Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) and Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
6 (estimated)
Sponsor
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre · Other
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About This Trial

The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of IVIg administration in conjunction with primary motor cortex BBB opening using the Next Generation Dome Helmet (NGDH) FUS in adult participants with ALS.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed with ALS as per the Gold Coast Criteria; 2. Aged 18 years or older; 3. Capable of providing informed consent and complying with study procedures; 4. If taking Riluzole, on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to Baseline; 5. If taking Edaravone, on a stable dose…
Contacts

Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD, FRCPC

(416) 480-6100

alsresearch@sunnybrook.ca

CONTACT

Caroline Giuricich, MSc

(416) 480-6100

caroline.giuricich@sri.utoronto.ca

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