Active clinical trials for "Motor Neuron Disease"

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

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 Phase 2a, multi-center, open label, multiple dose study of AT-1501, a humanized monoclonal antibody antagonist to CD40 ligand (CD40L). Approximately 54 adults with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) will be enrolled into the study in the United States and Canada at approximately 13 ALS treatment sites. Participants will be enrolled into one of four ascending doses.

The HEALEY ALS Platform Trial is a perpetual multi-center, multi-regimen clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational products for the treatment of ALS. Regimen C will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single study drug, CNM-Au8, in participants with ALS.

An open-label, single-center clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of repeated intrathecal administrations of autologous bone marrow derived mesenchyme stem cells in ALS patients. The study includes 20 subjects (age: 20-70) with definite diagnosis of ALS and ALS-FRS-R score of at least 20 and disease-duration of less than 3 years. The treatment protocol includes four intrathecal injections of MSC, at intervals of 3 months between the injections. The primary endpoints are safety and tolerability. Several efficacy measures are assessed as secondary endpoints.

The objective of this trial is to assess the efficacy, safety, and PK/PD effects of CNM-Au8 as a disease-modifying agent for the treatment of ALS by utilizing electrophysiological measures to detect preservation of motor neuron function. The primary endpoint is the mean change in the average difference between active treatment and placebo from Baseline through Week 36 evaluated by electromyography.

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).