# Volunteers Needed for Freidreich's Ataxia Study in NYC

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/volunteers-needed-for-freidreichs-ataxia-study-in-nyc/5175>\
**Category:** News, Research, and Clinical Trials\
**Created:** [July 29, 2016, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/volunteers-needed-for-freidreichs-ataxia-study-in-nyc/5175 "2016-07-29T21:05:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 29, 2016, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/volunteers-needed-for-freidreichs-ataxia-study-in-nyc/5175/1 "2016-07-29T21:05:34Z")

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The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is looking for patients with Friedreich’s Ataxia for a research study to compare and evaluate different tests in assessing the cardiac dysfunction that can occur with the disease. The study involves a single 2-day visit, with an overnight stay.

Who can participate?

- Age 18-30 years old
- Have genetic confirmation of diagnosis
- Capable of completing all study tests and procedures

What are the study tests and procedures?

- Blood and urine tests
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR)
- Chest x-ray
- Echocardiogram (ECHO)
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Exercise-stress test
- Neurological assessment
- Eye exam with local anesthetic
- Physical and medical history

If you would like more information, please contact Michelle at (646) ■■■■■■■■ or [■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■](mailto:miy2006@med.cornell.edu)

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