A Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of a Medication in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate a new therapy for the improvement of skeletal muscle function in conditions associated with muscle weakness or fatigue such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Participants will receive the study drug or a placebo.

Procedures

  • Approximately 7 study visits over 18 weeks
  • Participants will take a study drug or a placebo
  • Visits will consist of questionnaires, medical exams, muscle strength tests, blood draws, urine collection, an an electrocardiogram (ECG)

Eligibility

  • Diagnosis of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

Age

18 to 65
65 and over

Gender

Male
Female

Monetary compensation

Yes

Can be done from home

No

Keywords

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Motor neuron disease, Lou Gehrig disease

Principal Investigator

James Wymer, MD

Department

Department of Neurology

Contact Information

rebecca.dettorre@neurology.ufl.edu

(352) 294-8948

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