๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-12

Characterizing Perceived Physical Fatigability in Nusinersen-treated SMA (NCT06955897)

Characterizing Perceived Physical Fatigability in Nusinersen-treated Adolescents and Adults: The SMA EFFORT

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Columbia University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this project is to investigate the utility of the SMA EFFORT, an SMA-specific patient-reported outcome measure, to assess perceived physical fatigability that is anchored to intensity and duration of activities. We aim to characterize perceived physical fatigability (PPF) in a diverse cohort of people with SMA (pwSMA) and evaluate the change of PPF before and after nusinersen dosing.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Columbia University Irving Medical Center โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 12 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Observational (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (347) 287-7093

Email: rsr2157@cumc.columbia.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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