Friedreich Ataxia

Browse recruiting and upcoming clinical trials for Friedreich ataxia.

Patient-friendly, AI-assisted summaries based on official ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ records. Last updated: Oct 10, 2026

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Who can join AIPeople aged ≥6 with genetically confirmed Friedreich ataxia and secondary cardiomyopathy (left ventricular hypertrophy).
What is being studied AITests LX2006 gene therapy versus usual care in Friedreich ataxia cardiomyopathy.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 2
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIPeople with genetically confirmed Friedreich's ataxia who can safely ride a stationary bicycle.
What is being studied AITests omaveloxolone plus home aerobic exercise effects on VO2max and fatigue.
Study typeTreatment (other)
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIAdults 18–40 years with a clinical and genetic diagnosis of Friedreich's ataxia (symptom onset ≤25 years) meeting study staging requirements.
What is being studied AITests the safety and tolerability of SGT-212 gene therapy given by IDN and IV.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 1
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIPeople aged 12–50 with Friedreich's ataxia and evidence of FA-related cardiomyopathy (cardiac hypertrophy). The registry allows myocardial fibrosis of no more than 10% of the left ventricular wall.
What is being studied AITests safety and preliminary effects of IV AAVrh.10hFXN for FA cardiomyopathy.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 1
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIPeople aged 65 years with diagnosed neuromuscular diseases (for example: inclusion body myositis, myotonic dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, SMA, Guillain‑Barré).
What is being studied AITests whether a week of adapted assistive gait devices plus training changes fall-risk and walking measures.
Study typeTreatment (procedure/device)
CountriesGermany
Recruiting
Who can join AIAdults 18–70 with genetically confirmed Friedreich's Ataxia who had a peripheral nerve ultrasound between Dec 2025 and Apr 2026 and are followed at the Neurogenetics Competence Centre.
What is being studied AIUses nerve ultrasound to assess intraneural blood flow, nerve size, and internal nerve structure.
Study typeObservational
CountriesFrance
Who can join AIPeople aged 6 years and older with genetically confirmed Friedreich ataxia and cardiomyopathy (left ventricular hypertrophy) with left ventricular ejection fraction ≥30%.
What is being studied AICollects heart imaging and clinical data to describe cardiac disease course in FA-CM.
Study typeObservational
CountriesBrazil, Canada, Czechia +5
Who can join AIFemales aged 16 years or older with Friedreich Ataxia who were exposed to omaveloxolone during pregnancy and/or while breastfeeding.
What is being studied AICollects health data after omaveloxolone (BIIB141/SKYCLARYS) exposure during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Study typeObservational
CountriesUnited States
Recruiting
Who can join AIPeople with Friedreich's ataxia, healthy control volunteers, and carriers of the Friedreich's ataxia gene.
What is being studied AICollects cardiac, exercise, neuromuscular measurements and optional tissue samples in Friedreich's ataxia.
Study typeObservational
CountriesUnited States
Enrolling by invitation
Who can join AIChildren aged 8 up to (but not including) 16 years with Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), and neurotypical (control) children.
What is being studied AIMRS measurements of brain GABA and glutathione (GSH) as biomarkers in FRDA.
Study typeObservational
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIPeople 16 years and older with genetically confirmed Friedreich's Ataxia enrolled in the FA‑GCC UNIFAI who are starting or recently started omaveloxolone.
What is being studied AICollects long-term safety data on omaveloxolone in people with Friedreich's Ataxia.
Study typeRegistry
CountriesAustria, Belgium, Czechia +4