Hereditary spastic paraplegia 5A
MONDO:0010047A form of hereditary spastic paraplegia characterized by either a pure phenotype of slowly progressive spastic paraplegia of the lower extremities with bladder dysfunction and pes cavus or a complex presentation with additional manifestations including cerebellar signs, nystagmus, distal or generalized muscle atrophy and cognitive impairment. Age of onset is highly variable, ranging from early childhood to adulthood. White matter hyperintensity and cerebellar and spinal cord atrophy may be noted, on brain magnetic resonance imaging, in some patients.
Also known as: CYP7B1 pure or complex autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia, SPG5A, autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia type 5A, hereditary spastic paraplegia type 5A, pure or complex autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia caused by mutation in CYP7B1, spastic paraplegia type 5B, recessive, autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia, spastic paraplegia 5A
4 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Hereditary spastic paraplegia 5A itself.
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Can ultrasound make botox injections more precise for stiff muscles?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using ultrasound to guide botulinum toxin injections into spastic leg muscles works better than the standard method of relying on touch and anatomical landmarks. Researchers will give 40 adults with spastic paraplegia two rounds of injections, one with ea…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Universidade Federal Fluminense • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a massive natural history study unlock the secrets of rare movement disorders?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows thousands of people with ataxia, hereditary spastic paraplegia, and spastic ataxia, rare conditions that cause progressive problems with walking, balance, and coordination. Researchers will track how symptoms evolve using clinical exams, patient reports, digita…
Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers launch study to understand rare paralysis conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting health data and blood samples from 100 people with specific types of hereditary spastic paraplegia (SPG4 and SPG5A). The goal is to create a shared database and biobank to better understand how the disease progresses. This information will help prepare fo…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC