Clinical trial Recruiting at 72 sites Observational

Registry for patients with spinal muscular atrophy

Official title: A Prospective, Long-Term Registry of Patients With a Diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Run by Novartis · NCT04174157 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is tracking patients with spinal muscular atrophy over 15 years to see how well the new treatment OAV-101 (Zolgensma) works and how the disease progresses in real life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment700 (estimated)
SponsorNovartis
Industry-sponsored
Locations99 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 98 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 25, 2018
Main results expectedJune 30, 2038
Study endsJune 30, 2038
Registry record updatedJanuary 31, 2025
Trial IDNCT04174157 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of SMA who have been treated with OAV-101.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently enrolled in interventional clinical trials involving investigational treatments for SMA may not benefit from this registry.

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

What this trial studies

This observational registry aims to assess the long-term outcomes of patients diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in light of new treatment options, particularly focusing on the safety and effectiveness of OAV-101 (Zolgensma). The study will follow patients for up to 15 years, allowing researchers to gather data on the natural progression of the disease and the impact of treatment in a real-world clinical setting. Patients will receive standard clinical care as determined by their healthcare providers, without additional protocol-driven interventions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could provide valuable insights into the long-term effects of SMA treatments, improving patient care and outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While observational studies have been conducted in similar contexts, this registry specifically focuses on the long-term outcomes of SMA patients treated with OAV-101, making it a novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients treated with OAV-101 with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of SMA regardless of the date of diagnosis.
* Appropriate consent/assent has been obtained for participation in the registry

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Currently enrolled in an interventional clinical trial involving an investigational medicinal product to treat SMA.

Note: Patients who are participating in a Compassionate Use Program (CUP) for OAV-101 (Zolgensma) such as a Managed Access Program (MAP), an Expanded Access Program (EAP), Single Patient Investigational New Drug (IND) (SPI) or Named Patient Program (NPP) are eligible to enroll in the registry regardless of the date of a genetic or clinical diagnosis of SMA.

Where it's running

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Arkansas Children's Hospital
    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of California Los Angeles Health
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Valley Children's Healthcare
    Madera, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Orange County
    Madera, California, United States
    Recruiting
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  • University of California Davis Health System
    Sacramento, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
    San Diego, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Connecticut Children's Medical Center
    Farmington, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
  • Yale-New Haven Health System
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
  • Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
    Fort Myers, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Jackson South Medical Center
    Palmetto Bay, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Indiana University Health University Hospital (IUHUH)
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Iowa
    Iowa City, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
    Kansas City, Kansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Louisville
    Louisville, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Missouri Health System
    Columbia, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Atlantic Health System
    Morristown, New Jersey, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    Rochester, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • The State University of New York
    Stony Brook, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Duke Health
    Durham, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oregon Health and Science University
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
  • Penn State Hershey
    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Prisma Health
    Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
    Memphis, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cook Children's
    Fort Worth, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Texas Children's Hospital
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • CHRISTUS Health
    San Antonio, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Utah
    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Virginia Health System
    Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
    Norfolk, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Richmond, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Seattle Children's
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • MultiCare Health System
    Tacoma, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Wisconsin
    Madison, Wisconsin, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
    Recruiting
  • University General Hospital Attikon
    Chaïdári, Athens, Greece
    Recruiting
  • Penteli Children's Hospital
    Pentéli, Attikis, Greece
    Recruiting
  • St. Sophia Children's Hospital
    Thessaloniki, Greece
    Recruiting
  • General Hospital of Thessaloniki Ippokrateio
    Thessaloniki, Greece
    Recruiting
  • Children's University Hospital-UCD School of Medicine Scoil an Leighis
    Dublin, Ireland
    Recruiting
  • Soroka Medical Centre
    Beersheba, Israel
    Recruiting
  • Wolfson Medical Center
    Holon, Israel
    Recruiting
  • Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
    Holon, Israel
    Recruiting

+49 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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