Feasibility and Sensitivity of a Symptom Monitoring Application in Real Time (SMART) for ALS
Study Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to determine if a smartphone application would be helpful in collecting research data to better inform us about ALS disease progression. This study asks each participant to use a smartphone application for a few minutes each week to answer a questionnaire and complete a voice recording. This is a pilot study in which a smartphone application was designed and customized for use in ALS clinical trials.
Disease:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Familial ALS, Sporadic ALS, Healthy Volunteer, Healthy Volunteer with a Family History of ALSStudy Type:
Observational StudyStudy Category:
Study Status:
EnrollingPhase:
Not ApplicableStudy Chair(s)/Principal Investigator(s):
James Berry, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital
Clinicaltrials.gov ID (11 digit #):
Not ApplicableNeals Affiliated?
NoCoordinating Center Contact Information
Massachusetts General HospitalAlison Clark / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / 617-726-4284
Zoe Scheier / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / 617-643-4803
55 Fruit Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114 United States
Full Study Summary:
Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking individuals to participate in a research study enrolling under the direction of James Berry, MD, MPH. The study is funded by Philanthropy, a NIH Grant, and the Neurological Clinical Research Institute. This study is recruiting adults with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) who are smartphone users and are able to download and use a smartphone application. All visits can now be conducted remotely over the phone.
Study Sponsor:
Philanthropy, NIH Grant, and the Neurological Clinical Research InstituteParticipant Duration:
1 year