Biomarkers in Friedreich's Ataxia
Recruiting
Observational Study
Friedreich's Ataxia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 – 70
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 203 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Florida · Other
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About This Trial
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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 ca…
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