Hereditary motor neuron disease
MONDO:0024257An instance of motor neuron disease that is caused by an inherited modification of the individual's genome.
Also known as: genetic anterior horn cell disease, genetic motor neuron disease, hereditary motor neuron disease
176 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Hereditary motor neuron disease itself.
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Sub-types of Hereditary motor neuron disease
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Spinal muscular atrophy 107 trials · 117 incl. sub-types
19 sub-types
- Proximal spinal muscular atrophy 14 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autosomal recessive distal spinal muscular atrophy 1 2 trials
- Bulbospinal muscular atrophy 1 trial Sub-types →
- X-linked distal spinal muscular atrophy type 3 0 trials
- Adult-onset proximal spinal muscular atrophy, autosomal dominant 0 trials
- Autosomal recessive distal spinal muscular atrophy 2 0 trials
- Infantile-onset X-linked spinal muscular atrophy 0 trials
- Neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal dominant 0 trials Sub-types →
- Neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 3 0 trials
- Neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 4 0 trials
- Neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 5 0 trials
- Scapuloperoneal spinal muscular atrophy, autosomal dominant 0 trials
- Scapuloperoneal spinal muscular atrophy, autosomal recessive 0 trials
- Spinal muscular atrophy type 0 0 trials
- Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress type 2 0 trials
- Spinal muscular atrophy, Ryukyuan type 0 trials
- Spinal muscular atrophy, facioscapulohumeral type 0 trials
- Spinal muscular atrophy, segmental 0 trials
- Spinal muscular atrophy-progressive myoclonic epilepsy syndrome 0 trials
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Familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2 trials · 29 incl. sub-types
30 sub-types
- Spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 10 trials Sub-types →
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 1 8 trials
- Frontotemporal dementia and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 1 5 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 10 3 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 4 1 trial
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 6 1 trial
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 7 1 trial
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 26 with or without frontotemporal dementia 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 27, juvenile 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 28 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 11 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 12 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 15 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 18 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 19 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 20 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 21 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 22 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 23 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 3 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 8 0 trials
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 9 0 trials
- Frontotemporal dementia and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2 0 trials
- Frontotemporal dementia and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3 0 trials
- Frontotemporal dementia and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 4 0 trials
- Frontotemporal dementia and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5 0 trials
- Frontotemporal dementia and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 6 0 trials
- Frontotemporal dementia and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 7 0 trials
- Frontotemporal dementia and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8 0 trials
- Juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Lateral sclerosis 24 trials
2 sub-types
- Primary lateral sclerosis, adult, 1 1 trial
- Juvenile primary lateral sclerosis 0 trials
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Riboflavin transporter deficiency 1 trial · 6 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Progressive bulbar palsy 5 trials Sub-types →
- Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 1 0 trials
- Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 2 0 trials
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Distal hereditary motor neuropathy 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- X-linked distal spinal muscular atrophy type 3 0 trials
- Neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal dominant 0 trials Sub-types →
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ALS2-related motor neuron disease 0 trials
3 sub-types
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2 sub-types
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can gene therapy help babies with SMA reach milestones? a Real-World review
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 who received a one-time gene therapy called onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma). Researchers want to see if treated infants can sit independently for 30 seconds or more within a year. …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cells help people with spinocerebellar ataxia? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether umbilical cord stem cells can safely improve movement and coordination in people with spinocerebellar ataxia (types 1, 2, 3, and 6). Forty-five participants will receive the cells through an IV and a spinal injection. The main goal is to see if sy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sclnow Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Robot leg training tuned to each child may build stronger knees in SMA
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a portable knee-training robot in children aged 6 to 12 with spinal muscular atrophy. Each child trains one leg with a flexible, individually tuned stiffness setting and the other leg with a rigid setting for up to 8 weeks. The trial compares how much knee…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a support group boost confidence for parents of kids with DMD or SMA?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a multicomponent support group can improve the confidence (self-efficacy) of primary caregivers of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or spinal muscular atrophy in Pakistan. Thirty caregivers will join group sessions with doctors, therapists, and o…
Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Horse power: new therapy hopes to improve movement in SMA children
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special type of horseback physiotherapy can improve movement, posture, breathing, and quality of life in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Twenty children aged 2 to 9 years will receive both the horse therapy and standard physiotherapy in ran…
Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Robot suit aims to get kids with disabilities walking
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a robotic exoskeleton called CLINICAL EXPLORER in 60 children aged 2 to 17 with neurodevelopmental disorders like cerebral palsy. The device supports walking during 8 therapy sessions. Researchers will check if it is safe, easy to use, and helps improve movement …
Sponsor: MarsiBionics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Can gene therapy zolgensma safely improve motor skills in SMA?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 80 people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in Japan who receive Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec) as an intrathecal injection. The goal is to track safety issues, such as liver problems or blood clotting abnormalities, and to measure changes in motor funct…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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School transitions put to the test for children with a rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses questionnaires and focus groups to understand the challenges children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and their families face when moving between schools or starting a new educational stage. Researchers aim to identify barriers to inclusion and support, and to …
Sponsor: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study explores how families cope with feeding and talking challenges in SMA type 1
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will interview 15 parents or guardians of children with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 to learn about their daily challenges with feeding and communication. Even though newer treatments have improved survival, their impact on swallowing and speech is not well understoo…
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Hidden fracture risk in kids with SMA under spotlight
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at bone health in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a condition that causes muscle weakness. Researchers want to find out how common fractures are and whether newer SMA treatments affect bone strength. They will review medical records from about 550 ch…
Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study probes emotional toll of SMA screening on new parents
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how parents feel after their newborn is screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Researchers will interview 36 parents in two French regions to understand their anxiety, stress, and support needs. The goal is to improve how screening results are shared and …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC