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NCT07204977 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Acamprosate in C9orf72 Hexanucleotide Repeat Expansion Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ACALS)

A Phase 1 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Active
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
30
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT07204977 is a Phase 1 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease that is active but no longer recruiting, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 898-participant average among 102 other Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT07204977, a Phase 1 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disorder that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and loss of movement. The symptoms grow worse over time. Half of all people with ALS live only 3 to 5 years after diagnosis. Current drug treatments can slow the progress of the disease, but they cannot stop or reverse it. Objective: To test a study drug (acamprosate) in people with ALS with a mutation in the C9orf72 gene. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with ALS. They must have a mutation in the C9orf72 gene. Design: Participants will have 13 visits over 32 weeks. Five visits will be at the clinic, and 8 visits will be by phone. Participants will have a baseline visit of up to 3 days. They will have a physical exam with blood tests. They will have imaging scans and tests of their breathing ability. Their memory, thinking, and behavior will be assessed. They will have a neurologic exam to check their reflexes, strength, balance, eyes, and coordination. They will complete questionnaires about their daily life. They will have a lumbar puncture to collect fluid from the area around the spinal cord. Acamprosate is a pill taken by mouth. Participants will take 2 pills by mouth 3 times a day with meals for 24 weeks. They will record their doses and any missed doses in a diary. Baseline tests will be repeated during follow-up clinic visits. These tests may be spread out over 3 days. During phone visits, participants will talk about how they are doing. They will review their diary with researchers.

Interventions

  • DRUG Acamprosate calcium

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 2026-02-02
Est. Completion 2028-09-30
Phase Phase 1

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07204977

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07204977 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 898-participant average among 102 other Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Acamprosate calcium is the first listed.

NCT07204977 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07204977 about?

NCT07204977 is a clinical study titled "Acamprosate in C9orf72 Hexanucleotide Repeat Expansion Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ACALS)". Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disorder that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and loss of movement. The symptoms grow worse over time. Half of all people with ALS live only 3 to 5 years after diagnosis. Current drug tre...

What is the current status of trial NCT07204977?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2026-02-02. Estimated completion is 2028-09-30.

What conditions does trial NCT07204977 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07204977?

The interventions under investigation include: Acamprosate calcium (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07204977?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT07204977 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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