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Blog series: Inside the Science
In our blog series, Inside the Science, we break down and discuss trending topics in ALS research, making complex science accessible to anyone affected by ALS.
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Information and Support: Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials are a critical part of developing new ALS treatments. Learn more about how clinical trials work, find trials in Canada, get your questions answered, and find further resources.
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Database: Find Clinical Trials and Research Opportunities in Canada
Looking for an ALS clinical trial or how to contribute to research? Browse current studies recruiting in Canada, with information on what intervention is being tested, eligibility, locations, and next steps for interested participants.
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Updates: Clinical Trials, Care & Research
Stay informed with ALS Canada’s research updates, featuring the latest clinical trial news, lab discoveries, emerging therapies, and advances in clinical care. Explore clear, evidence-based summaries that help make sense of new findings and what they may mean for people affected by ALS.
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Q&A Drop-In: ALS Research and Clinical Trials 101
This monthly Q&A drop-in session is available for people living with ALS, their families, caregivers, and anyone close to someone living with the disease who is seeking information or might have questions about ALS research and/or clinical trials.
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Webinars: ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed is a webinar series that explores ongoing ALS clinical trials in Canada. Hear directly from the companies and researchers leading these studies, and have your questions answered during a live Q&A session.
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FAQ: ALS Research
New to ALS research? Explore answers to common questions about clinical trials, what ALS researchers are studying, treatment development, and where research funding is going.
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How to Read a Press Release
Press releases are used in the ALS landscape to communicate important information to journalists and the public. Press releases may be released by pharmaceutical companies, academic and research institutions, and non-profit organizations, amongst other outlets. It is important to critically analyze information from a press release to help you become a well-informed consumer of ALS information.
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FAQ: Clinical Trials
Get answers to common questions about ALS clinical trials, including participation, eligibility, safety, potential benefits and risks, and how trials contribute to treatment development.
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Guide: Reading Research Papers
From unravelling abstracts to diving deep into discussions, this resource will help you feel more confident the next time you dig into a complicated ALS research paper.
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Research Glossary
This glossary contains a list of scientific and medical terms and definitions that are relevant to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).