Protocol for a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial of lithium carbonate in patients with amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (LiCALS) [Eudract number: 2008-006891-31]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by loss of motor neurons leading to severe weakness and death from respiratory failure within 3-5 years. Riluzole prolongs survival in AL...

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Main Authors: Kelly Joanna, Thornhill Marie, Murphy Caroline, Morrison Karen E, Young Carolyn A, Shaw Pamela J, Al-Chalabi Ammar, Steen I Nicholas, Leigh P Nigel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/11/111