This study is designed to evaluate whether a combination of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and EH-301 can slow down or improve symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Researchers will assess changes in disease progression using the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R), a standard tool for measuring daily functioning in people with ALS. The main question is whether taking NAC together with EH-301 can prevent symptom worsening and possibly improve existing ALS symptoms. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the active combination (NAC + EH-301) or matching placebos for 6 months. During this period, they will attend regular clinic visits for evaluations, tests, and safety monitoring. After completing the initial 6-month phase, all participants may choose to join a 6-month open-label extension, where everyone receives the active treatment regardless of their original group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
90
Daily dose of 600mg of effervescent powder
Daily dose of 1800mg of capsules
Daily dose of 100mg of tablets
Hospital Universitario Donostia
San Sebastián, Guipuzcoa, Spain
RECRUITINGALSFRS-R scale
Change from baseline in the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) \[range from 0 to 48, being 48 normal function and 0 complete function loss\] to assess disease progression and evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of the combination of NAC and EH301 during the randomized treatment period (24 weeks) and, for participants who enter the open-label extension, up to 48 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 48 weeks
Muscle strength
Muscle strength measured by hand dynamometry during the randomized treatment period (24 weeks) and, for participants who enter the open-label extension, up to 48 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 48 weeks
Ventilation-free survival
Percentage of participants who remain alive without requiring tracheotomy or permanent invasive ventilation during the randomized period (24 weeks) or, for those who enter the open-label extension, up to 48 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 48 weeks
Quality of life (ALSAQ-40)
Quality of life assessed using the ALSAQ-40 questionnaire \[range from 0 to 100, being 0 best health status and 100 worst health status\] during the randomized treatment period (24 weeks) and, for participants who enter the open-label extension, up to 48 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 48 weeks
Respiratory function (%FVC)
Respiratory function measured as percent predicted forced vital capacity (%FVC) during the randomized treatment period (24 weeks) and, for participants who enter the open-label extension, up to 48 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 48 weeks
Time to gastrostomy
Time from baseline to placement of gastrostomy tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy or radiologically inserted gastrostomy). Participants in the open-label extension are followed for events up to 48 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 48 weeks
Combined Assessment of Function and Survival (CAFS)
Combined Assessment of Function and Survival (CAFS) score calculated using ALSFRS-R change and survival status \[no fixed numerical range; ranking score where higher values indicate better combined functional status and survival\] during the randomized treatment period (24 weeks) and, for participants who enter the open-label extension, up to 48 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 48 weeks
Neurofilament light chain (NfL) biomarker
Neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels in serum and cerebrospinal fluid will be measured for biomarker assessment. Analyses will evaluate the change from baseline in NfL concentrations during the randomized treatment period (24 weeks) and, for participants who enter the open-label extension, up to 48 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 48 weeks
Serum lipidomic profile
Serum lipidomic components will be measured for biomarker assessment. Analyses will evaluate the change from baseline in the serum lipidomic profile during the randomized treatment period (24 weeks) and, for participants who enter the open-label extension, up to 48 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 48 weeks
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