doing our first research trial

[sadiemae]

We are going to San Fran on the 25th of this month to participate in a Phase 1 safety drug trial for Neuraltis Pharmeceuticals Inc. The drug name is NP001. We will only get one dose, and have 3 follow up visits within a week. This drug would take 20 doses to do what it is supposed to to, which is to slow progression. No gain for us, other than helping out, and doing something. This trial actually pays you to do it($550) however, since we live 200 miles away, we probably will not even break even, with gas and parking. Anyway, the trials are being done in San Fran and Kansas City.

 

[joelc]

Good Luck! I hope you experience positive benefits.

 

[brooksea]

Ask if they will pay you for mileage. Can't hurt to ask! We did on the last trial my husband was in and they paid him for mileage. Every little bit helps.

 

[sadiemae]

Actually, they are putting us up in a hotel for one nite, plus the $550. Parking runs about $30 a day and the gas is about $65 round trip, plus meals, so we should break about even. We would probably do it even if they were not paying us though. I think the psychological benefit my husband will get from doing it is worth it.

 

[sharona]

Good luck on your trip & please be safe & thank your husband for his participation.God Bless.
Sharon

 

[sadiemae]

We did the NP001 for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis trial, and when we did it they said phase 2 will involve 200 people, and be enough of the drug to show some benefit. They were hoping for a start date of Phase 2 in early 2011.

 

[TedH5]

That is excellent! It sounds very promising, please keep us updated!

 

[John1]

This sounds promising all right. However, I am somewhat confused as I didn't know there were any biomarkers for ALS. Do you know what "blood biomarker" the company is referring to?

 

[sadiemae]

No I don't, but will try to find out!

 

[joni51]

Good luck Lori~Let us know how it goes ok. Be safe in your travels!

 

[Blubear]

Great news Lori! God, its like we just get caught up in the disease so much, we forget to hope that something "good" would come out soon! Calling my depressed dad about this one, hopefully it will cheer him up. Keep us posted on how Les does! Hey, and did the DVD I sent you help any?
Hugs, Kari

 

[sadiemae]

A Study of NP001 in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov we were told we ARE on the list, but the inclusion requirements may knock us out. If you are less than 2 yrs ALS diagnosis, and FVC of greater than 70, check this out if you are in CA,KS,OR,AZ,MA,KY,NY,NC,OH,PA, or TX.

 

[schavez500]

What is FVC?

 

[schavez500]

ok I know what it is.. I researched it.. Let me know how it goes. I heard that NP001 was tested in Thailand under a different name and one man was able to reverse most of his ALS.. I need to find that article and post it. I wanted to participate but I live too far away from the clinic and my doctor thought it best I rest it out and wait for it to come out in Aug.. it should hit the pharmacy.

 

[sadiemae]

Forced Vital Capacity, your breathing score.Forced Vital Capacity - Definition of Forced Vital Capacity