# Hope for FA

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hope-for-fa/9106>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [October 5, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hope-for-fa/9106 "2024-10-05T16:13:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![Chas521](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/chas521/32/5683_2.png) [@Chas521](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Chas521)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hope-for-fa/9106/1 "2024-10-05T16:13:49Z")

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> **[Discovering Hope for Friedreich's Ataxia: Understanding Gene Therapy Trial...](https://www.ataxia.org/scasourceposts/discovering-hope-for-friedreichs-ataxia-understanding-gene-therapy-trial-design/)**
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> Written by Kaitlyn Neuman Edited by Sarah Donofrio Lessons learned from Friedreich’s Ataxia patients and families: Gene therapy, trial participation, and managing expectations. What is Friedreich’s Ataxia? Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) Read More...

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**Author:** ![Beryl\_Park](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/beryl_park/32/5716_2.png) [@Beryl\_Park](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Beryl_Park)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2024, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hope-for-fa/9106/2 "2024-10-08T07:32:50Z")

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🤔As with any other type of ataxia…patients attitude is likely to vary re actually taking part in ‘gene therapy trials’.  
We all desperately seek help…whether it be via reliable therapy…or amazingly a cure.