Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinical Trial in San Diego

Medical Research and Treatment for ALS

As a participant in an ALS clinical trial at Coordinated Clinical Research in San Diego, California, you have the opportunity not only to seek treatment for your or a loved one's condition but to contribute to the ever-important fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. You may be part of the key to unlocking the challenges medical professionals worldwide are facing in treating this disease.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease or ALS, is a disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. It affects approximately 5 out of every 100,000 people on the planet. Though symptoms typically do not present until after age 50, younger patients may experience symptoms in limited cases. ALS is characterized by a loss of muscle strength and coordination that gradually worsens until routine tasks, such as going up stairs, swallowing or standing up out of a chair, become impossible. The muscles that control breathing and swallowing are first affected, followed by other muscle groups. The senses and ability to think and reason are generally unaffected.

Currently, there is no known cure for ALS, though there are drugs that can slow the progress of the disease and help with symptoms. Physical therapy and the use of braces or a wheelchair can help with muscle function and general health.

San Diego, California ALS Clinical Trial Information

Clinical trials are an important part of the continuing efforts to find a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. If you are looking for an ALS clinical trial in the San Diego area, please contact us today. You could play an integral role in finding a cure! We are looking for participants in California for our ALS clinical trial.

The patient volunteer is the key to finding new treatment options for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and other medical conditions. Contact us to find out more about participating in a San Diego ALS clinical trial.