Sound waves shed light on nerve damage in rare genetic disease
NCT ID NCT07508631
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses high-resolution ultrasound to look at nerves in people with Friedreich ataxia, a rare inherited disease that damages the nervous system and heart. Researchers want to see if nerve size and blood flow are different in these patients. The goal is to find new ways to measure how the disease progresses. 14 adults with confirmed Friedreich ataxia will take part.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 14 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with genetically confirmed Friedriech Ataxia followed in the Neurogenetics Cmpetence Center at CHU de Nice
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18 and 70 years. * Genetically confirmed diagnosis of Friedreich's Ataxia. * Followed at the Neurogenetics Competence Centre, CHU Nice. * Have undergone peripheral nerve ultrasound between December 2025 and April 2026. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients for whom peripheral nerve ultrasound data is unavailable.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nice
RECRUITINGNice, Alpes Maritimes, France
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