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Clinical Research/Studies
Is there clinical research happening on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Animal models are used to drive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research. Animals are born with genes known to cause ALS so that scientists can find the reason for motor neuron death. Stem cells are a current target for treatment research.
ClinicalTrials.gov gives a list of clinical trials currently underway for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Clinical trials are also listed at Center Watch Patient Notification Service, the National Cancer Institute Search, and through the National Institutes of Health Service. The ALS Association also provides updates about ongoing research for ALS.
You may also find research or scientific articles at www.scholar.google.com by searching amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.
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How do I find clinical research in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Are there any recent advances in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
What are stem cells and how can they help with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
How do I give money to help research in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
How do I find clinical research in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
ClinicalTrials.gov gives a list of clinical trials currently underway for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Clinical trials are also listed at Center Watch Patient Notification Service, the National Cancer Institute Search, and through the National Institutes of Health Service. The ALS Association also provides updates about ongoing research for ALS.
You may also find research or scientific articles at www.scholar.google.com by searching amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.
Are there any recent advances in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
It is still unknown what causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Research is trying to understand how and why motor neurons die in ALS. Scientists are looking at the genes that are known to cause ALS and force mutations in animals to help with this understanding. New treatment using stem cells are also being tested.
Another recent discovery involves two proteins that seem to work together. TDP-43 and FUS/TLS have similar structure and function and seem to work together to make sure motor neurons can survive long-term. The ALS Association also provides updates about ongoing research for ALS.
What are stem cells and how can they help with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Stem cells are cells that have not been specialized in their form or function and have the ability to become any tissue (brain, nerves, skin, red blood cells, muscle, etc.). There are two types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells and somatic (adult) stem cells. Many studies on how stem cells can benefit individuals with ALS are ongoing. One study manipulates stem cells in the lab into cells that secrete a growth factor called NeuroTrophic Factor (NTF), which helps keep nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord healthy and alive.
The ALS Association provides updates about ongoing research for ALS.
References
- NIH
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- https://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2016/01/13/new-stem-cell-treatment-for-als-slows-disease-progression/
How do I give money to help research in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Groups that accept donations for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) include:
A life story: https://www.alifestoryfoundation.org/give/?gclid=CLDgoriJosoCFQ8taQodc20Efg
ALS Association: http://www.alsa.org/donate/
ALS Global Health Fund: https://www.donationplanet.org/fundraising/als-million-dollar-challenge/
ALS.net: https://www.als.net/donate/
