Cerebellar DBS in SCA1 and SCA3 Study (NCT07752095)
Deep Brain Stimulation of the Deep Cerebellar Nuclei in Subjects With Spinocerebellar Ataxia: A Safety and Feasibility Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the deep cerebellar nuclei (DCN) in patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) types 1 and 3. Primary Objective: The incidence and nature of treatment-related adverse events across the entire study, including serious treatment-related adverse events such as intracerebral hemorrhage, infection, and serious or unanticipated adverse device effects (SADEs and UADEs). Secondary/Exploratory Objectives: * Evaluation of the effect of Dentate Nucleus (DN) - Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Ataxia severity will be quantified using the Scale of Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA), Patient-Reported Outcome Measure of Ataxia (PROM-Ataxia), and kinematics. * To characterize electrophysiological activity across the cerebellothalamocorticomuscular (CTCM) network at rest and during motor behaviors. * To examine how DN-DBS modulates oscillatory activity and coupling across the CTCM circuit in relation to improvements in controlling ataxia.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Columbia University Irving Medical Center — New York, New York
Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center — New York, New York
- Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (347) 882-4315
Email: nd2528@cumc.columbia.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
Explore by condition: All Spinocerebellar Ataxia Genotype Type 1 clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.