Clinical trials
Ataxia clinical trials
Below are recruiting ataxia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 71 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age - NCT01060371Recruiting
Study of genetic causes of spinocerebellar ataxia
This study follows people with certain types of spinocerebellar ataxia (a group of conditions that cause progressive movement problems) to understand how the disease changes over time and how genes might influence it. It may help researchers learn more about these conditions and support future treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6 years+ - NCT02701036Recruiting
Natural history study for adult-onset progressive ataxia
This study follows people with progressive balance and coordination problems that started after age 40. The goal is to better understand what happens over time, which can help future treatments be developed for similar conditions.
InnsbruckAges 40 years+ - NCT04010214Recruiting
Study of cerebellar ataxia in Southeast China
This is an observational study that follows people with cerebellar ataxia, their relatives, and healthy volunteers to learn more about the condition. It may help researchers better understand the causes and patterns of cerebellar ataxia over time.
Fuzhou, FujianAges Any age - NCT07798674Recruiting
Natural history study for ataxias and spastic paraplegias
This study tracks how ataxias and related movement disorders progress over time. By joining, you help researchers learn more about these conditions and prepare for future treatments.
InnsbruckAges 5 years+ - NCT07778836RecruitingPhase 3
Study of daily injections for Friedreich's ataxia
This study tests an investigational drug given as a daily injection to see if it can improve walking and balance in people with Friedreich's ataxia.
Tampa, FloridaAges 12–40 - NCT07325487Recruiting
Brain stimulation for walking and balance in SCA6 ataxia
This study tests a new kind of deep brain stimulation that adjusts automatically to improve balance and coordination in adults with SCA6, a genetic form of ataxia. It may help patients who can still walk but have moderate to severe symptoms.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 21–89 - NCT07288437Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for SCA6 ataxia
This study tests if deep brain stimulation (putting a device in the brain to send mild electrical pulses) can improve balance and movement in people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA6), a genetic condition that causes trouble walking and coordination.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–89 - NCT07202195Recruiting
Using stimulation suits at home for MS symptoms
This trial tests whether wearing a special suit at home can help manage muscle stiffness (spasticity) or lack of coordination (ataxia) caused by multiple sclerosis. The suit delivers gentle stimulation to improve movement in your arms or legs.
SteenokkerzeelAges 18 years+ - NCT06261424Recruiting
Exercise program for spastic ataxia types ARSACS and SPG7
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program (including pool exercises) can help people with certain types of hereditary ataxia. The goal is to see if it reduces symptoms like muscle stiffness and coordination problems.
Baie-Saint-Paul, QuebecAges 16 years+ - NCT06016946Recruiting
Friedreich's Ataxia Natural History Study
This study follows people with Friedreich's ataxia (FA) over time to learn more about the disease. It helps researchers understand how FA affects people of all ages and may lead to better treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT02440763Recruiting
Study of inherited progressive balance and coordination changes
This is a natural history study that follows people with inherited forms of “ataxia” (problems with balance and coordination) over time. It may help researchers better understand how these conditions progress in daily life and can inform future treatments.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT03336008Recruiting
Registry for certain inherited spinocerebellar ataxias
This study is a registry that collects information from adults with certain types of inherited ataxia caused by specific genetic diagnoses. It may help doctors better understand these conditions and support future research.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18–90 - NCT06600269Recruiting
Cycling training for ataxia recovery in SCA
This study tests whether cycling-based coordination training can help people with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) improve balance and movement by priming the brain for recovery.
TaoyuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07721025RecruitingPhase 2
Gene therapy trial for Friedreich ataxia heart disease
This trial tests a one-time gene therapy called LX2006 for heart problems caused by Friedreich ataxia. The goal is to see if it can improve heart function and structure.
Tampa, FloridaAges 6 years+ - NCT07720700Recruiting
Foot orthoses and walking in people with ataxia
This study tests if special shoe inserts (foot orthoses) can help improve walking in people with ataxia. You may qualify if you have trouble with balance or coordination while walking.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06633003Recruiting
Testing an oral extract for spinocerebellar ataxia
This trial tests whether an oral extract from a mushroom called Antrodia cinnamomea can help improve symptoms in people with spinocerebellar ataxia (a condition that affects coordination and balance). Participants must be able to communicate in Chinese.
TaipeiAges 30–70 - NCT07508631Recruiting
Friedreich Ataxia Nerve Ultrasound Study
This trial uses an ultrasound to look at nerves in people with Friedreich's Ataxia. It may help doctors better understand how the condition affects the nervous system.
Nice, Alpes MaritimesAges 18–70 - NCT07444333Recruiting
Heart function and fatigue in Friedreich's ataxia
This study looks at how the heart works during exercise and how that relates to fatigue in people with Friedreich's ataxia. You'll ride a stationary bike, and we'll measure your heart's output to understand fatigue better.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT07427563Recruiting
Cerebellar deep brain stimulation for ataxia
This trial tests whether stimulating a part of the brain called the cerebellum with a device can help improve balance and coordination in people with primary ataxia (a movement disorder you were born with or inherited). It aims to see if this treatment is safe and effective over one year.
Toronto, OntarioAges 20–70 - NCT07221292RecruitingPhase 3
Study of N-acetyl-L-leucine for CACNA1A disorders
This trial tests a potential treatment for people with CACNA1A disorders, which can cause movement problems, migraine, or seizures. The medication may help improve balance and coordination.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 4 years+ - NCT07215416RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for ataxia-telangiectasia with specific ATM mutation
This trial tests a new genetic medicine designed for people with A-T who have a specific ATM gene change. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and if it can improve symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–17 years - NCT07185347RecruitingPhase 3
Fampridine for SCA27B ataxia study
This trial tests if fampridine, a medication, can improve walking and coordination in people with SCA27B, a specific inherited ataxia. It compares fampridine to a placebo over a period of time.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07180355RecruitingPhase 1
Gene therapy trial for Friedreich's ataxia
This trial tests a gene therapy called SGT-212 for people with Friedreich's ataxia. It aims to help treat the condition by delivering a working copy of the gene.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ataxia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 71 recruiting ataxia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a ataxia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a ataxia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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