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Cerebellar ataxia
MONDO:0000437A neurological syndrome characterized by clumsy and uncoordinated movement of the limbs, trunk, and cranial muscles. It results from pathology in the cerebellum and its connections, or in the proprioceptive sensory pathways.
Also known as: ataxia syndrome, cerebellar ataxias, spinocerebellar ataxia, spinocerebellar degeneration, ataxia, ataxia, cerebellar, ataxias, cerebellar, cerebellar dysmetria
158 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 40 tagged with Cerebellar ataxia itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Cerebellar ataxia
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Hereditary cerebellar ataxia 0 trials · 116 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia 0 trials · 72 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia 11 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ataxia telangiectasia 11 trials Sub-types →
- X-linked cerebellar ataxia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Ataxia-pancytopenia syndrome 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a daily pill slow the wobble of spinocerebellar degeneration?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental oral drug, KPS-0373, can improve movement and coordination in people with spinocerebellar degeneration, a condition that causes progressive clumsiness and balance problems. About 142 Japanese adults with mild to moderate ataxia wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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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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New study tests workplace coaching to keep Parkinson's patients on the job
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a personalized workplace intervention for 124 Dutch workers with Parkinson's disease, cerebellar ataxia, hereditary spastic paraparesis, or slowly progressive neuromuscular/mitochondrial disorders. A trained facilitator helps employees and their managers identify…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps and rehab: new hope for balance in rare ataxia?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) combined with a special exercise program can reduce symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia, a disease that affects coordination and balance. Fifteen adults who can walk (with or without help) will receive either …
Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 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
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New study tracks rare disease SCA7 to uncover clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) for up to 5 years to learn how the disease changes vision, coordination, and thinking. Participants will have yearly eye exams, brain scans, and neurological tests. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain stimulation sharpen Decision-Making in Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study investigates how the brain makes decisions when visual information is uncertain, focusing on the roles of the basal ganglia and cerebellum. Researchers will compare healthy adults with patients who have Parkinson's disease, dystonia, or cerebellar damage, and will test…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists decode gait signatures to spot brain diseases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines walking patterns in people with Parkinson's disease and similar neurological conditions, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to identify unique 'gait signatures'—speed-dependent measures of walking—that could help distinguish between different disor…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app could reveal how exercise helps the brain in rare movement disorder
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see if a smartphone app called iBlink can measure how well the brain learns new movements in people with spinocerebellar ataxia, a rare and serious movement disorder. Researchers planned to compare aerobic exercise with balance training to see which bet…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists build giant DNA library to crack ataxia mysteries
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study from Mayo Clinic is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, spinal fluid, and skin samples from 1000 people with ataxia and related genetic diseases, plus their healthy family members. The goal is to better understand the genetic and physical features of th…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Body-Worn sensors could revolutionize ataxia tracking
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses small body-worn sensors to measure movement during simple coordination tests in people with spinocerebellar ataxia, a condition that affects balance and walking. Researchers aim to see if these sensors can accurately track disease severity and progression. The stu…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Brain study aims to unlock secrets of speech control
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the cerebellum, a part of the brain, helps us learn and adjust our speech. Researchers will use brain scans, magnetic stimulation, and speaking tasks in people with cerebellar ataxia (a movement disorder) and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Brain stimulation study seeks to unlock motor learning in ataxia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how people with cerebellar ataxia learn motor skills and whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can affect that learning. Researchers will measure brain activity and movement in 17 participants. The goal is to better understand the role …
Sponsor: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:17 UTC