Spinocerebellar ataxia type 40
MONDO:0014475Spinocerebellar ataxia type 40 (SCA40) is a very rare subtype of autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type 1, characterized by the adult-onset of unsteady gait and dysarthria, followed by wide-based gait, gait ataxia, ocular dysmetria, intention tremor, scanning speech, hyperreflexia and dysdiadochokinesis.
Also known as: SCA40, spinocerebellar ataxia type 40, spinocerebellar ataxia 40
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Spinocerebellar ataxia type 40 itself.
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Robots as rehab coaches: a new approach to retraining coordination in ataxia
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether robot-assisted neurorehabilitation can improve coordination, balance, and walking in adults with ataxia, a condition that affects movement control. Participants will receive either robotic or standard rehabilitation, and researchers will measure changes i…
Sponsor: Somogy Megyei Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle brain zap help people with ataxia walk better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve movement in people with degenerative ataxia, a rare condition that damages the cerebellum and impairs balance and coordination. Sixteen participan…
Sponsor: University of Cagliari • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC