Plain-English translation of NCT04885374 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a long-term research study that collects information from ALS patients receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatments across China. Researchers will track your health, symptoms, and how you respond to the treatment over time. The goal is to understand which traditional Chinese medicines are most helpful for ALS and how safe they are.
Currently, there is limited information about how traditional Chinese medicine works for ALS patients in real-world treatment settings. This registry study aims to fill that gap by collecting detailed information from many patients across the country, helping doctors and researchers understand what treatments work best and are safest.
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After you join, researchers will collect information about your health and medical history. Then every 3 months for 5 years, you and your caregiver will be asked to share updates about your symptoms, how you're managing, and how the traditional Chinese medicine is working for you. Your doctor will also provide information about your condition and treatment during these check-ins. This is an observational study, meaning researchers are tracking your existing care rather than asking you to change your treatment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
~2,000 participants
Started
March 2021
Primary completion
May 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2021.
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Central contact
Ying Gao, MD, PhD
Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing
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