Friedreich Ataxia Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 8 and 60 years old
- You have been diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia through genetic testing, confirmed by having a specific type of gene change (called a GAA expansion) in both copies of the frataxin gene
- Your ataxia symptoms are below a certain level of severity, as measured by a standard rating scale called SARA (with a score below 30)
- You are able to complete a psychological and thinking skills assessment conducted in the Italian language
Who may not be able to join:
- You are younger than 8 or older than 60 years old
- You have a different type of ataxia, whether caused by an injury or illness (acquired ataxia) or a different genetic condition
- Your ataxia symptoms are at or above a certain level of severity on the SARA rating scale (a score of 30 or higher)
- You are not able to take part in a psychological and thinking skills assessment in Italian
⚠️ Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Gabriella Paparella, Medical Doctor, IRCCS E. Medea / Associazione la Nostra Famiglia
Phone: +39 04389062
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Connectivity profile derived from HD-EEG in subjects with FRDA.; Functional activity derived from HD-EEG in subjects with FRDA.
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.