Scientists map cognitive profiles in rare brain disorder to personalize rehabilitation
NCT ID NCT07655492
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates the specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses of children and adults with Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS), a rare condition affecting blood vessels in the brain, skin, and eyes. Participants complete a series of tests measuring memory, attention, language, and problem-solving skills. The goal is to create a detailed cognitive-behavioral profile that can guide tailored rehabilitation and educational support.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to personalized rehabilitation and educational strategies for people with Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with a small sample size, so findings may not apply to all individuals with SWS and will require further validation.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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
Participants will be recruited through a nationwide network in Italy, primarily through collaboration with the Italian Sturge-Weber Syndrome patient association and support from Fondazione Telethon. The study will be conducted at two primary sites: IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and the Department of Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome. Participants include individuals already receiving clinical care for Sturge-Weber Syndrome at specialized neurology and dermatology centers across Italy, as well as individuals identified through patient advocacy organizations. The study aims to recruit a representative sample of the Italian SWS population, including both pediatric patients (children and adolescents) and adults. Given the rarity of SWS (incidence of approximately 0.19 per 100,000 individuals per year), recruitment will occur over an extended period to achieve the target sample size of approximately 40 participants. Outreach will include informational materials distributed
- Ages
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2 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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.
Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed diagnosis of Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS) of any type (Type I, Type II, or Type III) based on clinical and/or neuroimaging findings * Age 2 years or older at the time of enrollment (children, adolescents, and adults are eligible) * Ability to cooperate with neuropsychological testing procedures * Willingness to complete all study assessments within the designated timeframe Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of confirmed Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS) * Age younger than 2 years at the time of enrollment * Inability to cooperate with neuropsychological testing procedures even with accommodations or modifications
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Psychology University of Rome
RECRUITINGRoma, Roma, 00185, Italy
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