We are looking for volunteers with the Huntington’s disease (HD) gene to participate in a drug treatment study. The purpose of the study is to analyze how effective melatonin works at improving sleep quality in people with the HD gene.
Location:
UTHealth Neurosciences Movement Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases Clinic
6410 Fannin St, Suite 1014 Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-486-7496
Time:
9 weeks with 3 study visits and 2 phone interviews
Are you Eligible:
- Verified HD mutation carriers 18-75 years old
- Patients who report sleep disturbance
- No change of medication during last 60 days
- Must be able to consent
- Must be able to make an informed decision
- Not pregnant or nursing
Natalia.pessoarocha@uth.tmc.edu
Erin.E.Furr@uth.tmc.edu