Disease Directory Friedreich ataxia
Neurological

Friedreich ataxia

Type

Disease

Gene

FXN

About Friedreich ataxia

Friedreich ataxia is a rare disease catalogued by Orphanet (ORPHA:95). It is associated with the FXN gene. Search below for active recruiting clinical trials from ClinicalTrials.gov, or visit the Orphanet expert page for specialist centres, natural history studies, and patient registries.

Clinical Trial Eligibility Tips

What to know before applying to Friedreich ataxia trials.

Search ClinicalTrials.gov for "Friedreich ataxia" or filter by Orphanet code ORPHA:95 to find disease-specific studies.

Ask your specialist to refer you to a Centre of Expertise — Orphanet lists all accredited centres for this condition worldwide.

Natural history studies and patient registries often enrol before drug trials open — contact the Orphanet patient community first.

Patient Resources

Patient Organization

Orphanet

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Orphanet

European reference resource for rare diseases (ORPHA:95)

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NORD

National Organization for Rare Disorders

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Find recruiting Friedreich ataxia trials

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