A Pilot Study of an Antioxidant Cocktail vs. Placebo in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Rett Syndrome

ConditionRett Syndrome
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age2-21
SponsorHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

About this trial

This study will examine the potential efficacy and safety of Rett-T for core motor deficits of Rett syndrome, and will explore biological markers of safety and treatment response.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Female outpatients 2-21 years of age inclusive.

Diagnosis of Rett syndrome.

At least partially ambulatory (may need assistive device to take a step).

If already receiving stable concomitant medications or nutraceuticals affecting behaviour, must be on a stable dose during the preceding 1 month prior to Screening (with the exception of fluoxetine, where a period of 6 weeks is needed), and will not electively initiate new or modify ongoing medications for study duration.

Disqualifiers

Pregnant females; sexually active females on inadequate birth control (extremely unlikely in this population).

Have another serious medical condition that, based on Investigator judgment, might interfere with the conduct of the study, confound interpretation of the study results, or endanger their own well-being. Have evidence or history of malignancy or any significant hematological, endocrine, cardiovascular (including any rhythm disorder), respiratory, renal, hepatic, or gastrointestinal disease, not including mild common pediatric diseases in these areas that are stable (e.g. mild asthma, constipation, etc.).

Have hypersensitivity to any components of Rett-T.

Have one or more of the following: HIV, HBV, HCV, hemophilia (bleeding problems, recent nose and brain injuries), drug abuse, immunity disorder, major depressive episode or psychosis.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Rett-T
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

35 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Lead sponsor

Ontario Brain Institute

Collaborator

Unity Health Toronto

Collaborator