Gaming therapy aims to reduce repetitive hand movements in rett syndrome
NCT ID NCT07418905
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether personalized computer games can help people with Rett syndrome use their arms more purposefully and reduce repetitive hand movements. Fourteen participants will play games that reward them for separating their hands and reaching for targets. The training lasts about 6 months, with researchers tracking how often and how long participants keep their hands apart and make purposeful reaches.
What this could mean
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Active substance
computer gaming (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve purposeful arm movement and reduce repetitive hand motions in Rett syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 14 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone with Rett syndrome.
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Conditions
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Georgetown University School of Medicine
Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States