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Corticobasal syndrome (CBS) is a rare neurodegenerative disease characterized by multifaceted motor system dysfunctions and cognitive defects such as asymmetric rigidity, bradykinesia, limb apraxia, and visuospatial dysfunction.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for corticobasal syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
No approved treatments are currently available for corticobasal syndrome. An additional 1 compound holds orphan drug designation.
While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for corticobasal syndrome, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for corticobasal syndrome. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
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Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
13 clinical trials registered, 6 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, medical devices, and drug therapy. Pipeline includes 2 PHASE2, 3 NA. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
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[NCT04715399](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04715399) |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 17, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
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Fasudil hydrochloride | Fasudil hydrochloride | Woolsey Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2021 | — | Designated |
Gene therapy approaches for corticobasal syndrome have been reported in the published literature.
13 trials found
UPenn Observational Research Repository on Neurodegenerative Disease
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University of Pennsylvania |
RECRUITING |
[NCT05653778](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05653778) | Scrambler Therapy for Corticobasal Syndrome-Associated Pain | NA | Johns Hopkins University | RECRUITING |
[NCT06529744](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06529744) | Improving Prognostic Confidence in Neurodegenerative Diseases Causing Dementia Using Peripheral Biomarkers and Integrative Modeling | — | University Health Network, Toronto | RECRUITING |
[NCT02964637](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02964637) | Diagnosing Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration | — | University Health Network, Toronto | RECRUITING |
[NCT06647641](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06647641) | The CurePSP Genetics Program | — | Massachusetts General Hospital | RECRUITING |
162 publications have been identified in PubMed for corticobasal syndrome. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (22%), Diagnostic / Biomarker (21%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (21%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 36 | 22% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 34 | 21% |
Disease patterns and progression | 34 | 21% |
Patient case studies | 32 | 20% |
Laboratory research | 18 | 11% |
Other research | 4 | 2% |
Clinical study results | 2 | 1% |
New treatment approaches | 2 | 1% |
Wu LY (2026). [PMID: 41929290](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41929290/). *medRxiv*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Morihara R (2026). [PMID: 41671870](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41671870/). *Parkinsonism & related disorders*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Migaleddu G (2026). [PMID: 41951427](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41951427/). *AJNR Am J Neuroradiol*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Kukkle PL (2026). [PMID: 40898879](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40898879/). *Movement disorders clinical practice*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Eslami-Amirabadi M (2026). [PMID: 41970054](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41970054/). *Front Neurol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Fu MH (2026). [PMID: 41455166](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41455166/). *Parkinsonism Relat Disord*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Maeda T (2026). [PMID: 40986035](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40986035/). *Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996)*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Schmidt M (2026). [PMID: 41769249](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41769249/). *Clin Park Relat Disord*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Patel J (2026). [PMID: 41979429](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41979429/). *Neurol Neurochir Pol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Cullinane PW (2026). [PMID: 41974128](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41974128/). *Brain*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
AI-curated news mentioning corticobasal syndrome
Updated Jul 30, 2026
A scoping review identifies key prognostic factors influencing survival in corticobasal syndrome and corticobasal degeneration. This research provides insights that could guide future studies and clinical approaches.