Spinal Muscular Atrophy Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You have been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) caused by a problem on chromosome 5 (called 5q SMA), confirmed by a genetic test
• You are between 8 and 18 years old at the time of screening
• You are able to sit up on your own without any support for at least 10 seconds
• You can raise one or both hands to your mouth, but cannot lift a 200 gram weight (about the weight of a small apple) to your mouth
• You are currently receiving a treatment that targets the underlying cause of your SMA (such as a disease-modifying therapy)
• You (and/or your parent or guardian) have signed a consent form agreeing to take part

Who may not be able to join:

• The study team believes you would not be able to follow the study procedures or requirements
• You have severe spine curvature (scoliosis) or joint stiffness that would get in the way of playing the study game or completing the physical assessments
• You have bone or joint surgery planned in the 6 months before starting or at any point during the study period (up to 16 weeks after being enrolled)
• You are not able to read in either English or French

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.