Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorDongzhimen Hospital, Beijing
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2021
Main results expectedMay 1, 2027
Study endsMarch 1, 2028
Registry record updatedMay 13, 2021
Trial IDNCT04885374 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

  • Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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