Help us to develop and validate biomarkers of ALS

Recruiting patients and controls

Study Name
CRiALS Biomarkers
PI
Michael Benatar, MD, PhD and Joanne Wuu, ScM
Study Type
Observational, Longitudinal and Cross-sectional, Prospective, Biomarker
Eligible Population
  • Participants affected with ALS or a related neurodegenerative disease
  • Healthy controls
Study Purpose/Goals

To develop and validate biomarkers of ALS

Procedures/Participation
  • 1/2-day study visits in Miami (# of visits may vary)
    • Family and medical history review
    • Collect blood, urine, and CSF fluid (CSF optional)
    • Brain MRI
    • Neurological exam
    • Neuropsychological exam
    • Breathing testing
    • Fine motor skills testing
    • Surveys

Join our family - together, we can change the course of this disease.

Join our family

Together, we can change the course of this disease.