Brain stimulation for hereditary ataxia symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (called cerebellar transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help improve balance and coordination in people with spinocerebellar ataxia. It may offer a new way to ease symptoms without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of spinocerebellar ataxia type 1, 2, or 3 through genetic testing.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your ataxia symptoms are rated as mild to moderate on a standard scale (score between 3 and 20 on the SARA test).
- You do not have serious health problems like kidney or liver failure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or diabetes.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have a pacemaker, other electronic device, or metal in your head.
- If you take certain medications like valproate or riluzole, you may need to stop them for a while before joining (with your doctor's guidance).
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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