Plain-English translation of NCT06665165 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 1 — Testing in a small group (usually 20–80 people) to find a safe dose and watch for side effects.
This study is testing a new investigational medication called to see if it is safe and can be tolerated by people with ALS. The medication is given as an injection into the spinal fluid in the lower back—a procedure similar to a lumbar puncture. Researchers will carefully monitor how your body responds to the treatment and whether it affects the biological markers associated with ALS progression.
ALS is a serious condition that causes nerve cells to die, leading to muscle weakness and loss of function. This trial exists to determine whether this new treatment approach is safe enough to potentially help people in the early stages of the disease and to gather information about how it works in the body.
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Over about 13 weeks, you will receive four spinal injections—one at the start, then three more about 4 weeks apart. You will be randomly assigned to receive either the new medication or a placebo (inactive treatment), and neither you nor the research team will know which one you're getting. Throughout the trial, you'll have regular check-ups including blood tests, heart rhythm monitoring, physical exams, and neurological assessments to track how safely your body is responding.
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