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ALS Genetic and Environmental Risk Study
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Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are continuing to seek
individuals for participation in an ALS Gene Study conducted by Dr.
Robert H. Brown Jr. The purpose of this research study is to identify
genes and environmental factors that may cause or increase the risk of
developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This study includes
individuals with ALS, possibly some family members, and unaffected,
unrelated controls. Participation requires a one-time blood sample,
completion of questionnaires about environmental and family history, and
permission to review medical records pertaining to the onset and
progression of the disease for those with the disease. All costs are
covered and travel to Boston is not necessary. Arrangements can be made
to have participants' blood drawn locally.

Eligibility: Any person who is diagnosed with ALS and possibly some
family members. We are also recruiting unrelated, unaffected individuals
as population controls, such as spouses and friends.

We would love the opportunity to work with you. Please contact us at:

Nicole Couture or Diane McKenna-Yasek
Massachusetts General Hospital
Cecil B. Day Laboratory
114 Sixteenth Street, Rm 3125
Charlestown, MA 02129
Tel: 617-726-5750
Fax: 617-726-8543
Email: ncouture@partners.org
Email: dmckennayasek@partners.org