Spinocerebellar Ataxia

Browse recruiting and upcoming clinical trials for spinocerebellar ataxia.

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

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Who can join AIAdults with genetically confirmed Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6 (SCA6).
What is being studied AITests adaptive deep brain stimulation targeting the cerebellar interposed nucleus.
Study typeTreatment (procedure/device)
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIAdults with genetically confirmed spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA6).
What is being studied AITests adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) using a cerebellar implant in people with SCA6.
Study typeTreatment (procedure/device)
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIPeople aged 4 years and older with a genetically confirmed CACNA1A disorder (eg, EA2, SCA6, FHM1 and related CACNA1A conditions).
What is being studied AITests N-acetyl-L-leucine (IB1001) versus placebo for CACNA1A disorders.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 3
CountriesAustria, Germany, Greece +4
Who can join AIAdults with genetically confirmed Spinocerebellar Ataxia 27B (SCA27B) caused by a GAA expansion in the FGF14 gene.
What is being studied AITests fampridine 10 mg twice daily versus placebo for 12 weeks in adults with SCA27B.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 3
CountriesFrance
Who can join AIPeople aged 25–60 with genetically confirmed SCA1, SCA3, or early manifest Huntington disease.
What is being studied AITests safety, tolerability, and drug levels of intrathecal VO659 in SCA1, SCA3, and HD.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 1/2
CountriesDenmark, France, Germany +3
Who can join AIPeople aged 7 years and older with a positive genetic test for SCA7 (spinocerebellar ataxia type 7).
What is being studied AICompares oral riluzole with placebo on vision and ataxia measures in SCA7 over 18 months.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 2/3
CountriesItaly
Not yet recruiting
Who can join AIPeople with genetically confirmed Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 1 or type 3.
What is being studied AITests safety and feasibility of bilateral deep cerebellar nucleus deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Study typeTreatment (procedure/device)
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIAdults (18–80) with genetically confirmed SCA1, SCA2, or SCA3 (symptomatic or presymptomatic), or symptomatic SCA27B.
What is being studied AISystematic eye exams and neurological assessment to look for retinal or optic nerve damage in SCA.
Study typeOther
CountriesFrance
Who can join AIPeople with inherited movement disorders (including spinocerebellar ataxias and hyperkinetic disorders), at‑risk relatives, or healthy adult controls.
What is being studied AICollects clinical, genetic, imaging and biological data to develop biomarkers and define natural history.
Study typeObservational
CountriesFrance
Recruiting
Who can join AIAdults (18+) with genetically confirmed spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA1, SCA2, SCA3, or SCA6) and progressive unexplained ataxia.
What is being studied AITracks and compares disease progression and non-ataxia symptoms, ADL, and quality of life in SCA1/2/3/6.
Study typeObservational
CountriesAustria, Belgium, France +7
Who can join AIPeople with spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA1, SCA2, SCA3, SCA6, SCA7, SCA8, SCA10, SCA27B, RFC1-ataxia) and healthy people.
What is being studied AICollects clinical exams, blood/optional CSF, questionnaires, and MRI to study progression and genetic modifiers.
Study typeObservational
CountriesCanada, United States
Who can join AIPeople with genetically confirmed SCA27B, first-degree relatives at risk for SCA27B, and unrelated healthy controls.
What is being studied AICollects clinical, digital-motor, and biological measures to track SCA27B progression.
Study typeRegistry
CountriesCzechia, Germany, Italy +1
Who can join AIAdults (18–90) with symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia and a genetic diagnosis of SCA1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, or 12—or symptomatic relatives of confirmed cases.
What is being studied AICollects clinical data, genetics, and blood/skin samples to build an SCA registry and biobank.
Study typeRegistry
CountriesHong Kong

Trials that may include spinocerebellar ataxia (4)

ClinicalTrials.gov returned these when we searched for this condition, but we could not confirm from the registry records that they are intended for people with it. Check each trial’s eligibility criteria, and ask the study team if you are unsure.

Who can join AIMale adults (age ≥40) with erectile dysfunction of various causes or with chronic pelvic pain / chronic prostatitis.
What is being studied AICompares shockwave therapy with a sham procedure: focused and radial wave for erectile dysfunction, and focused wave plus pelvic-floor therapy for chronic pelvic pain.
Study typeTreatment (procedure/device)
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIChildren 0–5 years: those with genetically confirmed Ataxia Telangiectasia (A‑T) and age‑matched children without A‑T.
What is being studied AIMeasures brain and lung imaging, blood biomarkers, and movement data over time in infants and young children.
Study typeRegistry
CountriesNot posted yet