About this research study:
The Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for people to participate in a remote research study to develop measurement technologies that can help improve clinical trials in Friedreich’s Ataxia.

What to expect:
This remote study involves one telephone call and some at-home computer-mouse and speech tasks (three times over the course of one week). Total expected participation time would be about 1.5 hours. The study team will ship all the supplies needed to complete the study to your home address. You will be compensated $25 for participating. No in-person visits necessary.

You may be eligible if you:
To participate, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Have a diagnosis of Friedreich’s Ataxia OR be a healthy control
  2. Be an English speaker
  3. Be at least 2 years old

Download the study flyer.

How to participate:
If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more about the study, please contact the Study Coordinator, Faye Yang.

Contact Info:
Faye Yang
(617)-643-4662

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Anyone considering participating in a clinical trial should discuss the matter with his or her physician. FARA does not endorse or recommend any particular studies.