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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Drug Development Pipeline

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<div class="infobox-header">ALS Pipeline Overview</div>
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<tr><th>Total Programs</th><td>50+</td></tr>
<tr><th>FDA Approved</th><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><th>Phase 3</th><td>8</td></tr>
<tr><th>Phase 2</th><td>15+</td></tr>
<tr><th>Phase 1</th><td>12+</td></tr>
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Overview

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the selective loss of upper and lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The disease leads to progressive muscle weakness, paralysis, and typically fatal respiratory failure within 2-5 years of symptom onset [@pubmed-als-reviews]. Approximately 5-10% of ALS cases are familial, while the remaining 90-95% are sporadic with unknown etiology [@pubmed-als-reviews] [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32861254/).

The ALS drug development pipeline has expanded significantly in recent years, driven by improved understanding of disease mechanisms, particularly around [SOD1](/genes/sod1), [C9orf72](/genes/c9orf72), TDP-43, and [FUS](/genes/fus) genetic variants. This page catalogs the current therapeutic programs targeting ALS, from approved disease-modifying therapies to early-stage clinical candidates.

For detailed company profiles of firms with ALS programs, see [ALS Pipeline Companies](/companies/als-pipeline-companies).

FDA-Approved Therapies


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