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N/A N=11

Impact of Xenazine(Tetrabenazine)on Gait and Functional Activity in Individuals With Huntington's Disease

Huntington's Disease

Enrolled (actual)
11
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Tinetti Mobility Test Score — 19.91; 17.09 Total Tinetti Mobility Test Score (TMT)

Study Design & Population

Study type
Observational
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Ohio State University
Primary completion
Apr 2013

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Tinetti Mobility Test Score
19.91; 17.09
SECONDARY
Five Times Sit to Stand Test
12.61; 15.52 .009 sig

Summary

In individuals with Huntington's disease (HD), chorea may contribute to balance problems and difficulties with walking, sit to stand transfers and stair climbing that in turn may contribute to high fall rates. Xenazine (tetrabenazine) is a monoamine-depleting drug that is commonly used to reduce chorea. The purpose of this study is to compare: 1) spatial and temporal gait measures, 2) performance on functional mobility measures, and 3) amount of daily walking activity before and after administration of Xenazine in individuals with HD. It is hypothesized that the use of Xenazine to decrease chorea will improve functions of 1) gait, 2) sit-to-stand transfers 3) stair climbing and 4) overall daily physical activity and function.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Huntington's Disease
  • Able to ambulate independently

Exclusion Criteria

  • Other orthopedic or neurological disorder that affects gait or balance
  • Pregnancy
  • Chorea score <10 prior to initiation of medication.
  • Inability to provide informed consent
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01451463). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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