Wearable Gait Sensors

Wearable Sensors for Quantitation of Impaired Gait and Balance

This research study is testing body-worn sensors to measure movement during simple tests of coordination, in order to evaluate the progression and severity of Spinocerebellar ataxia.

Study participants will complete a neurological exam with sensors (iSARA exam) and three patient-reported questionnaires (PROM-Ataxia, ABC Scale, EQ-5D-5L). Participation will take about an hour.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ataxia Group - Individuals who have a genetic-confirmation of SCA diagnosis and are able to sit or stand unassisted for 30 seconds and follow directions.
• Healthy Control Group - Individuals who are able to sit or stand unassisted for 30 seconds and follow directions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any other neurological or musculoskeletal disorder not attributed to the SCA that could affect balance, gait or voluntary movement.