Cohort study on spinal muscular atrophy in China
Official title: A Registered Cohort Study on Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Run by First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University · NCT04010604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to learn more about spinal muscular atrophy by looking at how it affects different patients in China and how their genes relate to their symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Week to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (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 31, 2039 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2049 |
| Registry record updated | September 23, 2019 |
| Trial ID | NCT04010604 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with SMA types I, II, or III, asymptomatic carriers, relatives of affected individuals, and 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 cohort study focuses on spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness due to motor neuron loss. It aims to gather comprehensive data on SMA types I, II, and III, including patient demographics, clinical progression, motor function, and nutritional support. The study will also explore the relationship between genotype and phenotype among participants, which includes patients, carriers, and healthy controls. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to enhance understanding of SMA's clinical course.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights that improve management and treatment strategies for patients with spinal muscular atrophy.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on SMA, this cohort approach focusing on a comprehensive analysis of clinical characteristics and genotype-phenotype correlation is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with SMA types I, II and III * Asymptomatic SMA carriers * Relatives of SMA patients or carriers * Unrelated healthy controls * Participants or Parent(s)/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: Yi Lin, PhD
- Email: linyi7811@163.com
- Phone: 86-0591-87982772
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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.