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
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