International Rett Syndrome Foundation

The Diagnostic Experience of Male Rett Syndrome collects information on the lived experiences of parents or caregivers to boys with Rett Syndrome. Key information examined includes the process of getting a male Rett syndrome diagnosis, your son's systems of care, and your priorities for his health needs.
Enrolled participants will complete an online survey with questions about having a son with Rett Syndrome. The Diagnostic Experience of Male Rett Syndrome study is available to parents or caregivers to boys (alive or passed) with Rett Syndrome. Compensation is not provided.

The Rett Syndrome Registry is a longitudinal observational study of individuals with MECP2 mutations and a diagnosis of Rett syndrome. Designed together with the IRSF Rett Syndrome Center of Excellence Network medical directors, this study collects data on the signs and symptoms of Rett syndrome as reported by the Rett syndrome experts and by the caregivers of individuals with Rett syndrome. This study will be used to develop consensus based guidelines for the care of your loved ones with Rett syndrome and to facilitate the development of better clinical trials and other aspects of the drug development path for Rett syndrome.

Using a tele-research approach, we will recruit, enroll, guide and support carers and participants to engage in computer based activities (modified virtual reality) with the primary outcome of reducing stereotypies and increasing independent arm and hand use and secondary outcome of improving quality of living. Because of our virtual approach, we are able to recruit from multiple countries and all states and territories of the USA.