Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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Overview

Spinal Muscular Atrophy is treated with 3 medications in our database, including Zolgensma, Spinraza, EVRYSDI. 3 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by Novartis, Biogen, Genentech.

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Inheritance

Autosomal recessive

Passed on when both parents carry the same gene change; often skips generations

Age of Onset

Variable

Can begin at different ages, from infancy through adulthood

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FDA & Trial Timeline

10 events
Apr 2026Neuroproprioceptive Equine-Assisted Physiotherapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Charles University, Czech Republic — NA

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Mar 2026SPINRAZA: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Mar 2026HABIT-ILE + FST in Children With SMA: Preliminary Effectiveness

Teachers College, Columbia University — NA

TrialRECRUITING
Mar 2026Gait and Bone Health in SMA

Jacqueline Montes

TrialRECRUITING
Feb 2026EVRYSDI: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Feb 2026EVRYSDI: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Jan 2026EVRYSDI: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Jan 2026EVRYSDI: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Jan 2026Study of Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of GB221 in Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1

Gemma Biotherapeutics — PHASE1, PHASE2

TrialRECRUITING
Jan 2026Assessment of a Portable Digital Device for Quantified Analysis of Markerless Walking in Volunteers With Neuromuscular Diseases or Asymptomatic Volunteers

Institut de Myologie, France — NA

TrialRECRUITING

Data sourced from FDA regulatory filings and ClinicalTrials.gov. Updated periodically.

Treatments

3 available

Zolgensma

ONASEMNOGENE ABEPARVOVEC-XIOI· Novartis Gene Therapies, Inc.■ Boxed WarningOrphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZOLGENSMA is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients less than 2 years of age with spinal muscular atrophy (

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZOLGENSMA is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients less than 2 years of age with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with bi-allelic mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene. Limitations of Use The safety and effectiveness of repeat administration of ZOLGENSMA have not been evaluated [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . The use of ZOLGENSMA in patients with advanced SMA (e.g., complete paralysis of limbs, permanent ventilator-dependence) has not been evaluated [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . ZOLGENSMA is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients less than 2 years of age with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with bi-allelic mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 ( SMN1) gene. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use The safety and effectiveness of repeat administration of ZOLGENSMA have not been evaluated. ( 1 , 6.2 ) The use of ZOLGENSMA in patients with advanced SMA (e.g., complete paralysis of limbs, permanent ventilator dependence) has not been evaluated. ( 1 , 14 )

Spinraza

NUSINERSEN· Biogen Inc.Orphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SPINRAZA is indicated for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pediatric and adult patients. SPINRAZA is a survival motor neuron-2 (SMN2)-directed antisense oligon

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SPINRAZA is indicated for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pediatric and adult patients. SPINRAZA is a survival motor neuron-2 (SMN2)-directed antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pediatric and adult patients ( 1 )

EVRYSDI

RISDIPLAM· Genentech, Inc.Orphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EVRYSDI is indicated for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pediatric and adult patients. EVRYSDI is a survival of motor neuron 2 (SMN2) splicing modifier indica

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EVRYSDI is indicated for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pediatric and adult patients. EVRYSDI is a survival of motor neuron 2 (SMN2) splicing modifier indicated for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pediatric and adult patients. ( 1 )

Clinical Trials

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Phase 37 trials
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Taldefgrobep Alfa in Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Phase 3
Active
PI: Lindsey Lair, MD (Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) · Sites: Phoenix, Arizona; La Jolla, California +51 more · Age: 421 yrs
Long-term Follow-up Study of Patients Receiving Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi
Phase 3
Active
PI: Sitra Tauscher-Wisniewski, MD (Novartis Gene Therapies, Inc.) · Sites: Palo Alto, California; Aurora, Colorado +18 more
Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of GC101 Gene Therapy Via Intrathecal (IT) Injectionin the Treatment of Patients With Type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) - Phase III
Phase 3
Actively Recruiting
PI: GeneCradle, Inc China · Sites: Beijing; Beijing +5 more · Age: 212 yrs
A Study to Learn About the Effect of Higher Doses of Nusinersen (BIIB058) Given as Injections to Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Who Were Previously Treated With Risdiplam (ASCEND)
Phase 3
Active Prior treatment eligible
PI: Medical Director (Biogen) · Sites: Phoenix, Arizona; Little Rock, Arkansas +18 more · Age: 1550 yrs
Long-Term Safety & Efficacy of Apitegromab in Patients With SMA Who Completed Previous Trials of Apitegromab
Phase 3
Active
· Sites: Phoenix, Arizona; La Jolla, California +18 more · Age: 299 yrs
Long-term Follow-up of Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treated With OAV101 in Clinical Trials
Phase 3
Actively Recruiting
PI: Novartis Pharmaceuticals · Sites: Norfolk, Virginia; Sydney, New South Wales +18 more · Age: 0100 yrs
Real World Clinical Effectiveness & Safety of Vesemnogene Lantuparvovec for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in Low-middle Income Countries (LMIC).
Phase 3
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Jakarta, Indonesia
Phase 42 trials
Long-term Follow-up Study of Risdiplam in Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Phase 4
Active
PI: Clinical Trials (Hoffmann-La Roche) · Sites: Phoenix, Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona +18 more
Risdiplam in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Previously Treated With Nusinersen
Phase 4
Active Prior treatment eligible
· Sites: Strasburg, Pennsylvania · Age: 235 yrs
Phase 22 trials
Safety and Efficacy of NMD670 in Ambulatory Adult Patients With Type 3 Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Phase 2
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Los Angeles, California; Palo Alto, California +29 more · Age: 1875 yrs
A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Immunogenicity of Intravenous Administration of ARGX-119 in Pediatric Participants Aged 5 to Less Than 18 Years With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Phase 2
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Little Rock, Arkansas; San Diego, California +15 more · Age: 517 yrs
Other9 trials
A Long-term Follow-up Study Evaluating Intravenous Injection of EXG001-307 in Patients With Type 1 SMA
Enrolling by Invitation
PI: YI WANG, Ph D. (Children's Hospital of Fudan University) · Sites: Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality
Gait and Bone Health in SMA
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: New York, New York · Age: 850 yrs
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Neonatal Screening Program
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Monfalcone, Gorizia; Trieste
A Registered Cohort Study on SMA
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Fuzhou, Fujian · Age: 070 yrs
Adult SMA Research and Clinical Hub
Actively Recruiting
PI: Prof Chiara Marini-Bettolo, MD, PhD (Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust) · Sites: Birmingham; Bristol +16 more · Age: 1699 yrs
Ultrasonographic Muscle Assessment and Functional Scales in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Active
· Sites: Istanbul · Age: 018 yrs
CuidAME: Longitudinal Data Collection From Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Spain
Actively Recruiting
PI: Andrés Nascimento (Hospital Sant Joan de Deu) · Sites: Esplugues de Llobregat
Long-Term Follow-up Study for Patients From AVXS-101-CL-101
Active
· Sites: Columbus, Ohio
Exploring the Physiologic, Pharmacodynamic, and Clinical Responses of Skeletal Muscle in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treated With SMN-Directed Therapies
Actively Recruiting
PI: Richard Finkel, MD (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) · Sites: Memphis, Tennessee · Age: 520 yrs

Specialists

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MO
Maryam Oskoui
Calgary, Alberta
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

19 Spinal Muscular Atrophy publications
CM
Craig Zaidman, MD
Phoenix, Arizona
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

GB
Gabrielle Edwards, BS
Washinton, District of Columbia
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

FD
Fuzhen Yuan, Dr.
Beijing, Beijing Municipality
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

MP
Margaux Poleur
Liège, Liège
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy publication
YC
Yun-Hui Chou
Kaohsiung City
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

59 Spinal Muscular Atrophy publications
KA
Kamila Rasova, as.prof.Dr.
Prague
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

29 Spinal Muscular Atrophy publications
PM
Pauline SANTMARTY, MsC
Paris
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

LP
Laure LE GOFF, PI
Bron, Rhone
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

4 Spinal Muscular Atrophy publications
GP
Giorgia Coratti, PhD
Roma
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

EM
Eugenio Mercuri, MD
Genova
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 3 active trials
SM
Sitra Tauscher-Wisniewski, MD
Palo Alto, California
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PP
Pascale Saugier-Veber, PharmD PhD
Rouen
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

CP
Chiara Marini-Bettolo, MD, PhD
Newcastle upon Tyne
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 3 active trials
JE
Jacqueline Montes, Pt, EdD
New York, New York
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 5 active trials
OP
Otávio Berwanger, PhD
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 3 active trials
LP
Laurent Servais, MD, PhD
Liège
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 2 active trials
DP
Don Bailey, PhD
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

IP
Isabelle DESGUERRE, MD, PhD
Paris
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 2 active trials
FV
Frank Vandenabeele
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
JM
Jerry R. Mendell
Columbus, OH
Specialist

Pediatric Neurology / SMA Gene Therapy

TC
Thomas O. Crawford
Baltimore, MD
Specialist

Pediatric Neurology / Spinal Muscular Atrophy

EB
Enrico Bertini
Rome
Specialist

Pediatric Neurology / Neuromuscular Disorders

HM
Hugh McMillan
Ottawa, ON
Specialist

Pediatric Neurology / SMA

KF
Kenneth Fischbeck
Bethesda, MD
Specialist

Neurology / Neurogenetics (SMN1 discovery)

Treatment Centers

8 centers
⚗️ Trial Site

Children's Hospital Colorado

📍 Aurora, Colorado

👤 Zachary Grinspan, MD

⚗️ Trial Site

Arkansas Children's Hospital

📍 Little Rock, Arkansas

⚗️ Trial Site

Boston Children's Hospital

📍 Boston, Massachusetts

⚗️ Trial Site

Massachusetts General Hospital

📍 Boston, Massachusetts

👤 Matthew Frigault, MD

👤 Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial

⚗️ Trial Site

Children's Hospital of Orange County

📍 Orange, California

👤 Richard Neibeger, MD

⚗️ Trial Site

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

👤 Study Director

👤 Richard Neibeger, MD

⚗️ Trial Site

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

📍 Chicago, Illinois

⚗️ Trial Site

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

📍 Little Rock, Arkansas

Financial Resources

10 resources
Zolgensma(ONASEMNOGENE ABEPARVOVEC-XIOI)Novartis Gene Therapies, Inc.
Spinraza(NUSINERSEN)Biogen Inc.
EVRYSDI(RISDIPLAM)Genentech, Inc.

Good Days — Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Good Days

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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foundation grant
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Patient Services Inc — Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Patient Services Inc

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

NORD Patient Assistance — Spinal Muscular Atrophy

NORD Patient Assistance

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

Patient Advocate Foundation — Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Patient Advocate Foundation

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

HealthWell Foundation — Spinal Muscular Atrophy

HealthWell Foundation

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Verified 4d ago
Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

The Assistance Fund — Spinal Muscular Atrophy

The Assistance Fund

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Verified 4d ago
Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

PAN Foundation — Spinal Muscular Atrophy

PAN Foundation

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Verified 4d ago
Foundation Grant
foundation grant
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8 travel grants are also available for Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients — see Travel Grants below ↓

Travel Grants

8 grants

Help Hope Live Spinal Muscular Atrophy Financial Assistance

Eligibility requires individuals to have a medically verified need related to Spinal Muscular Atrophy to qualify for community-based fundraising support. Participants must submit an application through the organization to be paired with a coordinator who assists in raising tax-deductible funds for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Copay Grant

PAN Foundation

Patients must have a confirmed diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy and possess valid health insurance for their prescribed medications. Applicants are required to provide household income information and can apply online or by phone when the fund is open.

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Novartis ACCESS Program

Novartis

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Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (NPAF)

Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc.

Assistance is primarily available to patients diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and their caregivers for costs related to treatment, travel, and lodging. Specific eligibility criteria, including financial need and insurance status, vary significantly across the individual programs listed.

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Novartis Patient Assistance Program

Novartis

Eligibility is generally restricted to organ and tissue transplant candidates, recipients, and living donors who demonstrate financial need for medical or travel expenses. Certain programs require patients to be insured and maintain an income level below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.

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Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation

Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation

This fund provides financial assistance to U.S. residents seeking a second opinion from a sarcoma specialist. Grants are awarded four times per year with a maximum amount of $1,000 per consultation.

Apply ↗Up to $1,000

Novartis Patient Support

Novartis

Apply ↗

PAN Foundation Spinal Muscular Atrophy Financial Assistance

PAN Foundation

Apply ↗

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Latest news about Spinal Muscular Atrophy

1 articles
NewsLANCET NEUROLOGYSep 30, 2025
Zolgensma Long-Term Data: 5-Year Outcomes in SMA
Five-year follow-up of Zolgensma in SMA type 1 shows patients maintaining motor milestones with no new safety signals.
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Caregiver Resources

NORD Caregiver Resources

Support, advocacy, and financial assistance for caregivers of rare disease patients.

Mental Health Support

Rare disease caregiving can be isolating. Connect with counseling and peer support.

Family & Caregiver Grants

Financial assistance programs specifically for caregivers of rare disease patients.

Social Security Disability

Learn how rare disease patients may qualify for SSDI/SSI benefits.

Common questions about Spinal Muscular Atrophy

What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

Spinal Muscular Atrophy is treated with 3 medications in our database, including Zolgensma, Spinraza, EVRYSDI. 3 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by Novartis, Biogen, Genentech.

How is Spinal Muscular Atrophy inherited?

Spinal Muscular Atrophy follows a autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. Genetic counseling can help families understand recurrence risk and testing options.

Are there clinical trials for Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

Yes — 20 recruiting clinical trials are currently listed for Spinal Muscular Atrophy on UniteRare. See the clinical trials section on this page for phase, sponsor, and site details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Which specialists treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

25 specialists and care centers treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy are listed on UniteRare, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov principal investigators, published research, and the NPPES NPI registry.

What treatment and support options exist for Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

4 FDA-approved treatments and 10 patient support programs are currently tracked on UniteRare for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. See the treatments and support programs sections for copay assistance, eligibility, and contact details.