Gaming therapy aims to reduce repetitive hand movements in rett syndrome

NCT ID NCT07418905

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Georgetown University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rett syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

RETT SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States

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