Plasmapheresis in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis With Autoantibody Against NRIP

Plasmapheresis in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis With Autoantibody Against NRIP

Patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) having anti-NRIP autoantibody showed titer-dependent detrimental Effects. Plasmapheresis might benefit this subgroup of patients via removal of anti-NRIP autoantibody

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age more than 20 years and having plasma anti-NRIP autoantibody.
2. Agree to receive plasmapheresis intervention.
3. Agree to participate in the trial and receive serial examinations and follow up.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients without plasma anti-NRIP autoantibody.
2. Patients requiring permanent ventilator support for ALS progression.
3. Not able to receive plasmapheresis or trial-related examinations.
4. Under pregnancy.
5. Blood fibrinogen level less than 50 mg/dl.
6. Specific ALS subtypes, including primary lateral sclerosis, progressive muscular atrophy, flail arm syndrome, or flail leg syndrome.