The goal of this study is to obtain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutathione (GSH) assessment derived from magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), to be used as a potential biomarker in patients with Friedreich Ataxia (FRDA) prior to (Aim 1), and after taking Omaveloxolone (Aim 2). Analysis will consist of: A. Comparison of values in controls with those of FRDA patients (Aim 1) B. Longitudinal comparison of values in FRDA patients repeated after Omaveloxolone administration at 3 time points (minimum of 6 months) (Aim 2) FRDA participants will be asked to complete an MRS scan at 3 timepoints in order to observe GABA and GSH activity.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Subjects will undergo an MRI scan wherein the investigator will use a published, but recently developed, MRS protocol (HERMES) for simultaneous assessment of GABA and glutathione (GSH) in a single scan using a 3T MR scanner
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
GABA Assessment
The primary study outcome measure will be obtaining gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) assessment derived from magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) recording, to be used as a potential biomarker in patients with FRDA prior to and after taking Omaveloxolone.
Time frame: 3 years
Changes in NAA
Changes in MRS metabolite levels, including N-acetyl-aspartate (NAA)will be assessed in FRDA participants.
Time frame: 3 years
GSH Assessment
The primary study outcome measure will be obtaining glutathione (GSH) assessment derived from magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) recording, to be used as a potential biomarker in patients with FRDA prior to and after taking Omaveloxolone.
Time frame: 3 years
Changes in MRS metabolite levels (Changes in ml)
Changes in MRS metabolite levels, including myo-inositol (mI) will be assessed in FRDA patients.
Time frame: 3 years
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