Autosomal recessive distal spinal muscular atrophy 1
MONDO:0011436Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 is a rare genetic motor neuron disease characterized by severe respiratory distress/respiratory failure in association with diaphragmatic eventration and palsy, as well as progressive, symmetrical, distal-to-proximal muscle weakness and atrophy (in lower limbs especially). Patients typically have a history of intrauterine growth retardation, low birth weight, feeble cry, weak suck and failure to thrive and present with inspiratory stridor, recurrent episodes of dyspnea or apnea, cyanosis and absent deep tendon reflexes. Kyphosis/scoliosis, foot deformities and joint contractures are frequently associated features.
Also known as: DSMA1, IGHMBP2 spinal muscular atrophy, SIANRF, SMARD1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Respiratory Distress, autosomal recessive distal spinal muscular atrophy 1, autosomal recessive distal spinal muscular atrophy type 1, autosomal recessive spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress
17 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Autosomal recessive distal spinal muscular atrophy 1 itself.
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One-Time gene injection aims to halt rare childhood paralysis
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-stage trial tests a single injection of gene therapy for people with SMARD1 or CMT2S, rare diseases caused by mutations in the IGHMBP2 gene. The therapy delivers a working copy of the gene directly into the spinal fluid. Ten participants, ranging from infants to childr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Megan Waldrop • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can a stimulated muscle biopsy untangle two similar nerve and muscle diseases?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are testing a muscle biopsy method that uses mild electrical stimulation to sample the junction where nerves meet muscle. The goal is to see if this technique helps distinguish between inclusion body myositis and motor neuron disease, which can look alike. The study i…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniffing out Parkinson's: new study uses nose, blood, and urine to catch disease early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find early markers of Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and Lewy body dementia by analyzing samples from the nose, blood, and urine. Researchers will compare results from 180 people with these conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart sleeve study aims to improve movement for nerve disease patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 1000 people with upper motor neuron disease who are about to receive the Cionic Neural Sleeve. The sleeve uses electrical stimulation to help muscles contract at the right time during movement. Researchers will track changes in health-related quality of life us…
Sponsor: Cionic, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC