ultrasound to identify and monitor disease progression in ALS.
Primary Outcome
Ultrasound measures will be compared to electromyography measures at the patient's initial assessment. The number of abnormal muscles will be counted using each technique and analyzed to determine if one test is superior.
Interventions
- OTHER Ultrasound of nerve and muscle
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-03 |
What the finished NCT01785550 record still lists
NCT01785550 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Ultrasound of nerve and muscle is the first listed.
NCT01785550 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01785550 about?
NCT01785550 is a clinical study titled "Neuromuscular Ultrasound in ALS". Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons. Early diagnosis is essential for the success of clinical trials and objective biomarkers are needed for monitoring disease progression. Nerve and muscle ultrasound may provide this informati...
What is the current status of trial NCT01785550?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2013-02. Estimated completion is 2015-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01785550?
The interventions under investigation include: Ultrasound of nerve and muscle (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01785550?
This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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