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Huntington's Disease Symptoms
Huntington's Disease Symptoms
In the early stages of Huntington's disease, individuals may experience:
- Involuntary, dance-like movements
- Depression and suicidal thoughts
- Mood swings
- Aggression
- Anxiety
- Apathy
- IrritabilityÌý
- Inflexible thinking
- Difficulty learning new thingsÌý
- Difficulty planning and organizing
- Difficulty making decisions
- Slowed thinking
- Longer reaction times
- Memory problems
- Trouble driving
As the disease progresses, people with Huntington's disease may have:
- Worsening of uncontrolled movements
- Problems with balance or coordination
- Rigidity/stiffness
- Slowed movements
- Tremors
- Slurred or slow speech
- Difficulty swallowing and feeding yourself
- Loss of memory and judgment
- Personality changes
- Disorientation and confusionÌý
- Hallucinations or delusions
- Paranoia or psychosis
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Clinical Trials
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Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.