Scientists hunt for genetic clues to rare paralysis disorder
NCT ID NCT05354622
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to uncover the genetic causes of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a group of rare neurological diseases that cause progressive muscle stiffness and weakness. Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital will analyze DNA from 200 people with HSP to find genetic variants linked to the condition. The goal is to improve diagnosis and eventually develop better treatments based on each person's genetic profile.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify genetic causes of HSP, paving the way for targeted treatments in the future.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and finding meaningful genetic links is not guaranteed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Male or female, under 30 years, with suspected HSP
- Ages
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1 month to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of progressive spasticity
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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