# Rehabilitative Trial With Cerebello-Spinal tDCS in Neurodegenerative Ataxia (CStDCSAtaxia)
**URL:** https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/rehabilitative-trial-with-cerebello-spinal-tdcs-in-neurodegenerative-ataxia-cstdcsataxia/5776
**Category:** General
**Created:** [April 20, 2017, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/rehabilitative-trial-with-cerebello-spinal-tdcs-in-neurodegenerative-ataxia-cstdcsataxia/5776 "2017-04-20T10:19:46Z")
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### Author:  [@Alan\_T](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Alan_T)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2017, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/rehabilitative-trial-with-cerebello-spinal-tdcs-in-neurodegenerative-ataxia-cstdcsataxia/5776/1 "2017-04-20T10:19:46Z")
[ClinicalTrials.gov](http://ClinicalTrials.gov) Identifier: NCT03120013 First received: April 14, 2017
Neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxias represent a group of disabling disorders for which we currently lack effective therapies. Cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive technique, which has been demonstrated to modulate cerebellar excitability and improve symptoms in patients with cerebellar ataxias. In this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study, the investigators will evaluate whether a two-weeks’ treatment with cerebellar anodal tDCS and spinal cathodal tDCS can improve symptoms in patients with neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxia and can modulate cerebello-motor connectivity, at short and long term.
Condition:
Ataxia, Cerebellar, Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, Spinocerebellar Ataxia 3, Spinocerebellar Degenerations, Friedreich Ataxia, Ataxia With Oculomotor Apraxia, Multiple System Atrophy.
Intervention:
Device: Anodal cerebellar and cathodal spinal tDCS, Device: Sham cerebellar and sham spinal tDCS.
Locations:
Italy, AO Spedali Civili, Brescia, BS, Italy, 25100
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### Author:  [@Punk](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Punk)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2017, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/rehabilitative-trial-with-cerebello-spinal-tdcs-in-neurodegenerative-ataxia-cstdcsataxia/5776/2 "2017-04-21T06:20:31Z")
More interesting and hopeful news Alan. They seem to be coming at this in all
different ways.
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### Author:  [@Alan\_T](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Alan_T)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2017, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/rehabilitative-trial-with-cerebello-spinal-tdcs-in-neurodegenerative-ataxia-cstdcsataxia/5776/3 "2017-04-21T09:29:40Z")
> [@Alan\_T](#):
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> “FXN” “FRDA” “physiotherapy” “Diagnosis” “síntomas” “Symptoms”
Yes, more good news.
IMHO, there is alot going on that doesnt get communicated to the people it effects (the patient)
(this lack of communication is a subject, I have mentioned to pharma on many occasions at many Global events - although it is acknowledged, things move very slowly in the medical world)
all the best to you and your family
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### Author:  [@Punk](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Punk)
#### Post date: [April 22, 2017, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/rehabilitative-trial-with-cerebello-spinal-tdcs-in-neurodegenerative-ataxia-cstdcsataxia/5776/4 "2017-04-22T05:47:01Z")
Agreed Alan, it is very hard to find information out there. That’s why every morning I get up I come onto
this forum hoping you have posted more information on research. Treatment may never come but all we
look for is a bit of hope and that is what you give us. When Cassie was diagnosed almost 5 years ago in the
Southern General in Glasgow we were told she had Sca2 and nothing else. No information, possible treatment
or ideas on food or exercise. A little hope can make a person so much stronger.
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### Author:  [@Patsy](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Patsy)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/rehabilitative-trial-with-cerebello-spinal-tdcs-in-neurodegenerative-ataxia-cstdcsataxia/5776/5 "2017-04-24T19:00:10Z")
Very interesting and fascinating. thanks for sharing.