Priming Motor Learning Through Exercise in People With Spinocerebellar Ataxia (PRIME-Ataxia)
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 focused on measuring Aerobic Exercise, Balance, Motor Learning, Neurorehabilitation, Telehealth, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Cerebellum, High intensity aerobic exercise
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Between the ages of 18 to 85 years Genetically confirmed diagnosis of SCA1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 Scale for Ataxia Rating and Assessment (SARA) score between 8-25/40, capturing mild-moderate disease Able to walk with/without assistive device Successful completion of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) to confirm no medical contraindications to exercise Care partner availability during assessments and/or intervention pending balance scores Exclusion Criteria: Severe non-ataxic motor symptoms such as dystonia, tremor, or Parkinsonism, measured by Inventory of Non-Ataxia Signs (INAS) Peripheral sensory loss (as confirmed with monofilament or clinical proprioceptive testing) Severe visual complications associated with ataxia (i.e., Spontaneous nystagmus, retinal or optic nerve involvement, especially in SCA7) defined as as have a score on the Snellen Visual Acuity test = 20/200 - 20/400, OR a visual field of 20 degrees of less. Musculoskeletal injury that would prevent participation in an exercise program Other concurrent disease of the cerebellum (e.g. stroke, multiple sclerosis) Cardiac/pulmonary conditions that would affect participants ability to participate exercise program Currently engaged in >3 week moderate-high intensity aerobic exercise and/or balance training
Sites / Locations
- Teachers College, Columbia University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Group 1
Group 2
High-Intensity Aerobic Exercise Prior to Balance Training
Low-Intensity Exercise Prior to Balance Training