Can your walk reveal your bone strength? new study in spinal muscular atrophy aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07400198

First seen Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at how the way people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) walk might be linked to their bone health. Researchers will measure walking patterns and bone density in about 22 people aged 8 to 50 who can walk without help. Participants have one clinic visit and short check-ins every 3 months for a year. No treatments are given—this is purely an observation study to find better ways to monitor bone health.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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