Study of spinocerebellar ataxia type 27B over time
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study follows people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 27B (a movement disorder) and their family members to understand how the condition changes over time. It also includes healthy volunteers for comparison.
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Who can take part
- You have a genetic diagnosis of spinocerebellar ataxia type 27B (SCA27B) with at least 250 GAA repeats in the FGF14 gene.
- OR you are a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, child) of someone with SCA27B, even if you don't know your own carrier status.
- OR you are a healthy adult with no history of neurological or psychiatric disease.
- You must be willing to sign a consent form and follow the study procedures.
- If you are a healthy control, you cannot have any other disease that might affect motor tests (like arthritis or a recent injury).
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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