Huntington disease
MONDO:0007739Huntington disease (HD) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by unwanted choreatic movements, behavioral and psychiatric disturbances and dementia.
Also known as: HD, Huntington chorea, Huntington disease, Huntington's Disease, Huntington's chorea, Huntington's disease
85 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New spinal injection aims to tame Huntington's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called ALN-HTT02 in 66 adults with Huntington's disease. The drug is given as a single injection into the spine to see if it is safe and how it affects the body. The goal is to reduce levels of the harmful protein that causes the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug votoplam enters final phase 3 trial for Huntington's disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug votoplam can slow the progression of Huntington's disease in people with early symptoms. About 770 adults aged 21 to 70 with a confirmed genetic diagnosis will receive either votoplam or a placebo. The main goal is to see if votoplam pres…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for Huntington's: new drug aims to slow decline in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug pridopidine can slow the worsening of Huntington's disease (HD) in adults. About 400 participants will take either pridopidine or a placebo twice daily for one year, then everyone can receive pridopidine for two more years. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Prilenia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tackle Huntington's at its source
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial tests an oral drug called SKY-0515 in 400 adults with Huntington's disease. The goal is to see if it can lower harmful proteins linked to the disease and improve symptoms like movement and thinking. Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for 18 months.
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Skyhawk Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SRP-1005 takes first step against Huntington's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SRP-1005 in 32 adults with Huntington's disease. It is the first time this drug is being tested in humans, so the main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Participants will receive either SRP-1005 or a placebo by injecti…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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One-Time brain infusion aims to tame Huntington's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy called SPK-10001 for people with Huntington's disease. It involves a one-time infusion into specific areas of the brain. The main goal is to see if it is safe and if it can slow down the worsening of movement and daily function. About 53 adults…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Brain stem cells implanted in first human trial for Huntington's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether implanting human neural stem cells into the brain is safe for people with Huntington's disease. Twenty-one adults with confirmed Huntington's will receive the stem cell therapy and be monitored for side effects over 12 weeks and up to a year. …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Leslie Thompson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Blood test could replace risky needle for prenatal genetic diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that can diagnose single-gene disorders in unborn babies using a sample from the mother. The test looks at fetal DNA found in the mother's blood, which is safer than traditional invasive methods that carry a small risk of miscarriage. Resear…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot Huntington's protein clumps in living brains
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new radioactive tracer called [11C]CHDI-00491009 to see if it can safely and accurately detect harmful protein clumps (mutant huntingtin) in the brains of people with Huntington's disease. The study involves 27 participants, including healthy volunt…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: CHDI Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Sound waves aim to tame Huntington's tremors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can safely improve motor symptoms in 24 adults with Huntington's disease. Participants receive ultrasound pulses to a brain region involved in movement control. The study focuses on safety and finding th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New wearable gadget aims to ease movement problems in kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called ViBandz, which uses small vibrating motors strapped to the body to provide vibration therapy. Researchers want to see if it is easy and comfortable for children with neurological conditions to use at home. The study will involve 30 children a…
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can video games help Huntington's patients move and think better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of exercise-video game (exergame) programs for people with Huntington's disease. One program mixes physical and mental exercises together, while the other does them separately. Researchers want to see which approach improves balance, thinking, and da…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a headset at home ease Huntington's brain fog and mood?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a gentle brain stimulation device (tDCS) used at home is safe and acceptable for people with early-to-moderate Huntington's disease. Ten participants will use the device daily for several weeks while researchers track side effects, mood, thinking ski…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Could a headset at home ease Huntington's symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation device (tDCS) used at home can help with cognitive and behavioral symptoms in Huntington's disease. Sixteen adults with early to moderate Huntington's will use the device daily for 30 minutes, alternating between real and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Music as medicine: new trial tests tunes for Huntington's irritability
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether adding music therapy to standard care can reduce irritability and impulsivity in 15 people with early-stage Huntington's disease. Participants will use a digital music therapy tool over 3 months. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug way to mana…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Brain pacemaker tweak could help stroke and tremor patients speak and swallow better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adjusting deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve movement, speech, and swallowing in people already implanted with DBS for conditions like tremor, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Researchers will test hand dexterity, grip strength, facial movement…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Computer program aims to boost social skills in Huntington's patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a computer-based training program can help people with Huntington's disease better understand others' emotions and social cues. Twenty participants will use the program at home and come in for follow-up visits. The goal is to see if this approach is pract…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New brain scans aim to spot inflammation in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special PET scans to measure inflammation in the brains of people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers will compare these scans to those from healthy volunteers to see if inflammation levels differ. The goal is to d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind movement disorders and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of movement disorders and dementias by analyzing DNA from up to 12,000 participants, including patients and their family members. Researchers will collect blood or saliva samples and look for gene mutations linked to these conditions. Th…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Smartwatches could help measure Huntington's symptoms at home
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether wearable devices like smartwatches can accurately track movement problems in people with Huntington's disease. About 100 participants, including those with Huntington's and healthy volunteers, will wear sensors and complete surveys and interviews at …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive data collection launched for brain surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering medical information and samples from up to 5,000 people with neurosurgical conditions like brain tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. Participants receive standard care while their data is collected for future research. No new treatments are being te…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks to uncover links between ALS and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens 360 adults with neurodegenerative disorders like ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and progressive supranuclear palsy. Researchers will use medical history, physical exams, memory tests, movement analysis, MRI scans, and other tests to find common features and diff…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scan tracer could reveal hidden signs of psychosis in Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET scan tracer, [18F]MH.MZ, to measure serotonin 2A receptors in the brains of people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. Researchers want to see if these receptors differ between patients with psychosis and healthy people of the same age.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of movement disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the link between genes and symptoms in people with inherited movement disorders. Researchers will study up to 2,500 participants, including patients and their family members, to identify new disease-causing genes and improve diagnosis. The goal is to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues to mysterious childhood movement disorders in vietnam
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children in Vietnam who have movement disorders—like tremors, jerks, or coordination problems—with no known cause. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples to search for genetic changes that might explain these conditions. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of movement disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study is collecting information from up to 4,000 people with movement disorders (like Parkinson's disease or tremor) and their family members. Participants undergo exams, blood tests, and imaging, but receive no new treatments. The goal is to gather data that…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Mind-Controlled devices: new study aims to help paralysis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) can help people with motor disorders, such as spinal cord injury or stroke, control assistive devices using their thoughts. Researchers will record brain signals with EEG and use machine learning to interpr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Massive hunt for Huntington's clues: 2,500 volunteers needed for spinal fluid study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect cerebrospinal fluid and blood samples from 2,500 people at various stages of Huntington's disease, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal is to find biological markers that can help researchers develop new treatments. Participants must be between 11 an…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of brain stimulation in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a shared database of children who have received deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders like dystonia, epilepsy, or Tourette syndrome. By pooling data from multiple hospitals, researchers hope to answer key questions about who benefits most and …
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New test may uncover hidden social struggles in huntington disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how Huntington disease affects social skills, like understanding others' feelings and intentions. Researchers will test a new tool called DMASC-MC in 40 adults with early Huntington disease and compare results to healthy volunteers. The goal is to find better …
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can simple brain games help track Huntington's?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two thinking and memory tests—the Coding Test and the SAGE test—to see if they can help doctors better understand and track Huntington's disease. Researchers will compare these tests with standard ones used in clinics. The goal is to find easier or better ways…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Huntington's disease biomarker hunt: spinal fluid study seeks clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a protein called BDNF, which helps keep brain cells healthy, in people with Huntington's disease. Researchers will measure BDNF and related markers in spinal fluid and blood, and compare them to healthy controls. The goal is to find biological signs that could…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Your eyes could reveal Alzheimer's: new study uses retinal imaging to spot brain disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses non-invasive eye scans (OCT and OCTA) to look for changes in the retina that might be linked to brain diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers aim to find early markers that could help diagnose or track these conditions. The stud…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Huntington's patients needed for social thinking test study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a test called the Hinting Task can pick up on social thinking difficulties in people with Huntington's disease. Social thinking helps us understand hints and other people's perspectives, and problems with it can affect daily life. Researchers will comp…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New turkish tool to better assess muscle problems in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to translate the Hypertonia Assessment Tool (HAT) into Turkish and check if it works correctly. The HAT helps doctors identify different types of increased muscle tone in children with motor disorders. Researchers will test the tool on 70 children under 18 who hav…
Sponsor: Kastamonu University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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600 volunteers needed for huntington disease study using phones and computers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect health information from 600 adults with Huntington disease or those who carry the gene but have no symptoms yet. Participants will answer online questions from home over 24 months. The goal is to learn how the disease progresses and what factors might a…
Sponsor: Huntington Study Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:28 UTC