
    as recommended by the study's independent data and safety monitoring board (dsmb)
  
['amyotrophic lateral sclerosis']
['acthar', 'placebo']

        Inclusion Criteria:

          1. Is 18-75 years of age at Screening

          2. Has ALS symptom onset within 2 years prior to Screening

          3. Has forced vital capacity (FVC) no higher than 60% at screening

          4. If taking riluzole, is on a stable dose for 4 weeks before Screening

        Exclusion Criteria:

          1. Has tracheostomy, diaphragm pacing, or an ongoing need for assisted ventilation of any
             type

          2. Has used any medication within a time period not allowed per protocol

          3. Has history of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus, or any clinically significant
             infection

          4. Used edaravone less than 1 week before Screening

          5. Received any stem cell replacement therapy

          6. Used steroids within a time period not allowed per protocol
      