Spinocerebellar ataxia type 8
MONDO:0012116Spinocerebellar ataxia type 8 (SCA8) is a subtype of type I autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia (ADCA type I) characterized by cerebellar ataxia and cognitive dysfunction in almost three quarters of patients and pyramidal and sensory signs in approximately a third of patients.
Also known as: SCA8, spinocerebellar ataxia type 8, spinocerebellar ataxia 8
23 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 4 tagged with Spinocerebellar ataxia type 8 itself.
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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 drug could slow rare brain disease that steals balance
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug troriluzole can slow the progression of spinocerebellar ataxia, a rare genetic disorder that affects coordination and balance. About 300 adults with different types of SCA are randomly assigned to take either troriluzole or a placebo dail…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a drug slow rare brain disease? new study uses Real-World data to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the drug troriluzole can slow the progression of spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), a rare genetic disease that affects movement and balance. Researchers will compare 909 patients who took troriluzole for up to three years with similar patients who did not …
Sponsor: Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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