Neuropharmacology & Neurotherapeutics
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Sep. 16, 2021
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Cerebellar degeneration is a process in which neurons (nerve cells) in the cerebellum—the area of the brain that controls coordination and balance—deteriorate and die. Diseases that cause cerebellar degeneration also can involve the spinal cord and other areas of the brain, including the medulla oblongata (which is involved in cardiac and respiratory systems), cerebral cortex (involved with thought consciousness, language, emotion, and other processes), and the brain stem.
Cerebellar degeneration may be the result of inherited genetic mutations that alter the normal production of specific proteins that are necessary for the survival of neurons. The disease also can be acquired (non-genetic). Symptoms may include:
Diseases that are specific to the brain, as well as diseases that occur in other parts of the body, can cause neurons to die in the cerebellum. Neurological diseases that feature cerebellar degeneration include:
Acquired diseases that can cause cerebellar degeneration include:
There is no cure for hereditary forms of cerebellar degeneration. Treatment is usually supportive and is based on the person's symptoms or on disorders that may contribute to the cerebellar degeneration.
How can I or my loved one help improve care for people with cerebellar degeneration?
Consider participating in a clinical trial so clinicians and scientists can learn more about cerebellar degeneration. Clinical research uses human volunteers to help researchers learn more about a disorder and perhaps find better ways to safely detect, treat, or prevent disease.
All types of volunteers are needed—those who are healthy or may have an illness or disease—of all different ages, sexes, races, and ethnicities to ensure that study results apply to as many people as possible, and that treatments will be safe and effective for everyone who will use them.
For information about participating in clinical research visit NIH Clinical Research Trials and You. Learn about clinical trials currently looking for people with cerebellar degeneration at Clinicaltrials.gov, a database of current and past clinical studies and research results.
Where can I find more information about cerebellar degeneration?
Information may be available from the following resources:
Genetics and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Content source: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/cerebellar-degeneration Accessed June 22, 2023.
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