#Friedreichs ataxia

[jemineye]

it's getting really hard for me to be positive and not want to die because everything with my disability is getting worse every day. i feel like my life is useless

[caliboron]

not to complain but *complains anyway* it really tears me up inside that I’m basically living life on hard mode. Normal, everyday things are always gonna be hard for me. Clearing my plate ad putting the dishes away will always make my arms sore. I’ll always be awkward and cumbersome and clumsy with my movements. Every second I’m standing up feels like I am goin to fall at any moment. My rollator is annoying af and I hate using it, but I get no say in the matter. The best part is that it’s only going to get worse as I get older. Genuinely, there is no cure for this disease and it is degenerative. I’m already wheelchair bound when I leave the house. Soon I won’t even be able to use my rollator anymore

[abilitysstuff]

bed sheet suspenders

Keeps your bad sheet in place

[b2bbusiness]

Friedreich Ataxia Clinical Trial Analysis: Advancing Research for a Rare Neurological Disorder

Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system and leads to progressive loss of motor coordination and other systemic complications. With no approved cure, clinical trials play a crucial role in uncovering potential therapeutic interventions. This analysis provides insights into the current landscape of Friedreich ataxia clinical trials, including key trends, advancements, and the implications for patients and stakeholders.

Overview of Friedreich Ataxia

Friedreich ataxia is primarily caused by mutations in the FXN gene, leading to reduced levels of frataxin, a protein essential for mitochondrial function. The condition typically manifests in childhood or adolescence and progresses over time, causing symptoms such as:

Difficulty walking and loss of coordination

Muscle weakness

Heart complications, including cardiomyopathy

Diabetes and other metabolic issues

The debilitating nature of the disease underscores the importance of ongoing research and the development of effective treatments.

Current Clinical Trial Landscape

The global clinical trial landscape for Friedreich ataxia reflects a robust effort by pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and research organizations. As of 2025, key trends include:

1. Drug Development Pipeline

Several therapeutic candidates are under investigation, focusing on:

Gene Therapy: Targeting the root cause by addressing FXN mutations.

Mitochondrial Protection: Drugs aiming to enhance mitochondrial function and reduce oxidative stress.

Symptomatic Treatments: Approaches to alleviate specific symptoms and improve quality of life.

2. Prominent Sponsors and Collaborations

Leading pharmaceutical companies and research institutions, such as Reata Pharmaceuticals, PTC Therapeutics, and the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), are actively engaged in advancing clinical trials. Collaborative efforts between industry players and patient advocacy groups have also been instrumental in accelerating research.

3. Geographic Distribution

While the majority of trials are concentrated in North America and Europe, there is a growing emphasis on expanding access to underrepresented regions. This ensures a more diverse patient population and enhances the generalizability of trial outcomes.

4. Trial Phases and Focus Areas

Phase 1: Safety and tolerability studies of emerging therapies.

Phase 2 and 3: Efficacy trials evaluating clinical endpoints such as neurological function, cardiac health, and patient-reported outcomes.

Expanded Access Programs: Compassionate use initiatives for patients who do not qualify for clinical trials.

Key Challenges in FA Clinical Trials

Despite significant progress, several challenges persist:

Small Patient Population: The rarity of Friedreich ataxia makes patient recruitment challenging.

Heterogeneity of Symptoms: Variability in disease progression complicates the standardization of trial protocols.

Outcome Measurement: Establishing reliable and sensitive biomarkers for treatment efficacy remains an ongoing need.

Promising Developments and Future Outlook

Recent advancements in Friedreich ataxia research provide hope for patients and their families:

Gene Editing Technologies: CRISPR-based approaches offer the potential to correct genetic mutations.

Biomarker Discovery: Advances in imaging techniques and molecular diagnostics are improving disease monitoring and trial design.

Regulatory Support: Fast-track designations and orphan drug status granted by regulatory agencies are expediting the development and approval of innovative therapies.

Implications for Stakeholders

Patients and Families: Increased awareness and participation in clinical trials can enhance access to cutting-edge treatments and support networks.

Pharmaceutical Companies: Opportunities exist to address unmet needs and leverage emerging technologies in FA research.

Healthcare Providers: Greater involvement in trial recruitment and patient education is critical to advancing clinical outcomes.

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FDA approves first treatment for Friedreich's ataxia

Action FDA has approved Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) as the first treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare, inherited, degenerative disease that damages the nervous system, characterized by impaired coordination and walking. Patients take Skyclarys capsules orally without food once a day at a recommended dosage of 150 mg. Disease or Condition Friedreich’s ataxia causes progressive damage to the…

[cripplecharacters]

I have a story set in 1982 and forwards. Two of the characters are brothers, with an age difference of around 10 years. They're both adults, so the older one needs to be in his thirties at minimum for the story to work. I thought they'd both be wheelchair users, but i'm unsure about what exact condition i should give them. There's also a third brother, and possibly one sister, who wouldn't have it.

Since they're brothers it should propably be something inherited (it'd be kind of contrived if both just happened to get injured), but i'm not sure what exactly. What i've already figured out is that they can't have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, because the older brother would propably bee too old to still be alive.

Hey,

There are quite a lot of genetic conditions that could result in this scenario, so to name a few;

Spinal muscular atrophy (recessive), type 3 specifically because the types matter a lot (type 1 and 2 had a very short life expectancy in the 80s while type 4 wouldn't require someone to use a wheelchair in their 20s). SMA3 has a lot of range in when it can start, so the younger brother would probably have to be diagnosed on the earlier side to be using a wheelchair at that age.

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, which also has a ton of types, so I'll focus on Calpainopathy because it's the most common. The recessive variant can start almost whenever and depending on the progression of the condition it can result in inability to walk anywhere from 10 to 30 years after first symptoms.

Friedreich’s ataxia (recessive) and Spinocerebellar ataxia (dominant) are two conditions that include, as the name suggests, ataxia (which is a muscle coordination disorder). They are both progressive and could work for both characters if the younger one was diagnosed early.

Central core disease, which is a type of congenital myopathy (mostly autosomal dominant). It's one of these conditions with very wide presentations, so one of the brothers could be ambulatory as an adult while the other never actually walked.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as Brittle bones. It's mostly people with type 3 that use wheelchairs.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which is really common and also has a wide range of symptoms. Most people with CMT are ambulatory and might use things like orthotics, but more severe types could result in someone being unable to walk.

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome because it will inevitably get mentioned a lot in the notes so might as well put it here already. It causes hypermobility, which can make joints dislocate and sublux. It's common as a condition but would be pretty rare for two people to have it be severe enough to use a wheelchair.

Spina bifida isn't actually genetic as far as we know, but having one child with it increases the chances of having another born with SB as well, so it could be an option.

For context, dominant here means that at least one parent actually has the condition with its symptoms, while recessive means that neither does.

You can also of course have the brothers have two unrelated disabilities, it's obviously rare, but it happens. Maybe if they were in an accident together, they could've both sustained injuries. Or, they could have completely different disabilities where the older brother had polio (even makes sense with the timeline if my history knowledge doesn't fail me) and the younger was born with phocomelia, or anything else.

Hope this helps,

mod Sasza

[wheelie-sick]

so I have ataxia (generic) and dysmetria (most specific variation of ataxia I've been diagnosed with)

and... friedreich's ataxia? fits my symptoms? better than anything else I've found? I'm surprised I haven't been tested for it yet. I'm going to ask about it at my neurology appointment. I hope it's not FA but I just want answers at this point

only thing that doesn't fit is the Lhermitte's sign

it's so frustrating because MS is The fit but last MRI I did not have any lesions

[leeknowsnot]

scenario — hold me (han x reader)

genre: angst, comfort but also not comfort

warnings: mentions of death, reused scene of you breaking plates, friedrich's ataxia again because i cannot get over your lie in april, implied character death, implied sex but no detailed smut

summary: you and jisung broke up, only to be reunited by the worst scenario possible; you fainted at a bar that he was in as well and now you're in the hospital, waking up to a confused jisung. you tell him you inherited a rare disease from your family called Friedrich's Ataxia and you've been diagnosed with this for almost a year, after the both of you broke up. it's clear neither of you are over each other

kind of reused the whole breaking plate scene but i swear this time, it's a lot more detailed, and different too so i hope you'd still give it a read!!

He didn't expect to hear that. That you would tell him that. At first, he thought you were joking. He thought it was a funny ploy to get some guilty reaction from him but your face showed none of the sort.

His whole body feels frozen in time as he continued to listen to you. He feels like he's been stabbed in the heart the moment the words leave your mouth.

"Friedreich's Ataxia..." he repeats.

The words felt so hollow and empty in his ears.

"...Y/N..."

There is nothing more he can say at the moment. He's completely speechless now.

You bitterly chuckle under your breath. "I... didn't tell you before because we already broke up by the time I found out."

"And I knew you'd be worried, but I was... trying to get away from you. So you would have enough time to move on to not feel hurt once I..."

You stop, the reality of everything finally sinking in like a boat. "...Once I die."

"Y/N..."

He can't help but let out a deep sigh of disappointment. He's not even mad at you for keeping a secret like that. It's not like you both had any commitment to one another anymore. But that doesn't change anything right now. In fact, this makes him want to cling on to you all the more.

"Y/n, I don't want to move on..." he whispers gently, "I don't want to lose you..."

His voice is filled with desperation, as if trying to beg you to not leave him behind.

You reach out for his hand, holding it tightly. Although for a split second, you could feel your grip falter.

Y/N close your eyes as a tear escapes. "I... I don't want to lose myself either," you say. "Jisung, I... What do I do?"

You look at him, a look of desperation bearing deep into your gaze. "I don't... want to die."

"I want to be with you..."

"Just a little bit longer."

...

Eventually, months pass for the both of you. You decided to let both your past problems and shortcomings behind, trying to live a new life together for the remaining duration of your life. You moved back in with Jisung.

However, it wasn't all clouds and rainbows.

Jisung was out at work, returning home within a couple of minutes and you were left at home. You were busying yourself with trying to help with house chores. After all, it was the least you could do after quiting your job since you barely had five months left until your impending demise.

You had a pile of plates in your hands, having washed them before you would put them back in the cupboard. You and Han only needed two at most anyway. However, as you were walking towards the kitchen, your legs suddenly became numb, making you yelp in surprise and fall on the floor, dropping the plates. It was a complete noise as the plates shattered upon impact on the ground.

You panicked, having lost feeling on your legs as you tried to find a way out of the broken plates.

Jisung hears your scream the moment he steps inside of the house. He quickly drops his bag and rushes towards you, only to see you struggle on the ground as you lost the feeling in your legs.

"Y/N!" He exclaims, quickly helping you up.

"I'll help you with those later. Are you okay?" He glances down at your knees, which now had a small bruise from the impact.

His eyes are filled with worry, not knowing what to do in this situation.

You tremble, alienated and freaking out at the sudden loss of feeling on your legs. Your eyes filled with tears as you look up at him.

"Jisung, I'm sorry I..." you sob, glancing at the mess. "I was just trying to help with the chores but my legs... My... legs, they just..."

You break down, sinking into his chest. With only a few months left to live, your condition was starting to act up frequently.

He brings you into his embrace, feeling you tremble as you broke down in his arms. You were crying, scared and confused as to what you were experiencing now.

Tears stung his eyes, feeling utterly powerless about the situation.

There was no cure.

There was no treatment.

He and you were left with nothing but time.

"Y/n..." He whispers gently, kissing your head as he rocks it back and forth. He wants to stay by your side despite the entire kitchen being a mess right now.

You apologized profusely as you cried into his chest, hands balling into fists.

You were afraid. Afraid of losing yourself. Afraid of death. Afraid of not being able to see Jisung again once the inevitable comes to claim your life.

"There's nothing to apologize for, really." His voice is gentle as he holds you tighter in his arms.

There was nothing he could do for you but hold you tight. In this situation, this was the only way he could comfort you, even if only a little bit.

"Don't be scared... I'm right here," he whispers softly. "I won't leave you alone, no matter what."

Eventually, your sobs die after a couple of minutes, turning into nothing but sniffs. You finally pull away, though hesitantly, to glance around at the mess.

"I broke so much plates..." you dejectingly said.

"That doesn't matter, Y/N." He takes a look at the broken plates beside them, feeling worried for you but deciding to not bring it up.

He brushes your hair away from your eyes just like what he used to do so many years ago each time you'd break down crying. He never thought he would be doing this again now.

"Don't overwork yourself anymore. Let me handle it." That was the least he could do for you.

You look at Han, tears attempting to pool within your eyes again. "But... you have so much stuff at work and... this is the least I could do to help you," you stop, looking down as your eyes flutter. "But I guess I just made things worse."

"Y/N..."

He brings you to his level once again so you both were face-to-face, and that's when he notices how much your eyes have gotten darker, more sunken. Your condition has grown worse and worse, and he can't help but feel helpless.

"Just rest up for now. My job is at least manageable. That much I can handle."

"Right now, you should just get better. I don't want to see you in this condition again." He tries to bring a smile onto his face, trying to ease your worries.

He was always so good at putting up an act just to make you feel better. Even if he was hurting too, seeing you like this.

You sniff, eyes staring into his. "But..."

"Please, don't push yourself," he begs, cupping your cheeks with his hands. "I just want to see you getting better."

"Just... promise me you'll give yourself a bit more of a break, yeah?"

The thought of losing you in this state pains him a thousand times more. He wants to see you smiling and happy for just a few more months until your time comes.

Both of you knew you won't get any better. Only worse. But Jisung's words always seemed to make it better. It always seemed to make you believe and hope that you will get better.

You give him a short nod, clinging onto him.

He smiles gently at you, caressing your neck and cheeks as his heart starts beating faster. He really couldn't stand to see you like this... not when everything was slowly coming to an end.

He wants to hold onto you... at least until the end.

"I love you, Y/n," he whispers. "There's nothing I wouldn't do for you... and that includes never leaving you alone."

"I love you too," you whisper back to him, exhaling a sob.

Eventually, Jisung carries you to the couch as you couldn't walk by yourself at the moment. You watch him sweep the broken plates from the floor, head resting on your arm as you gaze on him lovingly.

It was like falling in love all over again. And yet your remaining time would always come slapping you back in the face again with reality.

As he swept the broken plates away, all he could think about was the memories he shared with you. The walks around the park, the dates you had at restaurants, and the night he made love to you for the first time... they all replayed in his head, making his heart ache more than ever.

He looks up to see you, your eyes fixed on him as you gaze at him lovingly.

He smiles at you and sits beside you, taking your small hand into his. Just like how it always used to be.

Your lips part, eyes trailing from your intertwined hands to Jisung's face. You take in his features. The feeling of his hand on yours, because one day... One day you'll lose your ability to feel and touch him too.

So you savored this moment.

His heartbeat quickens for a moment as he looks into your eyes. He can feel his stomach flutter and his mouth get dry, unable to say a single word right now.

"Y/N..."

He wanted to say so much more, but his breath was caught up in his throat. He can feel his hand shake slightly, as if his body is being overwhelmed by his emotions. So, instead of saying anything else, he just stares at you and takes in your features. Trying to memorize all of it.

With your unoccupied hand, you caress Jisung's cheek. You memorizes every bump, every curve of his face.

"Jisung," you whisper. "Make love with me for the last time. I want to memorize all of you at this moment. While I still can."

Your eyes meet once more before he answers your request. His fingers caress your other cheek, as well as your lips because he wants to feel everything of you.

"Okay..." the word barely even leaves his lips as his body goes on autopilot.

He leans forward, pressing his lips against yours in the softest kiss imaginable.

It's like time has stopped for the both of you right now, where you're nothing but two people sharing their love for one last time.

Every kiss. Every touch. Every gasp. It held so much love as you both reveled in each other's presence. He held you as if he didn't want to let you go. He really doesn't want to.

The both of you laid on the bed side by side, naked bodies pressed against each other.

It was like you never wanted to let go and be apart from one another again. You were two love-stricken lovers, not wanting everything to end even though you knew that you were running out of time.

Jisung gazes down at you, your foreheads touching. He caresses your cheek gently.

"Let's stay like this forever," he whispers to you, "just like this."

With half-lidded tired eyes, you give him a small smile, nodding as you close your eyes.

"Yes. Let's stay like this," you say, exhaling comfortably. "Forever."

Both of you knew there was an underlying meaning in your statement. Forever was an impossible word. Especially for you whose days were counted.

"Hey, look at me."

Jisung stares intently at you, knowing that he needs to see your beautiful eyes once more as they open to look at him.

"Promise me that you'll be waiting for me on the other side," He whispers softly, touching each one of your fingers. "I might be late, but I'll come and look for you, alright?"

"I know it's silly, but that's what I truly feel right now."

He looks down at you once more, his eyes sparkling the moment they meet yours.

You give him a soft laugh. "I'm not dying yet right now Jisung," you lightly joke, closing your eyes once more.

Even if your eyes were closed, tears escaped your eyelids. "I'll wait for you. Even if it takes forever."

"And if reincarnation happens to be true," you pause. "I'll love you in every life."

Jisung can't help but let out a quiet laugh despite the tears streaming down his face. He gazes down at your face.

You looked so beautiful in his eyes right now... more beautiful than ever before.

"I'll love you... in this life, and in many lifetimes to come," he whispers. "Even if we can't be together forever this time."

He smiles softly before bringing his lips against your forehead.

"Rest, my love. Rest."

like and reblogs are very much appreciated!! (i cried while writing this at 2 am ngl)

[doueverwonder]

hold on gonna talk about my physical disability hc's now bc yea;

Ari has severe asthma, though he's had it his whole life it became worse after the Skaftáreldar in 1783. In the past century it's been more manageable, but it has a dozen different triggers, and he's terrible at remembering his inhaler.

Kiku has hemophilia that has caused chronic joint pain; he uses a cane. He didn't get an official diagnosis of hemophilia until the late 1800's but was given hundreds of theories and treatments over his 3000 years; some of which very likely made the condition worse to live with.

Alfred's right leg was amputated at the knee during the civil war, and he has had a prosthetic since. He also is almost completely deaf in his left ear, and has hearing difficulties with his right. He's been hoh since he was about eight years old, but it's been steadily getting worse as time has gone on.

Roderich has been using mobility aids for centuries, a cane since the 14th century, and a wheelchair since the late 19th. I tend to lean towards him having Friedreich's Ataxia; though i need to do a lot more research before i can talk about it.

i am obviously not a medical expert in any way, please don't look at these too hard. If i did make a noticeable misstep please tell me though.

[retroloner]

Complete Information on Auditory neuropathy with Treatment and Prevention

Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder in which audio enters the inner ear usually but the infection of signals from the inner ear to the mind is impaired. An individual with auditory neuropathy may be capable read more here to learn sounds, but would yet get trouble recognizing spoken words.

Sounds may fade in and out for these individuals and seem out of sync. The condition probably has more than one cause. In some cases, it may involve damage to the inner hair cells - specialized sensory cells in the inner ear that transmit information about sounds through the nervous system to the brain. Several factors have been linked to auditory neuropathy in children. However, a clear cause and effect relationship has not been proven. Other causes may include faulty connections between the inner hair cells and the nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain, or damage to the nerve itself.

A combination of these problems may happen in some cases. Although outer hair cells- hair cells adjoining to and more numerous than the inner hair cells - are mostly more inclined to damage than inner hair cells, outer hair cells appear to operate usually in folk with auditory neuropathy. Some people with auditory neuropathy have neurological disorders that also cause problems outside of the hearing system. Auditory neuropathy can affect people of all ages, from infancy through adulthood. The number of people affected by auditory neuropathy is not known, but the condition affects a relatively small percentage of people who are deaf or hearing-impaired. Auditory neuropathy runs in some families, which suggests that genetic factors may be involved in some cases.

People with auditory neuropathy may get natural hearing, or hearing departure ranging from balmy to serious, they ever have impoverished speech-perception abilities, meaning they have problem agreement address understandably. Some patients with auditory neuropathy appear, based on history and initial behavioral testing, to fit into the category of "central auditory processing disorder". However, evaluation of such patients with physiological measures sensitive to auditory nerve disorders shows a more peripheral site consistent with auditory neuropathy. Sometimes people with auditory neuropathy are subsequently diagnosed with diseases such as charcot marie tooth disease and friedreich's ataxia. In these cases, auditory neuropathy may be a symptom of the more global effects these diseases rather than an isolated neuropathy of the ear-brain connection.

[krebrib]

Ikeruno Rainase (FPE OC)

Ikeruno Rainase is a 15-year-old fox female with lime green eyes, white and dark green hair, and a long bushy tail.

Rainase is engel's half sister and is known as free-spirited violinist whose playing style reflects on her personality. She is independent, unpredictable, and short-tempered. It is also touched upon that she is passive aggressive at times.

Rainase likes to depend on herself and only herself but is very outgoing and can be seen as more of a support for others. Despite being very quick to anger, Rainase is a very kind and empathetic person. She is also known for being in the hospital in and out of her life and had surgery for her FA (Friedreich's ataxia) and some days are better then others.

[caliboron]

this is what doing the dishes for over an hour in my house gets you (if you’re me at least). my mom bought a lot of special christmas drinks and food and has been very firm about no one touching them till tomorrow, but I get one now bc I’m special and I stuck my hand in rotten milk against my will bc someone left a full cup in the sink. also the dishes took me so long because I have friedreich’s ataxia and I have to sit down like every 5 - 10 minutes or I will die

[abilitysstuff]

zipper sheet

I don't have these (yet)

You put the bedsheet on like normal he first time. Every time after that though you just zip the top on and off. You don't have to do the corners every time you want your sheet washed.

[b2bbusiness]

Friedreich Ataxia Clinical Trial Analysis and trends

Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system and movement. Characterized by progressive loss of coordination and muscle strength, FA is primarily caused by mutations in the FXN gene, leading to reduced levels of the frataxin protein. The clinical trial landscape for Friedreich ataxia reflects the urgent need for effective treatments, focusing on innovative therapeutic approaches such as gene therapy, small molecules, and mitochondrial-targeted therapies. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the latest clinical trials for Friedreich ataxia, highlighting key trends and developments.

Overview of Clinical Trials

The global clinical trial activity for Friedreich ataxia is on the rise, driven by advancements in biotechnology and an increased understanding of the disease’s underlying mechanisms. Trials range from early-phase investigations assessing safety and tolerability to late-phase studies evaluating efficacy and long-term outcomes. As of now, there are several ongoing and completed trials across multiple therapeutic modalities, including:

Gene Therapy: Targeting the root cause of FA by delivering a functional FXN gene to restore frataxin protein levels.

Pharmacological Approaches: Small molecules designed to enhance mitochondrial function, reduce oxidative stress, or upregulate frataxin expression.

Biological Treatments: Investigating the use of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and other novel biological agents.

Symptom Management: Evaluating interventions aimed at improving quality of life and alleviating specific symptoms such as fatigue, ataxia, and cardiomyopathy.

Key Players and Therapeutic Innovations

Several pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are at the forefront of Friedreich ataxia research, including:

Reata Pharmaceuticals: Their drug omaveloxolone has shown promise in improving neurological function in patients with FA, as evidenced by the MOXIe clinical trial.

PTC Therapeutics: Focused on small molecules that aim to increase frataxin levels.

Voyager Therapeutics: Advancing gene therapy candidates to address the genetic root cause of FA.

Retrotope: Developing RT001, a compound targeting lipid peroxidation to mitigate oxidative damage in FA.

Recent Clinical Trial Highlights

MOXIe Trial: Reata Pharmaceuticals’ omaveloxolone demonstrated significant improvements in the modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale (mFARS), marking a critical step toward potential regulatory approval.

Gene Therapy Advancements: Preclinical and early-phase trials are exploring the use of adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors for delivering functional FXN genes to affected tissues.

Natural History Studies: Initiatives like the Friedreich Ataxia Clinical Outcome Measures Study (FACOMS) aim to better understand disease progression and refine endpoints for future trials.

Challenges in FA Clinical Trials

Despite recent progress, clinical trials for Friedreich ataxia face several challenges:

Patient Recruitment: The rarity of the disease limits the available pool of participants, making recruitment and retention difficult.

Endpoints and Biomarkers: The lack of standardized endpoints and validated biomarkers complicates the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy.

Long-Term Efficacy: Demonstrating sustained benefits over time remains a critical hurdle, particularly for disease-modifying therapies.

Future Directions

The Friedreich ataxia clinical trial landscape is poised for significant growth, with several promising avenues for research:

Combination Therapies: Exploring synergistic effects of combining gene therapy with pharmacological interventions.

Advanced Biomarkers: Development of reliable biomarkers to track disease progression and treatment response.

Global Collaboration: Increased international cooperation to streamline patient recruitment and data sharing.

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FDA approves first treatment for Friedreich's ataxia

Action FDA has approved Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) as the first treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare, inherited, degenerative disease that damages the nervous system, characterized by impaired coordination and walking. Patients take Skyclarys capsules orally without food once a day at a recommended dosage of 150 mg. Disease or Condition Friedreich’s ataxia causes progressive damage to the…

[greatcupcakeluminary]

I'm allowed to be grateful and still complain. I'm allowed to be human.

I'm tired of having a severe disability like Friedreich's Ataxia. I'm tired of depending on the government to survive, and having to spend it all at the each of the end of the month just to survive. I want to have enough to spoil myself and go out, not be trapped in a house due to abusive and jealous family members. My genetic disorder makes me hard to have any kind of balance, motor coordination, muscle fatigue, etc. I drop things all the time and get screamed for it even though it's out of my control and even though it's hard for me to crouch and clean up. My own sibling abused me in public and controls me, and no one said anything. Not one person. That's why I avoid traveling with her. I used to have a brother who supported me and helped, and now he's so influenced by her nastiness and aggression that he takes her side. When I tried asking for help with people in the past, they'd do nothing or sit back. Same with police officers. People online forget that I have a genetic disorder when they talk to me so they expect me to do things like other people (I refuse to have my own disability erased for the comfort of others. I refuse to accommodate others when I'm the one who needs it. I'm no Stephen Hawking but I'm still pretty smart). I'm tired of having friends or partners ripped from me because of jealousy. I'm tired of being messed with by jerks because they only see my attractive appearance and not my soul. I'm tired of being helped, and then the same person shortly after turns around and messes with me further. I don't even know who genuinely loves me, at this point I only trust dogs or animals.

Thank God for asexuality. Thank God I still can physically stand and walk on two legs even if I have to use a walker.

Anyway, I'm crossing my fingers that one day everything will turn around and get better.

One day.