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Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited autosomal dominant, progressive neurodegenerative disease. Clinically, HD is characterized by a triad of movement disorders, cognitive impairments and psychiatric disturbances. These symptoms represent a tremendous burden for patients and caregivers. HD is a fatal disorder with neither cure, nor evidence-based standard therapy available.

The green tea polyphenon (2)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) was shown to have beneficial effects in cell and animal models of HD. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of EGCG in HD.

The investigators hypothesize that Sunphenon EGCG administered at a maximal daily dose of 1200 mg compared to placebo during a period of 12 months improves cognition in patients with HD. As primary outcome measure, the change of cognitive functions (as measured by the Unified Huntington's Disease Rating Scale (UHDRS)-Cognition composite score of Stroop test, Verbal fluency & Symbol Digit Modalities Test) after 12 months in comparison to Baseline was defined.

The investigators further expect a positive influence of EGCG on other clinical manifestations of HD, measurable effects of EGCG on HD biomarkers and good safety and tolerability of EGCG in HD patients.


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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment


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NCT number NCT01357681
Study type Interventional
Source Charite University, Berlin, Germany
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
Start date September 2011
Completion date May 2015

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