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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Genova and 4 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 28, 2022 |
| Main results expected | November 27, 2027 |
| Study ends | November 27, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 14, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05768048 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
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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
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eugenio Mercuri, MD
- Email: eugeniomaria.mercuri@policlinicogemelli.it
- Phone: 063015
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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.