Can a cooking oil slow Huntington's brain damage?
NCT ID NCT02453061
First seen Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a special oil called triheptanoin in 100 people with early Huntington's disease. Half took the oil daily for 6 months, the other half took a placebo oil. The goal was to see if the oil could slow brain shrinkage and improve symptoms. After 6 months, everyone could take the real oil for another 6 months.
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Department of Neurology
Leiden, 2300RC, Netherlands
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Département de Génétique
Paris, 75013, France
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