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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Fuzhou, Fujian) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 2039 |
| Study ends | December 2059 |
| Registry record updated | July 12, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT04010214 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
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Department of Neurology ,First Affiliated Hospital Fujian Medical University
Fuzhou, Fujian, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shi-Rui Gan, MD.Phd
- Email: ganshirui@fjmu.edu.cn
- Phone: +8613850172725
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.