Early signs in Huntington’s gene carriers study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks for early changes in the body and brain of people who carry the Huntington’s disease gene but don’t yet have symptoms. It may help find better ways to track the disease early.
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Who can take part
- You carry the Huntington’s disease gene (CAG repeats of 36 or more).
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have no or very few movement symptoms (UHDRS-TMS score of 5 or less).
- You do not have major eye, mental health, or thinking problems (MoCA score of 25 or higher).
- You can have an MRI brain scan safely.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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