A Home-based Rehabilitation in ARSACS
Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay48 participants (24 women and 24 men) with autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS) will participate in 2 phases : control phase (12-week usual care) and intervention phase (12-week home-based rehabilitation program). The participants will be evaluated at baseline, week 12 (end of control phase) and week 24 (end of intervention phase) to quantify the effects of an individualized home-based rehabilitation program. Participants will also participate on a focus group at the end of the program to evaluate the acceptability of the program and the perceived changes.
The Role of Cerebellum in Speech
Cerebellar AtaxiaDysarthria1 moreThis study will investigate the how the cerebellum is involved in speech motor learning over time and short-term corrections in patients with cerebellar ataxia and healthy controls. This will be accomplished through three approaches: behavioral studies, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). During behavioral studies, participants will be asked to speak into a microphone while their voice is played back over earphones, and to do other speaking tasks. MRI will be acquired to perform a detailed analysis on brain function and anatomy related to speech and the cerebellum. In healthy controls, TMS will also be performed to temporarily disrupt the cerebellum before, during, or after the participant performs speaking tasks. Patients with cerebellar ataxia and healthy volunteers will be asked to complete behavioral studies and/or MRI; healthy volunteers may be asked to additionally participate in TMS.
Kinesiotape on Balance in With Multiple Sclerosis
Individuals With Multiple SclerosisWith Ataxia Symptoms1 moreMultiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, is a disease characterized by myelin, oligodendrocyte and axon damage. Research continues on the autoimmune, infectious, environmental, vascular and genetic origins of this disease, which affects approximately 2.5 million people in the world and is seen 2-3 times more in women than in men. Although the signs and symptoms of the disease vary according to the location of the lesion; frequently, loss of strength, spasticity, sensory disturbances, fatigue, ataxia, autonomic dysfunction, and decreased visual acuity are observed. With these approaches, the effect of Kinesiotape application on balance will be investigated in individuals with ataxic MS. Based on this idea, our work; It was planned to investigate the effect of kinesiotape application on balance in individuals diagnosed with ataxic multiple sclerosis.
Priming Motor Learning Through Exercise in People With Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23 morePRIME-Ataxia is a randomized controlled trial that aims to determine the feasibility and efficacy of an 8-week telehealth intervention of high intensity aerobic exercise prior to balance training compared to an 8-week telehealth intervention of low intensity exercise prior to balance training in people with spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs). The investigators additionally aim to explore changes in motor skill learning on a novel motor skill task in a sub-group of participants pre and post intervention.
Promoting Physical Activity Engagement for People With Early-stage Cerebellar Ataxia
Cerebellar AtaxiaEngage-Ataxia will implement a physical activity coaching program for people with cerebellar ataxia at Teachers College, Columbia University. This program expands upon the current Engage program for people with Parkinson's disease (Engage-PD), an exercise coaching program for people with early stage Parkinson's disease to target individuals with early stage cerebellar ataxia. Engage-Ataxia will utilize a physical or occupational therapist to provide up to five one-on-one coaching sessions for individuals newly diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia. Therapists will work with participants to provide individualized structured support to facilitate and optimize exercise uptake as one part of comprehensive disease management. Participants will undertake two assessments three months apart, and will receive coaching interventions via Zoom healthcare platform. The primary objective of this program is to increase physical activity and exercise engagement in individuals with early stage cerebellar ataxia. This feasibility study will provide preliminary data and insight into the benefits of a remote coaching intervention for people with cerebellar ataxia.
Trial in Adult Subjects With Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Spinocerebellar AtaxiasSpinocerebellar Ataxia Genotype Type 16 moreThe primary purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of BHV-4157 (Troriluzole) 140 milligrams (mg) once daily versus placebo after 8 weeks of treatment in subjects with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA).
Micronised Resveratrol as a Treatment for Friedreich Ataxia
Friedreich AtaxiaThe aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of micronised resveratrol as a treatment for FRDA, in terms of reducing the severity of ataxia symptoms at 24 weeks, through a randomised blinded, placebo controlled crossover trial.
STRIDES - a Clinical Research Study of an Investigational New Drug to Treat Spinocerebellar Ataxia...
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Phase 2b/3 double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess safety and efficacy of SLS-005 (trehalose injection, 90.5 mg/mL for intravenous infusion) for the treatment of adults with spinocerebellar ataxia).
A Study of Vatiquinone for the Treatment of Participants With Friedreich Ataxia
Friedreich AtaxiaThe primary objective of the study is to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of vatiquinone administered in participants with Friedreich ataxia (FA) younger than 7 years.
NAD Supplementation to Prevent Progressive Neurological Disease in Ataxia Telangiectasia
Ataxia TelangiectasiaThe study investigates the effect of dietary supplementation of nicotinamide ribonucleoside (NR) in children with ataxia telangiectasia (AT), with main focus on neurological symptoms.