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Cohort study on cerebellar ataxia in South-East China

Official title: A Registered Cohort Study on Cerebellar Ataxia

Run by First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University · NCT04010214 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is gathering information from patients with cerebellar ataxia in South-East China and their families to better understand the condition and its causes.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Fuzhou, Fujian)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 2039
Study endsDecember 2059
Registry record updatedJuly 12, 2023
Trial IDNCT04010214 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia, their relatives, and unrelated healthy controls.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to comply with trial procedures or visit schedules may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to establish a registered cohort of patients with cerebellar ataxia in South-East China to better understand the clinical and genetic characteristics of this condition. The study will follow patients diagnosed by two neurologists, as well as their relatives and unrelated healthy controls. By collecting and analyzing data from these participants, researchers hope to gain insights into the factors contributing to cerebellar ataxia. No interventions will be administered, as the focus is on observational data collection.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of cerebellar ataxia, potentially leading to improved diagnosis and management strategies for patients.

How similar studies have gone: While this study focuses on a specific regional cohort, similar observational studies have successfully contributed to the understanding of various neurological conditions.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with cerebellar ataxia based on the diagnoses of tow neurologists
* Relatives of patients with cerebellar ataxia
* Unrelated healthy controls
* Participants or legal guardian(s) willing and able to complete the informed consent process

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants are unable to comply with trial procedures and visit schedule

Where it's running

  • Department of Neurology ,First Affiliated Hospital Fujian Medical University
    Fuzhou, Fujian, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.