Spinocerebellar ataxia type 17
MONDO:0011781A rare subtype of type I autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia (ADCA type I). It is characterized by a variable clinical picture which can include dementia, psychiatric disorders, parkinsonism, dystonia, chorea, spasticity, and epilepsy.
Also known as: CPD2, HDL4, Huntington disease-like 4, OPCA V, OPCA with dementia and extrapyramidal signs, SCA 17, SCA17, cerebelloparenchymal disorder II
172 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Mental health sessions may boost vaccine uptake in latinx communities
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether adding vaccine discussions to routine behavioral health visits could reduce hesitancy and increase COVID-19 and flu shots among Latinx adults with mental illness. Clinicians used motivational interviewing and could offer a warm handoff to a nurse for vac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston College • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to ease burden for hispanic dementia caregivers
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a mobile telehealth app called Brain CareNotes designed to help unpaid Hispanic caregivers manage challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The app offers coaching and tools to handle symptoms like agitation or wandering. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Dementia agitation drug trial halted after just 5 patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a fast-dissolving film (BXCL501) placed under the tongue to quickly reduce severe agitation in older adults with dementia. The trial aimed to enroll many participants but was stopped early after only 5 people joined. Because it ended so soon, we cannot draw reli…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioXcel Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Robot seal calms dementia patients during care
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a robotic seal named PARO could help elderly people with moderate to severe memory problems feel calmer during daily care like bathing. The robot was used for a few minutes before and during care, twice a week for 16 weeks. The goal was to see if it redu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Mental health study aims to uncover Long-Term heart risks
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 167 adults with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems who visited their primary care doctor. Researchers used health conversations and a blood test to track lifestyle changes and heart disease risks over up to 20 years. The goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Home help for dementia caregivers: study ends early with few answers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if introducing formal home help (like a paid aide) improves the quality of life for people caring for elderly relatives with memory or thinking problems. Researchers planned to follow 12 caregivers for 90 days, measuring changes in their well-being, stress…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier de la Region de Mulhouse et Sud Alsace • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC