Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of fasudil in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ROCK-ALS): a phase 2, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Publication

Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of fasudil in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ROCK-ALS): a phase 2, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Journal Paper/Review - Nov 1, 2024

Koch Jan Christoph, Leha Andreas, Bidner Helen, Cordts Isabell, Dorst Johannes, Günther René, Zeller Daniel, Braun Nathalie, Metelmann Moritz, Corcia Philippe, Depla Erik, Weydt Patrick, Meyer Thomas, Grosskreutz Julian, Soriani Marie-Hélène, Attarian Shahram, Weishaupt Jochen H, Weyen Ute, Kuttler Josua, Zurek Gabriela, Rogers Mary-Louise, Feneberg Emily, Deschauer Marcus, Neuwirth Christoph, Wuu Joanne, Ludolph Albert C., Schmidt Jens, Remane Yvonne, Camu William, Friede Tim, Benatar Michael, Weber Markus, Lingor Paul, ROCK-ALS Study group

Citation

Koch J, Leha A, Bidner H, Cordts I, Dorst J, Günther R, Zeller D, Braun N, Metelmann M, Corcia P, Depla E, Weydt P, Meyer T, Grosskreutz J, Soriani M, Attarian S, Weishaupt J, Weyen U, Kuttler J, Zurek G, Rogers M, Feneberg E, Deschauer M, Neuwirth C, Wuu J, Ludolph A, Schmidt J, Remane Y, Camu W, Friede T, Benatar M, Weber M, Lingor P, ROCK-ALS Study group. Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of fasudil in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ROCK-ALS): a phase 2, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet Neurol 2024; 23:1133-1146.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Lancet Neurol 2024; 23

Publication Date

Nov 1, 2024

Issn Electronic

1474-4465

Pages

1133-1146

Brief description/objective

Fasudil is a small molecule inhibitor of Rho-associated kinase (ROCK) and is approved for the treatment of subarachnoid haemorrhage. In preclinical studies, fasudil has been shown to attenuate neurodegeneration, modulate neuroinflammation, and foster axonal regeneration. We aimed to investigate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of fasudil in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.