Study of spastic paraplegia in patients and healthy controls
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study enrolls people diagnosed with spastic paraplegia and also compares them with healthy people. It helps researchers learn more about the condition and may guide future care or treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must have a clinical diagnosis of spastic paraplegia (stiffness/spasms in the legs).
- If you join as a patient, you should be able to participate in study visits and tasks.
- If you join as a control, you should be a healthy person without spastic paraplegia.
- You must be willing to participate (no declining).
- You should not have serious medical, neurological, or mental health issues that would make the study hard to follow safely.
Quick eligibility check
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