Can video games help Huntington's patients move and think better?
NCT ID NCT06807892
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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 daily life. The trial will include 40 adults with early-stage Huntington's disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exergame-based cognitive-motor rehabilitation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage movement and thinking problems in Huntington's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people, so results may not apply widely. The benefit over standard care is uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Angers University hospital
RECRUITINGAngers, France
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