Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2025, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (1): 61-69.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2025.23e0998

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Advances in real-world research on disease-modifying treatments for spinal muscular atrophy

WU Xian1,2, LIU Yan1, LIU Xinzhu1, HUANG Xiaohui1, MA Jing1, XU A-jing1, XIN Xiaodong1,2, JIANG Wengao2, ZHANG Jian1()   

  1. 1. Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
    2. Department of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
  • Received:2023-10-17 Accepted:2024-10-16 Published:2025-01-15 Online:2025-01-03

Abstract:

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that leads to muscle weakness, atrophy, and which can lead to death in severe cases. Recently, therapeutic drugs that can modify SMA have emerged and have significantly improved the clinical symptoms and the quality of life of patients. However, the long-term efficacy and safety of these drugs are not yet established, and various confounding factors affecting drug efficacy need further analysis and study. This article reviews the real-world efficacy and safety studies of drugs for SMA modification drugs, intending to provide some new inspirations and thaughts for the precision and individualized treatment of SMA.

Key words: spinal muscular atrophy, disease-modifying therapy, efficacy, safety, real-world research