Exposure to Neurotoxins as Risk Factors for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
| Tracking Information | |
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| First Received Date ICMJE | June 19, 2006 |
| Last Updated Date | April 22, 2008 |
| Start Date ICMJE | August 2002 |
| Primary Completion Date | Not Provided |
| Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Change History | Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00339976 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site |
| Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Descriptive Information | |
| Brief Title ICMJE | Exposure to Neurotoxins as Risk Factors for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
| Official Title ICMJE | Ascertainment of Death in ALS Patients |
| Brief Summary | This study is a follow-up to an earlier study that examined the relationship of This study will examine whether exposure to neurotoxins, such as lead, mercury, solvents, and pesticides, can contribute to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The cause of this degenerative disease of the brain and spinal cord is not well understood. Some studies suggest that exposure to environmental neurotoxins may increase its risk. This follow-up study will examine the relationship of neurotoxin exposure to the interval between the diagnosis of ALS and death. It will also examine the possible roles of genetics, lifestyle and dietary factors in the disease. Information on ALS patients previously enrolled in the study will be used to examine this relationship. No new individuals will be enrolled in the study. |
| Detailed Description | Objective: The objective of this proposal is linkage with the National Death Index (NDI) for cases from a study that was conducted in the early 1990's. The purpose of the initial study was to examine the role that lead and other exposures, including mercury and solvents, play in the etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Study population: The study involved 110 ALS cases and 256 population based controls, recruited in New England between 1993 and 1996. Data collection involved an interview, blood collection, and measurement of bone lead using x-ray fluorescence. Design and outcome parameters: The results of this study suggested that lead exposure was a risk factor for ALS. Compared to controls, cases were more likely to have occupational lead exposure, and both blood and bone lead levels were higher in cases. We are presently analyzing data on other neurotoxic exposures including mercury, solvents, and pesticides. In order to investigate prognosis, we would like to determine the date of death by searching the National Death Index. This information will enable us to evaluate the relationship of neurotoxic exposures to ALS prognosis. |
| Study Type ICMJE | Observational |
| Study Design ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Target Follow-Up Duration | Not Provided |
| Biospecimen | Not Provided |
| Sampling Method | Not Provided |
| Study Population | Not Provided |
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| Intervention ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Study Group/Cohort (s) | Not Provided |
| Publications * | Bharucha NE, Schoenberg BS, Raven RH, Pickle LW, Byar DP, Mason TJ. Geographic distribution of motor neuron disease and correlation with possible etiologic factors. Neurology. 1983 Jul;33(7):911-5. |
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* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline. |
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| Recruitment Information | |
| Recruitment Status ICMJE | Completed |
| Enrollment ICMJE | 0 |
| Completion Date | April 2008 |
| Primary Completion Date | Not Provided |
| Eligibility Criteria ICMJE |
The purpose of the NDI search will be to verify death and obtain date and cause of death information for the study participants. |
| Gender | Both |
| Ages | Not Provided |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers | No |
| Contacts ICMJE | Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects |
| Location Countries ICMJE | United States |
| Administrative Information | |
| NCT Number ICMJE | NCT00339976 |
| Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE | 999902275, 02-E-N275 |
| Has Data Monitoring Committee | Not Provided |
| Responsible Party | Not Provided |
| Study Sponsor ICMJE | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) |
| Collaborators ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Investigators ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Information Provided By | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) |
| Verification Date | April 2008 |
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