New rehab program aims to ease symptoms of rare neurological disorders
NCT ID NCT06261424
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a 12-week supervised rehabilitation program for people with two rare genetic conditions that cause walking and balance problems (spastic ataxias). The program includes twice-weekly therapy sessions and once-weekly pool exercises. Researchers want to see if it reduces disease severity and fall risk compared to usual care. 84 participants are being recruited.
What this could mean
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Active substance
supervised rehabilitation program (balance, coordination, and pool exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective non-drug therapy to improve mobility and reduce falls in people with spastic ataxias.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (84 people) and the program requires significant time and supervision, so results may not apply to everyone. There is also no guarantee it will outperform usual care.
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CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, Hôpital de Baie-Saint-Paul
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBaie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, G3Z 0K3, Canada
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CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, Hôpital de La Malbaie
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLa Malbaie, Quebec, G5A 1T1, Canada
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CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, installation IRDPQ
RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, G1M 2S8, Canada
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CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, installation Centre de réadaptation Lucie-Bruneau
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H2H 2N8, Canada
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Clinique des maladies neuromusculaires du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, installation Hôpital Jonquière
RECRUITINGSaguenay, Quebec, G7X 7X2, Canada
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