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Dr. Zesiewicz at the University of South Florida is conducting a study involving Huntington's Disease and its symptoms. We are looking for persons diagnosed with Huntington's disease who are interested in helping us understand the effect of an experimental medication in controlling involuntary movements called Chorea. We are recruiting for this study for the entire month of April. This study is expected to last about 7 weeks. If you are interested in getting involved and/or have questions regarding this research, please call our office at (813) 974-5909 or email us at: jmaldona at hsc.usf.edu

Best Regards,

John Maldonado, B.S.
USF Dept. of Neurology
Division of Movement Disorders

Here is some Q & A that you might also want to know about this...

1. What is the experimental medicine? Keppra

2. Is this study for any person with HD experiencing Chorea in the TampaBay and surrounding area or is it open to anyone from Florida or just the TampaBay area. Anyone in Florida who can get to USF 5 times thorough out the 7 weeks.

3. Is this study part of the Huntington Study Group [HSG] clinical
trials? No it's a separate trial through the dept of neurology

4. Can they not be taking any existing medication for chorea? If so,
what? Yes they can be taking other medication, however there are some that are certain limitations which would be gone over the first visit.

5. Will there be any cost to the person for participating in this
clinical trial? No cost or compensations. They will not be charged for study visits or medication

6. Any other exclusions why a person would not be accepted for this
clinical study? Not at this time.

7. Is Dr. Zesiewicz associated with Dr. Sanchez-Ramos or Dr. Hauser or another doctor? She is actually associated with both. She works with Dr. Sanchez with Huntington's disease patients from time to time.