The Neurological Clinical Research Institute at MGH is seeking individuals to participate in a blood collection research study

Purpose:

- To collect blood samples from people with amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) and control volunteers

- Through comparison of these samples, the researchers hope to learn more about the role of the immune system in ALS, as well as find unique biological markers, which could be used to develop new therapies


Requirements:

- At least 18 years of age

- Willing to answer brief questions about your medical and family history

- Willing to give blood samples (Control subjects will participate in a one-time blood
draw and ALS subjects will participate in up to 7 brief sample collection visits every 3 months)


If interested, please contact the study coordinator, Olivia Humbarger, at 617-643-2522 or by e-mail at ohumbarger@partners.org.

Institution  –  MGH - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Neurological Clinical Research Institute, Boston, MA

Principal Investigator  – James D Berry, MD

  

For further information about enrolling a patient in this trial, contact the person below.

Name  – Olivia R Humbarger

Phone  – 6176432522