Eye-Tracking study seeks to uncover hidden cognitive gains in rett syndrome drug
NCT ID NCT06705816
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether eye-tracking tasks can detect changes in attention and learning in people with Rett syndrome who are starting a new medication called trofinetide. Researchers will compare eye movements and heart rate before and after 4 weeks of treatment in 20 participants. The goal is to find better ways to measure thinking abilities that are not affected by movement or speech problems.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Any individuals who are initiating trofinetide treatment for RTT through the physicians associated with the Gillette Children's RTT clinic will be potentially eligible for participation, regardless of age.
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Any individuals who are initiating trofinetide treatment for RTT through the physicians associated with the Gillette Children's RTT clinic will be potentially eligible for participation, regardless of age. To enroll, participants must meet the following criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form by the individual\'s parent/legal guardian 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Documented diagnosis of Rett syndrome 4. Participant is not showing active signs of developmental regression, defined as: no loss or degradation of ambulation within the past 6 months; no loss or degradation of hand function within the past 6 months; and no loss or degradation of verbal or non-verbal communication or social skills in the past 6 months. 5. Participant's current pharmacological treatment regimen has been stable for at least 4 weeks. 6. Seeking prescription for trofinetide through the Gillette Children's Rett syndrome clinic Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of a progressive medical or neurological condition that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with the conduct of the study. 2. Current clinically significant systemic illness that is likely to result in the deterioration of the participant\'s condition during the study. 3. Participants taking any other investigational drug currently or within the past 30 days. 4. Known, uncorrected visual impairment that would limit the ability to view images during eye-tracking tasks. 5. Severe behavioral problems (i.e., aggression, property destruction, extreme hyperactivity) that would interfere with participation in study activities.
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Locations
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States
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