Kennedy disease
MONDO:0010735Kennedy's disease, also known as bulbospinal muscular atrophy (BSMA), is a rare X-linked recessive motor neuron disease characterized by proximal and bulbar muscle wasting.
Also known as: Kennedy disease, Kennedy's disease, SBMA, SMAX1, X-linked BSMA, X-linked bulbospinal amyotrophy, X-linked bulbospinal muscular atrophy, X-linked spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy
30 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for men with Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug, BMS-986365, against standard treatments (docetaxel or other hormone therapies) in 960 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The main goal is to see if the new drug delays ca…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink prostate cancer tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called tulmimetostat combined with standard hormone therapies (darolutamide or abiraterone) in men whose prostate cancer has spread but still responds to hormone treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD9750, alone or with another drug (saruparib), in 300 men with metastatic prostate cancer that has progressed despite standard treatments. The goal is to check safety, find the right dose, and see if it can lower PSA levels, a marker of cancer…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo pill attack targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests two oral drugs, bicalutamide and abemaciclib, in 53 women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer called androgen receptor-positive triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can stop the cancer from growing for at least 1…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Zolgensma's long-term effects under the microscope in new 5-year study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 175 people with spinal muscular atrophy who previously received the gene therapy Zolgensma in clinical trials. Researchers will monitor them for 5 years to track serious side effects and developmental milestones. The goal is to understand how safe and effective…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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3D-Printed fork handles could help dementia patients eat on their own
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether custom 3D-printed cutlery handles can help people with neurodegenerative diseases eat more independently. 75 patients in rehabilitation care will try handles in different sizes, designed to fit their grip. Researchers will measure changes in eating abilit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Major study launches to uncover hidden health risks in androgen insensitivity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 650 people aged 8 to 99 with androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) to better understand their long-term health. Researchers will track hormones, bone density, heart health, metabolism, and tumor risk through regular check-ups and scans. No treatments are being …
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Massive data bank launched to unlock secrets of ALS and motor neuron diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of health information from 5,000 people with ALS and other motor neuron diseases. Participants share details like symptoms, test results, and disease progression during regular clinic visits. The de-identified data is then shared with resea…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Brain scans and tests aim to unlock secrets of cognitive deficits after injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with brain damage from strokes, tumors, or other conditions to understand why they have specific thinking problems. Researchers will use brain scans and cognitive tests to link brain areas to deficits. The goal is to learn more about how the brain works…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is looking at men with spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA), a rare inherited disease that causes gradual muscle weakness. Researchers will track changes in muscle strength, imaging scans, and blood or spinal fluid markers over two years. The goal is…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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NIH launches data repository to fuel future research on rare nerve and muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers medical information from 200 adults with possible nerve, muscle, or autonomic nervous system disorders who are not already in other NIH studies. Participants undergo standard tests like nerve conduction studies, EMG, and physical exams. The data is stored anony…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists build a 'Cognitive Atlas' for mental and neurological illnesses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how people with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and neurological diseases (such as Alzheimer's or stroke) perform on computer-based thinking tests. The goal is to create a detailed map of cognitive strengths and weaknesses acr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Thick liquids might help people with swallowing problems take pills safely
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a swallow gel or a semi-solid vehicle can help people with neurological conditions swallow pills more easily and safely. Researchers will observe 500 participants, including patients with swallowing disorders and healthy volunteers, as they swall…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC