Studying Heart and Muscle Measures in People With Friedreich's Ataxia
Observes heart function and nerve and muscle measures in people with Friedreich's ataxia.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Biomarkers in Friedreich's Ataxia
Key facts
- Where
- Gainesville, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 6 and 70 years old?
Source: NCT02497534, who can take part
Where in United States
- University of FloridaGainesville, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Florida
- Trial code
- NCT02497534
- Record updated
- 6 October 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Biomarkers in Friedreich's Ataxia
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.
Inclusion: 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 cardiac medication regimen for 3 months prior to screening.
Exclusion: Any concurrent medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigators, would make the subject unsuitable for the study; Presence of unstable heart disease; Receipt of cardiac transplant.