The Carolinas ALS Center provides a full spectrum of medical, therapeutic and support specialists in a hospital-based outpatient setting. It is also a leading resource for patient and family education materials. Patient support groups throughout the region are invited to affiliate with Carolinas ALS Center to consolidate efforts for improving patient services. Patients can sample or borrow devices capable of synthesizing or augmenting speech from the center's Communication Laboratory. Disease progression in the Center's ALS patients is compared with a similar nationwide database from other leading treatment centers in the United States.
Current research includes the role of antioxidants in promoting motor neuron survival.
Carolinas ALS Center participates in the most current clinical drug trials, emphasizing research in novel compounds and new methods of evaluating patients. A unique program specifically designed to organize and maintain multiple-drug therapies is currently underway. Information on research developments and new clinical trials is shared through our network of local patient support groups. An assistance fund is available to benefit patients with financial need. Counseling group for caregivers.