Eye movements may reveal hidden memory problems in Huntington's
NCT ID NCT07409597
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how Huntington's disease impacts autobiographical memory—the ability to recall personal experiences and imagine future events. Researchers will use eye-tracking and neuropsychological tests in 80 participants (patients and healthy controls) to find markers of memory decline. The goal is to better understand the cognitive effects of Huntington's and pave the way for future diagnostic tools or therapies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and memory-support interventions for people with Huntington's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study that does not test a treatment, so it will not directly improve symptoms. The findings may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Angers
Angers, 49933, France
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