Proximal spinal muscular atrophy

This study looks back at medical records of children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 who received a one-time gene therapy called onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma). Researchers want to see if treated infants can sit independently for 30 seconds or more within a year. …

This study tests whether a special type of horseback physiotherapy can improve movement, posture, breathing, and quality of life in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Twenty children aged 2 to 9 years will receive both the horse therapy and standard physiotherapy in ran…

This study will interview 15 parents or guardians of children with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 to learn about their daily challenges with feeding and communication. Even though newer treatments have improved survival, their impact on swallowing and speech is not well understoo…

This study looks at bone health in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a condition that causes muscle weakness. Researchers want to find out how common fractures are and whether newer SMA treatments affect bone strength. They will review medical records from about 550 ch…

This study looks at how parents feel after their newborn is screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Researchers will interview 36 parents in two French regions to understand their anxiety, stress, and support needs. The goal is to improve how screening results are shared and …