Registry of ALS patients receiving Traditional Chinese Medicine
Official title: China Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry of Patients With Traditional Chinese Medicine
Run by Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing · NCT04885374 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a registry to track ALS patients who are using traditional Chinese medicine to see how it affects their health over five years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Trial ID | NCT04885374 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with ALS who are receiving treatment with traditional Chinese medicine.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not consent to participate in the study will not benefit from the findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to create a multi-center registry of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who are treated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Eligible patients will be enrolled and their clinical characteristics will be documented. The study will involve longitudinal follow-up every three months for five years, collecting data from both patients and their neurologists. The primary goals are to explore the general characteristics of ALS patients using TCM and to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various TCM treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine for managing ALS symptoms.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on the effectiveness of TCM for ALS, this registry approach is novel and aims to gather comprehensive data for future analysis.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older. * Patients with possible, laboratory supported probable, probable, or definite ALS according to the revised El Escorial criteria. * ALS patients treated with traditional Chinese medicine. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who refuse informed consent.
Where it's running
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Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ying Gao, MD, PhD — Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing
- Study coordinator: Ying Gao, MD, PhD
- Email: gaoying973@126.com
- Phone: +86-10-84013209
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.