Groundbreaking study paves way for STXBP1 therapies

NCT ID NCT06625112

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 120 people with STXBP1-related disorders, a rare genetic condition causing severe developmental delays and seizures. Researchers aim to track how the disease changes over time and identify the best ways to measure improvement. This work will help design future clinical trials for potential treatments.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2034

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A research network

The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with STXBP1 living in one of the 8 ESCO member countries( Belgium, Italy, Israel, Denmark, France, Spain, Netherlands, Germany) and has a (likely) pathogenic, disease-causing STXBP1 variant, according to t.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * participant has a (likely) pathogenic, disease-causing STXBP1 variant, according to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) criteria; or participant has a larger structural variant including the STXBP1 gene where STXBP1 is thought to be (one of) the culprit gene(s) causing the phenotype •written informed consent from study participant and/or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria for the study are: none if the inclusion criteria are met.

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Conditions

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How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen

    RECRUITING

    Antwerp, Belgium

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