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gabapentin and ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

gabapentin has been researched along with ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in 16 studies

Gabapentin: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
gabapentin : A gamma-amino acid that is cyclohexane substituted at position 1 by aminomethyl and carboxymethyl groups. Used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We designed a phase II trial to evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin in slowing the rate of decline in muscle strength of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to assess safety and tolerability."9.08Placebo-controlled trial of gabapentin in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. WALS Study Group. Western Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Study Group. ( Armon, C; Barohn, RJ; Bromberg, MB; Bryan, WW; Gelinas, DF; Mendoza, MC; Miller, RG; Moore, D; Neville, HE; Parry, GJ; Petajan, JH; Ravits, JM; Ringel, SP; Ross, MA; Young, LA, 1996)
"To provide the biochemical rationale for the use of the new anticonvulsant agent gabapentin as a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)."7.69Potential treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with gabapentin: a hypothesis. ( Rothstein, JD; Schielke, GP; Welty, DF, 1995)
"Gabapentin is a modulator of the glutamatergic system and has been shown to prolong survival in the transgenic model of familial ALS."6.69The natural history and the effects of gabapentin in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ( Balzarini, C; Brigatti, M; Comazzi, F; Mazzini, L; Mora, G; Pastore, E; Pirali, I, 1998)
"We designed a phase II trial to evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin in slowing the rate of decline in muscle strength of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to assess safety and tolerability."5.08Placebo-controlled trial of gabapentin in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. WALS Study Group. Western Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Study Group. ( Armon, C; Barohn, RJ; Bromberg, MB; Bryan, WW; Gelinas, DF; Mendoza, MC; Miller, RG; Moore, D; Neville, HE; Parry, GJ; Petajan, JH; Ravits, JM; Ringel, SP; Ross, MA; Young, LA, 1996)
"To provide the biochemical rationale for the use of the new anticonvulsant agent gabapentin as a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)."3.69Potential treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with gabapentin: a hypothesis. ( Rothstein, JD; Schielke, GP; Welty, DF, 1995)
"Gabapentin is a modulator of the glutamatergic system and has been shown to prolong survival in the transgenic model of familial ALS."2.69The natural history and the effects of gabapentin in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ( Balzarini, C; Brigatti, M; Comazzi, F; Mazzini, L; Mora, G; Pastore, E; Pirali, I, 1998)
"The first clinical trials in spinal muscular atrophy are currently underway."2.40Carrell-Krusen Symposium invited lecture. Clinical trials in motor neuron diseases. ( Miller, RG, 1999)

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's10 (62.50)18.2507
2000's6 (37.50)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Armon, C2
Kalra, S1
Cashman, NR1
Caramanos, Z1
Genge, A1
Arnold, DL1
Miller, RG5
Moore, DH2
Jackson, CE1
Cory, PR1
Gidal, Be1
Welty, DF1
Schielke, GP1
Rothstein, JD1
Romano, JG1
Moore, D1
Young, LA1
Barohn, RJ2
Bromberg, MB1
Bryan, WW1
Gelinas, DF2
Mendoza, MC1
Neville, HE1
Parry, GJ1
Petajan, JH1
Ravits, JM1
Ringel, SP1
Ross, MA1
Gurney, ME1
Cutting, FB1
Zhai, P1
Doble, A1
Taylor, CP2
Andrus, PK1
Hall, ED1
Mazzini, L1
Mora, G1
Balzarini, C1
Brigatti, M1
Pirali, I1
Comazzi, F1
Pastore, E1
Forshew, DA1
Caramia, MD1
Palmieri, MG1
Desiato, MT1
Iani, C1
Scalise, A1
Telera, S1
Bernardi, G1
McDermott, MP1
Rowland, LP1
Dronsky, V1
Mendoza, M1
Bryan, W1
Ravits, J1
Yuen, E1
Neville, H1
Ringel, S1
Bromberg, M1
Petajan, J1
Amato, AA1
Jackson, C1
Johnson, W1
Mandler, R1
Bosch, P1
Smith, B1
Graves, M1
Ross, M1
Sorenson, EJ1
Kelkar, P1
Parry, G1
Olney, R1
Brigell, MG1

Reviews

4 reviews available for gabapentin and ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ArticleYear
How can physicians and their patients with ALS decide to use the newly-available treatments to slow disease progression?
    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other motor neuron disorders : official publication of the World Federation of Neurology, Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases, 1999, Volume: 1, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Anticonvulsants; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cyclohex

1999
Potential use of gabapentin and lamotrigine.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 1995, Volume: 29, Issue:11

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Anticonvulsants; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cyclohex

1995
Carrell-Krusen Symposium invited lecture. Clinical trials in motor neuron diseases.
    Journal of child neurology, 1999, Volume: 14, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetates; Adolescent; Adult; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Animals; Brain-Derived Neurotrop

1999
Therapeutic advances: new hope for patients with ALS.
    Nursing spectrum (D.C./Baltimore metro ed.), 1998, Dec-14, Volume: 8, Issue:25

    Topics: Acetates; Aged; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; GABA Agonists; G

1998

Trials

4 trials available for gabapentin and ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ArticleYear
Placebo-controlled trial of gabapentin in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. WALS Study Group. Western Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Study Group.
    Neurology, 1996, Volume: 47, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetates; Adult; Aged; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic

1996
The natural history and the effects of gabapentin in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 1998, Volume: 160 Suppl 1

    Topics: Acetates; Administration, Oral; Adult; Aged; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Cyclohexanecarbo

1998
Pharmacologic reversal of cortical hyperexcitability in patients with ALS.
    Neurology, 2000, Jan-11, Volume: 54, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Cerebral Cortex; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Diaze

2000
Phase III randomized trial of gabapentin in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Neurology, 2001, Apr-10, Volume: 56, Issue:7

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Double-Blind Method; F

2001

Other Studies

8 other studies available for gabapentin and ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ArticleYear
Gabapentin therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: lack of improvement in neuronal integrity shown by MR spectroscopy.
    AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology, 2003, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetates; Aged; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Aspartic Acid; Cell Survival; Creatine; Cyclo

2003
Western ALS Study Group.
    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other motor neuron disorders : official publication of the World Federation of Neurology, Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases, 2004, Volume: 5 Suppl 1

    Topics: Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Calcium Channel Blockers; Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor; Clinic

2004
Potential treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with gabapentin: a hypothesis.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 1995, Volume: 29, Issue:11

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amino Acids, Branched-Chain; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Anticonvulsants; Brain

1995
Reduction of fasciculations in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with the use of gabapentin.
    Archives of neurology, 1996, Volume: 53, Issue:8

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Fasci

1996
Benefit of vitamin E, riluzole, and gabapentin in a transgenic model of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Annals of neurology, 1996, Volume: 39, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Animals; Brain; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Diet;

1996
New approaches to therapy of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    The Western journal of medicine, 1998, Volume: 168, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Animals; Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor; Cyclohe

1998
ALS defeats gabapentin: reflections on another failed treatment.
    Neurology, 2001, Apr-10, Volume: 56, Issue:7

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Gabapentin; gamma-Amin

2001
ALS defeats gabapentin: reflections on another failed treatment.
    Neurology, 2001, Oct-23, Volume: 57, Issue:8

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Excitatory Amino Acid

2001