Home-based TDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) for Cognitive and Behavioral Symptoms in Huntington's Disease

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Huntington Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 85
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Device Feasibility
Participants needed
16 (estimated)
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · Other
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About This Trial
The researchers hope to find out effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) sessions on the behavioral symptoms of Huntington's Disease. If participants are eligible to continue, they will be provided a device to administer the tDCS for 30 minutes each day and be asked to answer questions with the study staff . Participants will be asked to return to the study center for follow ups …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. individuals aged 18-85 years with confirmed HD mutation and/or established family history alongside typical symptoms (i.e., chorea) of HD; 2. early (stages 1 and 2) or moderate (stage 3) stages according to Shoulson-Fahn criteria, also known as the UHDRS total functional capa…
Contacts

Thiago Macedo e Cordeiro, MD, MSc

210-450-7055

macedoecorde@uthscsa.edu

CONTACT

Antonio L Teixeira, MD, PhD

210-450-8636

teixeiraa@uthscsa.edu

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