Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis study: Medical Food
Official title Oral Intake of Enteral Nutrition Formula Preceding Placement and Feeding Via GTube and Its Impact on Formula Intolerance in pALS
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06609213
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether taking the formula by mouth before tube placement changes how well patients tolerate feeding through the tube and whether meeting more of their nutrition needs affects disease speed and gut symptoms.
- Who it's for
- Adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis who are planning to have a feeding tube placed.
- What's involved
- Participants will drink a plant‑based nutrition formula for about two weeks, then have a feeding tube placed and continue using the same formula through the tube for another two weeks, with weekly check‑ins on diet and stomach symptoms.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about six weeks total, with weekly visits or calls to record intake and symptoms.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of possible, probable, or definite ALS or motor neuron disease by the treating neurologist (El-Escorial Revisited).
- Planned tube feeding placement within the following 4 to 6 weeks.
You likely can't join if
- History of Crohns disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, food allergies and/or sensitivities to any of the...
- Diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.
- Nil per oral status.
- Any reason causing the immediate need for a feeding tube placement, including but not limited to severe malnutrition diagnosis.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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