While no treatment is currently approved to halt the progression of the disease, there are more than a dozen therapies and drugs currently being studied to treat F A. These clinical trials require many steps to ensure the efficacy and safety of the medication before it can be approved for widespread use. Some are still in early investigative phases, while others have advanced to phase III. For more information on current studies and to learn if a patient is eligible for one of the many ongoing trials, please visit the link in description and talk to your doctors about trials they may be aware of