Characterisation of the Cognitive Profile of Patients Suffering From Friedreich's Ataxia
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Observational Study
Friedreich 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
- 13 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 70 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France · Government
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About This Trial
Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) Friedreich's Ataxia is a neurodegenerative disease caused by a homozygous expansion of the GAA triplet repeats of the frataxin gene (FXN). FA usually begins in childhood or adolescence. It affects both boys and girls. At the neurophysiological level, FA is characterised by neuronal loss affecting the dorsal root ganglia, spinal cord and cerebellum. At present, daily exerci…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient group :
Patients aged 13 years or older Patients with FA confirmed by genetic study Compliant patients willing to undergo all tests Enrolled in a social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme
Control group :
Subjects aged 13 years or older Genetic character…
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