Active clinical trials for "Motor Neuron Disease"

Phase 1, open-label study of BHV-0223 in ALS.

This is a pilot study in 40 subjects with definite ALS to evaluate the efficacy of valproate and lithium carbonate. After a random assignation of the dual treatment vs. placebo, a follow-up of 20 months will allow to know the clinical and functional evolution so as the status of biomarkers under each treatment.

This is a randomized double blinded randomized 2:1 study. The duration of the study is 6 month. The safety and tolerability of high doses of biotin (300 mg/ day) will be compared to placebo in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Patients will be evaluated at baseline, 3, and 6 month. The primary outcome will be any adverse effects recorded. The secondary outcomes will be motor disability measured by ALS-FRS, change in Pulmonary function test parameters (FEV1- FVC), change in subject weight (in kg).

The objective of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of EH301 in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Patients with ALS are randomized to receive either EH301 or placebo daily and undergo active evaluation for 6 months.

The causes of ALS are largely unknown. However, mitochondrial dysfunction, resulting in impaired energy production, oxidative stress and apoptosis, may play a key role in ALS progression. Triheptanoin can improve mitochondrial function and energy production and therefore has potential for slowing ALS progression. Indeed, triheptanoin slowed motor neuron loss and delayed the onset of weakness in a mutant SOD1 model of ALS. This pilot trial will determine if Triheptanoin is safe tolerable, alters biomarkers of brain energy metabolism and oxidative stress, and slows functional decline in people with ALS.

This is a study of transplantation of Astrocytes derived from human embryonic stem cells, in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). There will be no change in the routine ALS treatment of the patients enrolled into the study. Treatment will be administered in addition to the appropriate standard of care treatment. The study hypothesis is that transplantation of Astrocyte(AstroRx) cells can compensate for the malfunctioning of patients' own astrocytes by restoring physiological capabilities like the reuptake of excessive glutamate, reducing oxidative stress, reducing other toxic compounds, as well as by secreting different neuroprotective factors

This is a Phase 1, cross-over, 2-part study for pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment of SAR443820 when co-administered with cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors (erythromycin ethyl succinate (EES) in Part A and possibly itraconazole in Part B). In Part A, the objective is to assess the effects of repeated administration of EES as CYP3A4 inhibitor, on the PK profile of a single oral dose of SAR443820 tablet in healthy male and female participants. In Part B, the objective is to assess the effects of repeated administration of itraconazole on the PK profile of a single oral dose of SAR443820 capsule in healthy male participants. Part A includes a screening period, Period 1 (SAR443820), a wash-out period and Period 2 (SAR443820 + EES). Part B includes a screening period, Period 1 (SAR443820), a wash-out period and Period 2 (SAR443820 + itraconazole). The washout period between single SAR443820 administration in Period 1 and the start of dosing with EES (Part A) or itraconazole (Part B) in Period 2 is at least 4 days. The study duration is approximately 7 weeks for each Part A and Part B. The treatment duration is: For SAR443820 (both Part A and Part B): 1 day in each Period; single dose of SAR443830 on Period 1 (P1)-Day 1 and on Period 2 (P2)-Day 6 for each Part. For EES (Part A): 9 days of treatment in Period 2 with P2-Day 1 starting at least 4 days after P1-Day 1. For itraconazole (Part B): the treatment duration lasts 11 days in Period 2 and it is fixed once the results of Part A are issued, P2-Day 1 starting at least 4 days after P1-Day 1.

The objective is to compare the efficacy and safety of masitinib in combination with riluzole in the treatment of patients suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

The purpose of this research study is to find out whether the drug mexiletine will be effective in lowering motor neuron electrical activity in the brains and nerves in the arms of people with ALS. The investigators will also determine if there are any signs that the drug may slow down the progression of ALS and reduce muscle cramps and muscle twitching. This will be determined through transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and threshold tracking nerve conduction studies (TTNCS). In this trial, the participants will be taking either 300mg/day of mexiletine, 600mg/day of mexiletine, or placebo (non-active study drug).

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Gilenya, also known as fingolimod, is safe and tolerable in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).