๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-13

Digital Measures for Clinical Trial Endpoints in Huntington's Disease (NCT07010705)

Digital Measures for Clinical Trial Endpoints in Huntington's Disease (MEND-HD)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Rochester

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

MEND-HD is a longitudinal study evaluating the feasibility of passive monitoring of gait and chorea in patients with HD and the meaningfulness of these outcomes for patients with HD and their care partners/support persons. Participants will take part in four virtual visits with study investigators to answer survey questions on movement and cognition, perform in-home movement assessments, and take part in an interview regarding the meaningfulness of gait and chorea in their daily lives. Participant and care partner interviews will be used for symptom mapping and qualitative data analysis to assess the relevance and impact of the targeted symptoms on the participant's daily life. The study may be extended to 3 years to include yearly visits.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Rochester Medical Center โ€” Rochester, New York

Age range: 25 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Rochester Medical Center โ€” Rochester, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (585) 704-0344

Email: Sugi_maheswaran@urmc.rochester.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—