Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6
MONDO:0008457Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA6) is the most common subtype of autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type III (ADCA type III) characterized by late-onset and slowly progressive gait ataxia and other cerebellar signs such as impaired muscle coordination and nystagmus.
Also known as: CACNA1A autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type III, SCA6, autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type III caused by mutation in CACNA1A, spinocerebellar ataxia type 6, spinocerebellar ataxia 6
28 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sclnow Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a simple amino acid ease rare brain disorders?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called N-acetyl-L-leucine for people aged 4 and older with CACNA1A gene disorders, which can cause coordination problems, dizziness, and migraines. About 60 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, then switch, to see if it improves movement…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: IntraBio Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can intense walking training help brain injury patients walk better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether high-intensity walking training can help people with cerebellar damage (a part of the brain that controls balance and coordination) improve their walking ability. Twenty participants will either do intense walking exercises or standard training. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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AI vs. experts: can a computer judge speech as well as a human?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare how well an AI program (Blings) measures speech clarity in 40 adults with speech disorders from stroke or other neurological conditions. Two speech therapists will also rate the same speech samples. The goal is to see if the AI can reliably replace or assi…
Sponsor: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC