Abstract

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of recombinant-Methionyl Human Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (r-metHuBDNF) when given by intrathecal infusion to subjects with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It will investigate the efficacy of the study substance on survival and freedom from permanent assisted ventilation. Each subject will receive an implanted pump which will provide either the study substance or a placebo. Upon completion of the study, subjects will have the option to receive open-label r-metHuBDNF for up to 12 months.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR001346-20
Application #
6450058
Study Section
Project Start
2000-12-01
Project End
2001-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
20
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
$234,837
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Department
Type
DUNS #
800772162
City
San Antonio
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
78229

  Publications

Kawaguchi-Suzuki, Marina; Cusi, Kenneth; Bril, Fernando et al. (2018) A Genetic Score Associates With Pioglitazone Response in Patients With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis. Front Pharmacol 9:752
Hayden, Kathleen M; Baker, Laura D; Bray, George et al. (2018) Long-term impact of intensive lifestyle intervention on cognitive function assessed with the National Institutes of Health Toolbox: The Look AHEAD study. Alzheimers Dement (Amst) 10:41-48
Unick, Jessica L; Gaussoin, Sarah A; Hill, James O et al. (2017) Objectively Assessed Physical Activity and Weight Loss Maintenance among Individuals Enrolled in a Lifestyle Intervention. Obesity (Silver Spring) 25:1903-1909
Kawaguchi-Suzuki, M; Bril, F; Kalavalapalli, S et al. (2017) Concentration-dependent response to pioglitazone in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 46:56-61
Johnson, Karen C; Bray, George A; Cheskin, Lawrence J et al. (2017) The Effect of Intentional Weight Loss on Fracture Risk in Persons With Diabetes: Results From the Look AHEAD Randomized Clinical Trial. J Bone Miner Res 32:2278-2287
Lorenzo, Carlos; Festa, Andreas; Hanley, Anthony J et al. (2017) Novel Protein Glycan-Derived Markers of Systemic Inflammation and C-Reactive Protein in Relation to Glycemia, Insulin Resistance, and Insulin Secretion. Diabetes Care 40:375-382
Beavers, Kristen M; Leng, Iris; Rapp, Stephen R et al. (2017) Effects of Longitudinal Glucose Exposure on Cognitive and Physical Function: Results from the Action for Health in Diabetes Movement and Memory Study. J Am Geriatr Soc 65:137-145
Chao, Ariana M; Wadden, Thomas A; Gorin, Amy A et al. (2017) Binge Eating and Weight Loss Outcomes in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: 4-Year Results from the Look AHEAD Study. Obesity (Silver Spring) 25:1830-1837
Williams, Robert C; Elston, Robert C; Kumar, Pankaj et al. (2016) Selecting SNPs informative for African, American Indian and European Ancestry: application to the Family Investigation of Nephropathy and Diabetes (FIND). BMC Genomics 17:325
Belalcazar, L Maria; Papandonatos, George D; Erar, Bahar et al. (2016) Lifestyle Intervention for Weight Loss and Cardiometabolic Changes in the Setting of Glucokinase Regulatory Protein Inhibition: Glucokinase Regulatory Protein-Leu446Pro Variant in Look AHEAD. Circ Cardiovasc Genet 9:71-8

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