Registry for patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy in the UK
Official title: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patient Registry of the United Kingdom and Ireland
Run by Newcastle University · NCT04292574 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information from people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy to better understand their experiences and improve future treatments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Newcastle University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Newcastle upon Tyne) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 13, 2008 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2040 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2040 |
| Registry record updated | August 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04292574 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are individuals with a confirmed or pending diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a confirmed diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy may not benefit from participation in 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 registry collects data from patients diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) through online questionnaires. Participants provide information about their condition, including motor function, daily life experiences, and quality of life. The registry collaborates with clinical networks to link patient-reported outcomes with clinical data, enhancing understanding and care for SMA patients. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive database that can inform future research and treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved understanding and management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, ultimately enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other patient registries for SMA have shown success in improving patient care and informing research, indicating that this approach is promising.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with a confirmed SMA diagnosis (or pending diagnosis) are eligible for inclusion. Diagnosis will be confirmed via genetic testing results Exclusion Criteria: * There are no exclusion criteria for the registry
Where it's running
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John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chiara Marini-Bettolo, MD, PhD — Newcastle University
- Study coordinator: Patient Registry manager and curator
- Email: smaregistry@newcastle.ac.uk
- Phone: 0191 2418640
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Salanersen (BIIB115) for improving movement in people 15–60 with spinal muscular atrophy who are treatment‑naïve or previously on risdiplam
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CuidAME: Spain's longitudinal registry for spinal muscular atrophy
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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.