Rehabilitation program for hereditary and degenerative ataxia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests a rehabilitation program designed to help people with ataxia (a condition affecting coordination and balance) improve their walking and daily function. It aims to see if the program can help you move more safely and independently.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a genetic or degenerative form of ataxia.
- An MRI has confirmed the ataxia diagnosis.
- You can walk on flat ground without help from another person, though you may use a walking aid.
- You have not had a rehabilitation hospital stay longer than 3 weeks in the past year.
- You are not currently participating in another trial that tests a treatment for neurological recovery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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