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| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| ALS Association | OTHER |
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A new strength measurement device called Accurate Test of Limb Isometric Strength (ATLIS) was developed to precisely and conveniently measure static limb strength in patients with ALS. The investigators will compare ATLIS data with data from two commonly used ALS outcomes measures, the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) and slow vital capacity (SVC) in a prospective, longitudinal study. All three outcomes measures will be performed on 100 subjects collected preferably at bi-monthly clinic visits during the study period.
Four sites will participate in data collection for this study and will enroll approximately 20-30 subjects per site. Subjects will be tested every 1 to 4 months for up to two years. Subjects will be tested at each visit using ATLIS, ALSFRS-R questionnaire and slow vital capacity testing.
Inclusion criteria:
Exclusion criteria:
- Patients, judged by the site clinical investigator to have medical conditions that may limit their ability to safely exert maximal force using the muscles in their arms and legs will be excluded from this study (e.g. unstable hypertension, significant cardiac disease, significant musculoskeletal disorders, or other medical conditions).
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Accurate Test of Limb Isometric Strength (ATLIS) between each visit | ATLIS measures isometric strength in 12 muscle groups in the arms and legs. The subject is tested seated in a specially designed chairs with adjustable uprights. The subject's limb is placed in a standard position and maximal force is exerted on the wireless load cell fixed to the upright. Strength data is digitally captured and expressed as a percentage of expected normal. | every 1 to 4 months for up to two years |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in ALS Functional Rating Scale - Revised (ALSFRS-R) between each visit | This questionnaire consists of 12 questions about the subject's ability to function in certain daily activities. Questions are asked in an interview format. | every 1 to 4 months for up to 2 years |
| Change in Slow Vital Capacity (SVC) between each visit |
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Adults with ALS
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Patricia L. Andres, DPT, MS | Massachusetts General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | California | 90048 | United States | ||
| University of Kentucky |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000690 | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
| D018450 | Disease Progression |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013118 | Spinal Cord Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D016472 | Motor Neuron Disease |
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SVC measures the amount of air you can exhale following a deep breath. For this test, we will ask you to hold a mouthpiece in your mouth, breathe in deeply, and breathe out as much air as you can, up to 5 times. |
| Every 1 to 4 months for up to two years |
| Lexington |
| Kentucky |
| 40536 |
| United States |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | Massachusetts | 02114 | United States |
| Washington University | St Louis | Missouri | 63110 | United States |
| Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | Pennsylvania | 17033 | United States |
| D019636 | Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| D057177 | TDP-43 Proteinopathies |
| D009468 | Neuromuscular Diseases |
| D057165 | Proteostasis Deficiencies |
| D008659 | Metabolic Diseases |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |