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NCT01776164 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Early and Longitudinal Assessment of Neurodegeneration in the Brain and Spinal Cord in Friedreich's Ataxia

A clinical trial of Friedreich Ataxia, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

Completed
Registry status
85
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01776164 is a study of Friedreich Ataxia that has completed, run by University of Minnesota. The registered enrollment target is 85 participants, below the 443-participant average among 14 other Friedreich Ataxia trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01776164, a study of Friedreich Ataxia, has completed, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

COMPLETED
Registry status
85 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Friedreich's ataxia is characterized by progressive alterations in the function of the cerebellum accompanied by an atrophy of the spinal cord. Although the genetic defect responsible for the disease has been identified more than 15 years ago, objective markers of the pathologic process (i.e., biomarkers) that would allow measuring the effects of potential therapies are still lacking. Moreover, it is still unclear how the malfunction of the cerebellum affects the rest of the brain, and understanding the connectivity and neurochemistry of the central nervous system might yield new insights in the understanding of the disease, in addition to providing potential markers. To address these needs, the investigators aim at utilizing the capabilities of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Spectroscopy (MRS). Using techniques called Diffusion Imaging, resting-state functional MRI, and Proton Spectroscopy (1H MRS), the investigators propose to determine the differences in the connectivity and neurochemistry of the spinal cord and the brain between patients affected by Friedreich's ataxia and healthy controls. The investigators plan on imaging both patients and control subjects using a 3T magnet, a system that although not yet available in all medical facilities, is becoming standard in most hospitals and clinics. The first aim is to scan patients already scanned last year (12-month follow-up). The second aim is to scan patients at an early stage of the disease.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (1)

Minnesota

  • University of Minnesota - Minneapolis

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 85 participants
Start Date 2013-01
Est. Completion 2022-02-08

Sponsor

University of Minnesota

966 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01776164

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01776164 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 85 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 443-participant average among 14 other Friedreich Ataxia trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Minnesota, which has 966 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Friedreich Ataxia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT01776164 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01776164 about?

NCT01776164 is a clinical study titled "Early and Longitudinal Assessment of Neurodegeneration in the Brain and Spinal Cord in Friedreich's Ataxia". Friedreich's ataxia is characterized by progressive alterations in the function of the cerebellum accompanied by an atrophy of the spinal cord. Although the genetic defect responsible for the disease has been identified more than 15 years ago, objective markers of the pathologic process (i.e., bioma...

What is the current status of trial NCT01776164?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 85 participants. The study started on 2013-01. Estimated completion is 2022-02-08.

What conditions does trial NCT01776164 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Friedreich Ataxia.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01776164?

This trial is sponsored by University of Minnesota, which has 966 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01776164 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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