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New pouch aims to make mealtimes safer for Huntington's patients

NCT ID NCT07299682

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Hull Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study was designed to test whether a reusable pouch called DoddleBags could help people with Huntington's disease eat more easily and safely. The pouch holds pureed food and can be used with an anti-choking cap or spoon attachment. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.

What this could mean

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Active substance
DoddleBags (reusable flexible pouches for pureed food)
What this could lead to
If successful, DoddleBags could offer a simple, practical tool to help people with Huntington's disease feed themselves more easily and reduce choking risks.
What could go wrong
The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data was collected. The device may not work for everyone or may not improve eating behaviors as hoped.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 18 or over at the time of recruitment. Genetic confirmation of the HD gene expansion, defined as a CAG repeat length of ≥40 CAG repeats on the long allele. Chorea, uncontrollable bodily movements, to the extent that it, in the opinion of the participant, inhibits normal or typical use of an eating utensil such as a fork or spoon. AND/OR Cognitive issues that make it impractical for the participant to engage in self-feeding behaviours in a safe and effective manner, perhaps but not necessarily requiring the input of a carer or companion to feed the participant. Exclusion Criteria: Failing to meet the inclusion criteria. The presence of a pre-existing neurological or movement disorder that could mimic, mask, or otherwise occlude the symptoms of Huntington's Disease. Current use of DoddleBags as a feeding aid outside of this research. Ability to regularly self-feed in a safe and effective manner rendering the integration of DoddleBags into one's lifestyle moot. Use of a mandated/recommended diet that would be incompatible with DoddleBags, such as mandated use of non-pureed or non-soft foods. Inability or unwillingness to engage with any specific aspects of the research, including completion of the food diaries, interviews or questionnaires, as well as being unable to provide informed consent.

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Conditions

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Huntington disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Huntington'S disease (HD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cambridge University Hospitals

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • Cardiff University

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals

    Leeds, United Kingdom

  • Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

    Leicester, United Kingdom

  • NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

    Glasgow, United Kingdom

  • Sheffield Children's Hospital

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Walton Centre NHST

    Liverpool, United Kingdom

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