Actively Recruiting
Biomarkers in Friedreich's Ataxia
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2025-09-23
203
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
769 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor
C
Children's Miracle Network
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Biomarkers in Friedreich's Ataxia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Genetic diagnosis of Friedreich's ataxia by DNA sequencing, mutational analysis or protein assay OR healthy with no neuromuscular disorder
- Age between 6 and 70 years inclusive
- Able to tolerate metabolic exercise testing
- Stable on cardiac medication regimen for at least 3 months prior to screening
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of unstable heart disease
- History of cardiac transplant
- Any other medical condition that makes participation unsuitable according to investigators
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Mackenzi Coker, M.S.CCC-SLP
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
3
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