Status:

COMPLETED

Feasibility and Acceptability of Implementing a Clinic-based Physical Activity Coaching Intervention in People With Premanifest and Early Stage HD

Lead Sponsor:

Teachers College, Columbia University

Conditions:

Huntington's Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a clinic-based physical activity coaching intervention in people with pre-manifest and early stage Huntington's Disease (HD). Fourteen ind...

Detailed Description

The investigators have previously developed and evaluated a physical activity behavioral change intervention in people with early-mid stage HD (Engage-HD). In a study conducted in the United Kingdom, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • For premanifest - Confirmatory genetic testing for Huntington disease (HD) and diagnostic confidence score of 0-3 on Unified Huntington Disease Rating Scale, indicating pre-manifest disease state. For manifest HD - Confirmatory genetic testing for HD or confirmed clinical diagnosis of HD by neurologist
  • Successful completion of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), or medical clearance from General Practioner
  • For potential participants over age 60, a minimum score of 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) (completed within 3 months) will be required for capacity to consent.
  • For potential participants age 60-65, successful pass of electrocardiogram screen will be required.

Exclusion

  • Musculoskeletal injury that would interfere with participation in an exercise program
  • Currently participating in a structured exercise program 3 times per week or more
  • Uncontrolled psychiatric or behavioral problems that would interfere with participation in an exercise program

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 10 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

14 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03306888

Start Date

October 10 2017

End Date

April 1 2019

Last Update

May 30 2019

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Columbia University

New York, New York, United States, 10027