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A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over pilot study using nabilone for symptomatic relief in patients with Huntington's disease

Completed
Conditions
Huntington's disease
Nervous System Diseases
Registration Number
ISRCTN16782845
Lead Sponsor
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

Competent patients with a clinical diagnosis of Huntington's disease over 18

Exclusion Criteria

1. Under 18
2. Known allergy to cannabinoids
3. Liver dysfunction
4. Personal or family history of psychosis
5. Heart disease or hypertension
6. Pregnant or lactating

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Motor symptoms rated using the motor scale from the UHDRS
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Psychiatric symptoms rated using the behavioural assessment of the UHDRS and the NPI
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