Rett syndrome
MONDO:0010726A severe neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the central nervous system.
Also known as: RTS, RTT, Rett syndrome, Rett syndrome, X-linked dominant, Rett syndrome, atypical, X-linked dominant, Rett syndrome, preserved speech variant, X-linked dominant, Rett’s disease, Rett syndrome, Zappella variant
31 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Antioxidant cocktail may ease motor deficits in rett syndrome — a trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether an antioxidant cocktail called Rett-T can improve motor function in children and adolescents with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement and coordination. Participants, aged 2 to 21 and at least partially able to walk, will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug ease rett syndrome? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing the drug vorinostat in 15 girls and young women with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development. Each participant will receive placebo and two different doses of vorinostat, acting as their own control. The study aims t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Unravel Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New hope for rare genetic disorder: drug ION440 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ION440 in 48 people with MECP2 duplication syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes intellectual disability and seizures. The drug is given via a spinal injection to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Some participants will r…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a common antidepressant ease rett syndrome?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether mirtazapine, an antidepressant, can improve mood, sleep, and motor symptoms in people with Rett syndrome. The study will enroll 54 females aged 5 to 40 with a confirmed MECP2 mutation. Participants will receive increasing doses of mirtazapin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Trieste • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can a Weight-Loss drug ease rett syndrome?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether fenfluramine (Fintepla) can reduce behavioral and emotional symptoms in people with Rett syndrome. About 200 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 14 weeks. The study measures changes in behavior, sleep, and overall condition …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for rett syndrome: new drug trial targets behavior and communication
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medicine called bionetide in 210 girls and women with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The goal is to see if bionetide improves behavior and communication compared to a placebo over 12 weeks. Participants must be 5 to 20 years old and have a confir…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Biomed Industries, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Massive global registry aims to unlock secrets of rett syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large registry of people with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe intellectual and physical disabilities. Researchers will collect information from doctors and caregivers to understand how the disease progresses over time. The goal is to…
Sponsor: International Rett Syndrome Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye-Tracking study seeks to uncover hidden cognitive gains in rett syndrome drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eye-tracking tasks can detect changes in attention and learning in people with Rett syndrome who are starting a new medication called trofinetide. Researchers will compare eye movements and heart rate before and after 4 weeks of treatment in 20 participan…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain wave study seeks clues to rett syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study uses a noninvasive EEG test to measure how the brains of people with Rett syndrome respond to simple sounds. Researchers will also ask parents or caregivers about symptoms and daily functioning. The goal is to better understand brain activity patterns in …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New global registry aims to unlock rett syndrome mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry collects information from caregivers of people with Rett syndrome worldwide. Participants can track symptoms and treatments online, and researchers can use the de-identified data to better understand the condition and plan future clinical trials. The goal is to spee…
Sponsor: Rett Syndrome Research Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Brain wave study seeks clues to track rett syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for brain activity patterns (biomarkers) in girls with Rett syndrome. Researchers will use EEG to measure brain waves and see if these patterns change with symptoms or stay stable over time. About 200 girls with Rett syndrome and typically developing girls will t…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC