Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 0 Days and up

Registry of Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy in France

Official title: French Register of Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT04177134 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting health information from people with spinal muscular atrophy in France to see how different treatments affect their survival and overall well-being.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages0 Days and up
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Garches)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 31, 2020
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2029
Study endsJanuary 31, 2029
Registry record updatedApril 6, 2025
Trial IDNCT04177134 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include genetically confirmed SMA 5q patients treated in reference centers in France during the study period.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other types of SMA or those unable to understand the French language 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 collect and analyze clinical data on patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) types 1 through 4 in France from September 2016 to August 2024. It will gather both retrospective and prospective data on patient survival, motor and respiratory functions, treatment tolerability, and overall health outcomes under real-life conditions. The study will also evaluate the impact of various medical interventions and treatments on the progression of the disease, as well as document demographic and clinical characteristics of the patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term outcomes and effective treatment strategies for patients with spinal muscular atrophy.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in collecting longitudinal data for SMA, but this specific registry approach is novel in its comprehensive scope.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Genetically confirmed SMA 5q patients through 1 to 4 types treated in reference centers in France between September 1, 2016 and August 31, 2024.
* for prospective study: inform consent form signed by patient.
* for retrospective data: information form with non-opposition have been given to participant.
* Covered by a health insurance.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other type of SMA (not 5q).
* Under guardianship or curatorship.
* Unable to understand french language.

Where it's running

  • Unité neuromusculaire, Service de Neurologie et Réanimation Pédiatrique, (French neuromuscular reference network (FILNEMUS), Hôpital Raymond Poincaré,
    Garches, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Susana Quijano-Roy, MD, PhD — Unité neuromusculaire, Service de Neurologie et Réanimation Pédiatrique, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, 92380 Garches, FRANCE
  • Study coordinator: Susana Quijano-Roy, MD, PhD
  • Email: susana.quijano-roy@aphp.fr
  • Phone: +33147107890

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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.
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