Functional Abilities in Rett Syndrome
Completed
- Conditions
- Rett Syndrome
- Registration Number
- NCT00630422
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and determinate the functional abilities in Rett syndrome conforming to the established Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI).
- Detailed Description
Rett syndrome (RS) is a progressive neurological disturbance of genetic cause that affects females almost exclusively. It is caused by mutations, usually sporadic, of the MECP2 gene located in the X chromosome. In consequence to the serious cognitive and motor compromise, the RS patients have great difficulty in accomplishing day-to-day tasks. The objective of this work is to evaluate the functional abilities in RS to help therapists in theirs treatments programs.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 64
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients with Rett syndrome that matched the criteria for the classic form of the disease
Exclusion Criteria
- Any other disease;
- Rett syndrome associated with other disease
- Rett syndrome that not that matched the criteria for the classic form of the disease
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas
🇧🇷São Paulo, Brazil