Brain wave study seeks clues to rett syndrome
NCT ID NCT07569445
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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 Rett syndrome, which may help guide future studies.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population includes individuals diagnosed with Rett syndrome and age and sex-matched controls who are participating in an observational research study focused on brain activity and clinical characteristics. Rett syndrome participants will undergo a noninvasive EEG recording and their parent or caregiver will complete questionnaires and an interview related to symptoms, communication abilities, daily functioning and overall health. Control participants will also complete a noninvasive EEG recording and they or their parent will complete a demographics questionnaire.
- Ages
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2 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Rett Syndrome Participants: Inclusion Criteria: * Have a clinical diagnosis of classic Rett syndrome * Have a pathogenic MECP2 genetic variant confirmed via genetic testing * Are past the clinical regression stage * Are within the eligible age range for the study (2 years or older) * Are able to tolerate the noninvasive EEG recording * Parent or caregiver is willing and able to provide parental permission and complete questionnaires and interviews Exclusion Criteria: * Experiences hearing impairment or hearing loss * Presence of medical conditions that would prevent safe participation in EEG recording * Inability to tolerate EEG procedures * Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with study participation or data quality Controls Inclusion Criteria: * Neurologically healthy individuals ages 2 years or older * Are able to tolerate the noninvasive EEG recording Exclusion Criteria: * Experiences hearing impairment or hearing loss * Medical history of genetic, neurological, or psychiatric disorders * History of special education services * Inability to tolerate EEG procedures * Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with study participation or data quality
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Advanced Brain Imaging and Neurophysiology, University of Rochester Medical Center
RECRUITINGRochester, New York, 14620, United States
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