ALS Research Centers - Louisiana

General Information Research and Trials
MDA Clinic - Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University Medical Center
1501 Kings Highway
P.O. Box 33932
Shreveport, LA 71130-3932
Phone: 318-675-5000
Fax: 318-675-6382, Department of Neurology
 
Medical Director: Gloria Galloway M.D. (effective March 1, 1998)
Other medical specialties:
Clinical labs, radiology, internal medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy
Other diseases/conditions treated:
Myotonic dystophy, myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophy, primary lateral sclerosis, Charcot Marie Tooth Disease.
Clinical trials in progress:
Myotrophin expanded access program for ALS; nerve growth factor for reinnervation of peripheral nerve tissue in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Previous clinical trial of Riluzole. Use of gaba-linolenic acid for nerve degeneration in diabetic patients.
Other information:
ALS care database. A study is pending involving use of rehabilitation therapy for ALS patients.
 
Contact person: Karen Martinez, M.S., or Dr. Gloria Galloway
Phone: 318-675-4537
Email: ggallo@lsumc.edu