NCT02572479

Brief Summary

The proposed observational trial will collect substantial data concerning dietary intake documented by ALS patients complemented by the analysis of fatty acid distribution in erythrocyte lipids. Both data sets are related to disease status and progress.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2015

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2015

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 6, 2015

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 9, 2015

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

March 7, 2019

Status Verified

September 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

October 6, 2015

Last Update Submit

March 6, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

fatty acids, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, nutrient status

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Clinical neurological examination

    ALS functional rating scale-revised (ALSFRS-R) \- the parameter will be assessed every three months through study completion

    through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Nutrient intake by diet

    through study completion, an average of 1 year

  • Fatty acid distribution in erythrocyte lipids

    through study completion, an average of 1 year

  • Blood lipids

    through study completion, an average of 1 year

  • Inflammatory parameter

    through study completion, an average of 1 year

  • Metabolic serum parameters

    through study completion, an average of 1 year

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

ALS patients diagnosed according to El Escorial / Awaji criteria for ALS

You may qualify if:

  • ALS patients diagnosed according to El Escorial / Awaji criteria for ALS
  • patients should have the ability to comprehend the full nature and purpose of the study, to cooperate with the investigator, to understand verbal and written instructions, and to comply with the requirements of the entire study.

You may not qualify if:

  • patient's request or if patient compliance with the study protocol is doubtful

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Jena University Hospital, Hans Berger Department of Neurology

Jena, Thuringia, 07743, Germany

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Blood sampling every six months (1x 9mL Sarstedt monovette)

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisFeeding Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Cord DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesMotor Neuron DiseaseNeurodegenerative DiseasesTDP-43 ProteinopathiesNeuromuscular DiseasesProteostasis DeficienciesMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBehavior, AnimalBehavior

Study Officials

  • Julian Grosskreutz, PhD

    Jena University Hospital, Hans Berger Department of Neurology

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Christine Dawczynski, PhD

    University of Jena, Department of Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Stefan Lorkowski, Professor

    University of Jena, Department of Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 6, 2015

First Posted

October 9, 2015

Study Start

October 1, 2015

Primary Completion

October 1, 2018

Study Completion

October 1, 2018

Last Updated

March 7, 2019

Record last verified: 2015-09

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