Clinical trial Recruiting at 5 sites Observational

Understanding the long-term effects of treatments on Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients

Official title: SMA Natural History Study Evaluating Long Term Trajectories of SMA Patients Receiving or Not Disease-modifying Treatments

Run by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · NCT05768048 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how different treatments affect people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy over time, comparing those who are treated and those who aren't to understand their quality of life and disease progression.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Academic / other
Locations5 sites (Genova and 4 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 28, 2022
Main results expectedNovember 27, 2027
Study endsNovember 27, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 14, 2023
Trial IDNCT05768048 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy 5q, regardless of their treatment status, age, or gender.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to provide consent will 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 investigates the natural history of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) by analyzing both treated and untreated patients. It aims to collect data on functional aspects, quality of life, and concomitant illnesses over time. The study includes patients from an Italian registry and will utilize both retrospective and prospective data collection methods. Patients will be assessed regularly, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of disease progression and treatment impact.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term effects of treatments on SMA, potentially guiding future therapeutic strategies.

How similar studies have gone: While this study builds on existing knowledge of SMA, it incorporates new data from commercially available therapies, making it a novel approach in understanding the disease's natural history.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

all patients with mutationsin the SMAN1 gene

Exclusion Criteria:

unable to proviude consent

Where it's running

  • Istituto Gaslini
    Genova, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Nemo Sud
    Messina, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Centro Clinico nemo
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale Bambino gesu
    Rome, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Policlinico gemelli
    Rome, Italy
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.