Computer program aims to boost social skills in Huntington's patients
NCT ID NCT06828471
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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 practical and liked by participants, before planning a larger study.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria for Individual with Huntington's Disease * Diagnosed with Huntington's Disease based on genetic testing * Must be between 18 and 65 years of age * Native English speaker who is literate in English * Stable psychotropic medication regimen for 4 weeks * Must have a score of "somewhat easily" on all items in the CPQ-12 * MOCA \>18 * Completed 12 years of schooling * Access to laptop or mobile device * Willingness to come in person 6-12 weeks after first visit Inclusion Criteria for Caregiver of Individual with Huntington's Disease * Lives with patient * Must be between 18 and 65 years of age * Native English speaker who is literate in English * MOCA \>26 * Willingness to come in person within 6-12 weeks after first visit Exclusion Criteria for Individual with Huntington's Disease * Any known neurological condition (other than Huntington's Disease). * History of learning and/or intellectual disabilities * Currently actively involved in any other interventional trial (i.e. have begun the intervention) or within 4 weeks of completing the final assessments of an interventional trial. * Currently regularly completing a computerized cognitive training intervention. * Active suicidal ideation with some intent Exclusion Criteria for Caregiver of Individual with Huntington's Disease * Inability to provide informed consent * Active suicidal ideation with some intent
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Locations
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Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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