Longitudinal Assessment of the Gut Microbiome in People with ALS
Study Purpose:
In this research study we are looking at the stool of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to observe the relationship between the gut microbiome and the progression of ALS over time.
Disease:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Familial ALS, Sporadic ALS, Healthy Volunteer, Healthy Volunteer with a Family History of ALSStudy Type:
Observational StudyStudy Category:
Biomarkers/ImagingStudy Status:
EnrollingPhase:
Not ApplicableStudy Chair(s)/Principal Investigator(s):
James D. Berry, MD MPH (Massachusetts General Hospital)
Clinicaltrials.gov ID (11 digit #):
Neals Affiliated?
NoCoordinating Center Contact Information
Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General HospitalKelly Fisher / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / 617-726-9094
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 165 Cambridge Street
Suite 600
Boston, Massachusetts 02035 United States
Full Study Summary:
This study is recruiting participants with ALS, asymptomatic patients who carry an ALS causing gene, and healthy volunteers. The purpose of the research study is to look at the stool of people with ALS to observe the relationship between the gut microbiome and the progression of ALS over time. Information collected in this study through questionnaires regarding medical history and diet, as well as stool and blood samples will further our understanding of ALS and contribute towards the development of novel therapeutics. ALS and healthy volunteers will have visits every 3 months, while asymptomatic ALS gene carriers will have visits every 6 months. Visits may be attended in-person or remotely, over a span of 5 years.
Study Sponsor:
National Institutes of Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc.Participant Duration:
Each participant will be enrolled in the study for 5 years. ALS participants and healthy volunteers will have visits every 3 months, while asymptomatic ALS gene carriers will have visits every 6 months. Visits may be attended in-person or entirely remotely.