Multiple system atrophy
MONDO:0007803Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by autonomic failure (cardiovascular and/or urinary), parkinsonism, cerebellar impairment and corticospinal signs with a median survival of 6-9 years.
Also known as: MSA, Shy-Drager syndrome, multisystem atrophy, Shy-dragger syndrome (formerly), autonomic failure, Pure, hypotension, orthostatic, susceptibility to multiple system atrophy 1
131 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 110 tagged with Multiple system atrophy itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Multiple system atrophy
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Pure autonomic failure 18 trials
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Striatonigral degeneration 0 trials
3 sub-types
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New drug YA-101 aims to slow rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests the safety and effectiveness of YA-101, an oral drug, in 75 people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and progressive brain disorder. Participants will receive either YA-101 or a placebo twice daily for several weeks. The study will monitor side e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dasher Neuroscience Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for rare brain disease: new drug trial targets MSA progression
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called amlenetug in 401 people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disorder. The goal is to see if the drug can slow the worsening of symptoms and improve survival. Participants receive either the drug or a pl…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: H. Lundbeck A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare brain disorder: drug trial targets MSA
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ONO-2808 in people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disease. About 92 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo daily for up to 80 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and might help co…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cells slow a fatal brain disease?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether a patient's own stem cells, injected into the spinal fluid, can slow the progression of multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and fatal brain disease. The study involves 71 adults aged 30-70 with early-stage MSA. Researchers will measure changes i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Hope for rare brain disease: new drug aims to slow MSA
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called Lu AF82422 in 64 people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disease. The goal is to see if the drug can slow down the worsening of symptoms like movement problems and daily living difficulties. Participants rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: H. Lundbeck A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could stem cells slow MSA? new trial tests safety and effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a person's own stem cells can be safely injected into the spinal fluid to treat multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disease. About 30 adults aged 30-80 with MSA will receive the treatment. The main goal is to check for side effects, an…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Gene therapy trial targets rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a gene therapy called AAV2-GDNF for multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disorder. Nine adults with MSA will receive either the gene therapy or a sham surgery. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also look for any…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Brain Neurotherapy Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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AI reads brain scans to spot Parkinson's lookalikes
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an AI tool called AIDP that analyzes MRI scans to help diagnose Parkinson's disease and two similar conditions (MSA and PSP). Researchers at 21 sites will compare the AI's diagnosis to that of movement disorder specialists. The goal is to see if the tool can impr…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nurse-Led video care may ease daily life for rare Parkinson's forms
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a home-based telenursing program, led by a specialist nurse, can improve quality of life and reduce complications like falls for people with atypical parkinsonism (MSA or PSP). About 164 participants will receive proactive and reactive remote monitoring a…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Online support groups and telemedicine aim to ease Parkinson's and dementia burden
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether online community support and telemedicine can improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, and related conditions, as well as their caregivers. About 632 participants will receive palliative care training for their d…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could Baker's yeast help your digestion? new study tests a Gut-Friendly supplement
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a daily supplement made from baker's yeast can improve digestion and reduce gut symptoms in healthy adults aged 50 to 99. Participants take 15 grams of the supplement each day and report any changes in how their stomach feels. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New pill aims to stop dangerous blood pressure drops in rare brain disease
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 3 study tests a drug called ampreloxetine for people with multiple system atrophy (MSA) who experience dizziness and fainting due to low blood pressure when standing. About 102 adults with MSA will take the drug for 20 weeks, then some will switch to placebo to see if …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Theravance Biopharma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:24 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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High-Altitude living linked to fatal brain disorder in massive study
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study follows 20,000 healthy Chinese adults aged 40-75 living at various altitudes to see if chronic low oxygen levels increase the risk of multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and fatal brain disease. Participants undergo checkups and overnight oxygen monitoring, then are …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a brain disease change behavior years before diagnosis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether people with neurodegenerative diseases—like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or ALS—show changes in behavior, social circumstances, or health before and after their diagnosis. Researchers will compare the records of over 61,000 patients with those of matc…
Sponsor: Kuopio University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 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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Scientists hunt for clues to diagnose Parkinson's earlier
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to identify biomarkers—biological clues in the body—that can help distinguish between Parkinson's disease and similar conditions like progressive supranuclear palsy and multiple system atrophy. Researchers will follow people with early-stage parkinsonism and healt…
Sponsor: Non-profit organization for scientific research in Parkinson's disease and related disorders • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Sleep disorder study could pave way for Parkinson's prevention
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study enrolls 500 adults with a sleep condition called REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), which often leads to Parkinson's disease or related brain disorders. Researchers will track symptoms like thinking, movement, and smell to develop a rating scale. The goal is to prepare…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Tiny vein study could unlock blood pressure mystery in rare disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the body's automatic nervous system controls blood flow in abdominal veins and how that might lead to high blood pressure in people with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Researchers will measure vein responses in about 16 participants aged 40-80 who have MSA…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Scientists watch MSA progress in real time to unlock clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 90 people with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare brain disease, for 12 months. Researchers measure changes in movement, thinking, brain scans, and blood markers to better understand how the disease progresses. The goal is to gather information, not to test …
Sponsor: H. Lundbeck A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major brain disease tracking study
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the brain, such as Parkinson's disease and different types of dementia. Researchers will follow 500 adults with symptoms of these conditions over time, using brain scans and genetic tests to see how the diseases progress. T…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Gene therapy AB-1005: how safe is it years later?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 132 people with Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy who previously received the gene therapy AB-1005. Researchers will track safety and how well the treatment works over the long term. No new treatments are given; it's purely observational.
Sponsor: AskBio Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC