New drug valbenazine tested for Huntington's movement problems

NCT ID NCT06312189

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at the long-term safety of valbenazine for people with Huntington disease who have involuntary jerking movements (chorea). It includes 7 participants from Canada who were in a previous valbenazine study. Everyone gets the drug, and researchers track side effects over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

valbenazine

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm valbenazine as a safe long-term option to reduce involuntary movements in Huntington disease.

What could go wrong

This is a very small open-label study with only 7 participants, no placebo group, and focuses on safety rather than effectiveness. Results may not apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Huntington disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5, Canada

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4E9, Canada

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    Toronto, Ontario, MK2 1E1, Canada