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Study NCT ID: NCT00140829
Status: UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted: 2012-03-27
First Post: 2005-08-25

Brief Title: SPATAX Clinical and Genetic Analysis of Cerebellar Ataxias and Spastic Paraplegias
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale France
Organization: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale France

Study Overview

Official Title: Clinical and Genetic Analysis of Autosomal Recessive Forms of Cerebellar Ataxias and Spastic Paraplegias
Status: UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date: 2012-03
Last Known Status: RECRUITING
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: Spatax
Brief Summary: Cerebellar ataxias CA and spastic paraplegias SP are genetically and clinically very heterogeneous More than 40 loci are already known but the number of phenotypes is even greater suggesting further genetic heterogeneity These progressive disorders are often severe and fatal due to the absence of specific therapy The SPATAX network combines the experience of European clinicians and scientists working on these groups of diseases Over the past year they have assembled the largest collection of families and achieved a number of tasks initiation of a clinical and genetic database distribution of DNA to participating laboratories mapping of three new loci and refinement of several loci In addition to clinicians from Europe and Mediterranean countries who play a major role in collecting families according to evaluation tools developed and validated by the SPATAX members the group includes major European laboratories devoted to the elucidation of the molecular basis of these disorders Each laboratory will centralize all families with a subtype of autosomal recessive AR CA n116 or SP n207 in order to efficiently map and identify the responsible genes Genome-wide scans are already underway in 61 families Given the expertise of the participants the researchers expect to map and identify several genes during the course of this project The spectrum of mutations and phenotypegenotype correlations will be analysed thanks to this unique series of patients with various phenotypes The knowledge gained will be immediately applicable to patients in terms of improved positive diagnosis follow-up and appropriate genetic counselling In the long term models for genetic entity will be developed in order to understand the pathophysiology and to identify new targets for treatment The series of patients assembled and the precise knowledge of natural history will facilitate the implantation of therapeutic trials based on rational approaches
Detailed Description: None

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None
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