Could an old depression drug help girls with rett syndrome?

NCT ID NCT07430046

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests whether mirtazapine, an antidepressant, can improve motor skills, mood, and sleep in girls and women with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Fifty-four participants aged 5 to 40 will receive the drug for six months. The goal is to see if it reduces symptoms like hand movement problems and anxiety.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Centro Epilessia - Unità Neurologia Pediatrica, ASST Ospedale Santi Carlo Paolo - Dipartimento Scienze della Salute, Università di Milano

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    Milan, 20142, Italy

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  • UOC di Neuropsichiatria Infantile, Policlinico Universitario "Gaetano Martino" di Messina, University of Messina. Messina

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    Messina, 98125, Italy

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  • Unità di Neuropsichiatria Infantile, IRCCS, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova

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    Genova, 16147, Italy

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  • Unità di Pediatria, Dipartimento della Donna e dei Bambini - Policlinico S. M. alle Scotte. Siena

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    Siena, 53100, Italy

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