Biomarkers in Friedreich's Ataxia

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Conditions studied: Friedreich's Ataxia

In brief

The purpose of this project is to characterize measures of cardiac performance and neuromuscular physiology in FA patients using novel techniques, including echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), metabolic exercise testing, and neurophysiological outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02497534

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

203

Starts

2015-09-01

Expected to finish

2030-06-03

Last updated by the study team

2025-09-23

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Genetic diagnosis of Friedreich's ataxia by DNA sequencing, mutational analysis or protein assay OR be a healthy subject with no evidence of a neuromuscular disorder
• Between the ages of 6 and 70 (inclusive)
• Are able to tolerate metabolic exercise testing
• Are stable on cardiac medication regimen for 3 months prior to screening

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of unstable heart disease
• Receipt of cardiac transplant
• Any concurrent medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigators, would make the subject unsuitable for the study

Where it is running

• University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States (enrolling)

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