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Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1IDEANCT04268147

Instrumented Data Exchange for Ataxia Study

An observational study of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, run by University of Chicago at 5 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This research study is testing body-worn sensors to measure movement during simple tests of coordination, in order to evaluate the progression and severity of ataxia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
How many people
128 participants
Where
5 sitesUnited States
Study dates
1 Jun 2019to 30 Jun 2024
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 12 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: ataxia clinics

Who may be able to join

  • SCA 1, 2, 3, 6, and FA with mutations in the pathogenic range confirmed from genetic testing
  • SCA: aged 18-75 years
  • FA: aged 12-30, diagnosed between ages 5-25
  • community dwelling
  • physically/cognitively capable of consenting/assenting and complying with the protocol based on investigator's judgement
  • able to walk independently 10 yards without an assistive device
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  • able to sit or stand unassisted for 30 seconds
  • no other neurological or musculoskeletal disorder that could affect mobility
  • no other history of head injury, vestibular function, stroke, or other disorders that could affect mobility
  • willing and able to participate in a 2-year study
  • consent to be video recorded while performing study assessments

Who cannot join

  • dementia that limits subjects' ability to follow directions
  • pain that limits mobility
  • SCA: enrolled in a clinical drug trial

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

United States5 sites
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231

  • Mass General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

  • The University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

  • University of California-Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90095

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239

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About this study

Official title: APDM Instrumented Data Exchange for Ataxia (IDEA) Study

This research study is testing body-worn sensors to measure movement during simple tests of coordination, in order to evaluate the progression and severity of ataxia.

Medical subject headings
Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Machado-Joseph Disease, Friedreich Ataxia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT04268147
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Spinocerebellar Ataxia-1individuals with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of SCA-1
Spinocerebellar Ataxia-2individuals with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of SCA-2
Spinocerebellar Ataxia-3individuals with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of SCA-3
Spinocerebellar Ataxia-6individuals with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of SCA-6
Freidreich's Ataxiaindividuals with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of FA
FA ControlsHealthy, age-matched controls
SCA ControlsHealthy, age-matched controls

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. iSARA

    measurements collected by wearable inertial sensors during instrumented Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (iSARA)

    Measured: 2 years

  2. SARA

    Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) measurements evaluated by clinician to measure severity of spinocerebellar ataxia through coordination, speech, stance, and gait

    Measured: 2 years

  3. mFARS

    modified Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (mFARS) measurements evaluated by clinician compared to measure severity of Friedreich's ataxia through coordination, speech, stance, and gait

    Measured: 2 years

  4. Daily Life (UChicago site ONLY)

    APDM SmartSox technology used to measure daily life activity(movement, falls, etc.) of all University of Chicago subjects

    Measured: 2 weeks

  5. Ataxia App on Watch/iPhone

    Bi-weekly assessments completed on Ataxia Application for Apple Watches and iPhones. Data collected includes active monitoring of speech, stance, coordination, gait and patient-reported symptoms.

    Measured: 2 years

  6. Patient-Reported Questionnaires of Health

    Activities, Balance, and Confidence (ABC) Questionnaire; EQ-5D-5L Health Questionnaire; Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS-5); Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

    Measured: 2 years

  7. Falls Questionnaire

    Automatic email sent out to subjects inquiring about any falls and near falls they have experienced during the past month

    Measured: 2 years

  8. Functional Staging

    Clinician evaluates severity of ataxia symptoms.

    Measured: 2 years

  9. Timed 25 Foot Walk

    Subjects walk for 25 feet, as quickly and safely as possible, while being timed

    Measured: 2 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Feb 2020
  2. Study start1 Jun 2019
  3. Primary completion30 Apr 2024
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2024

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
128 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04268147
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB18-1580
Acronym
IDEA
Status last verified
May 2024
First submitted
4 Feb 2020
Last updated
5 Aug 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, run by University of Chicago at 5 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 11 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Aug 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

iSARA (time frame: 2 years). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Aug 2024.

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