Efficacy of Bionetide for treating Rett syndrome in females
Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Phase 3 Study of Bionetide for the Treatment of Girls and Women With Rett Syndrome
Run by Biomed Industries, Inc. · NCT06840496 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if an oral medication called Bionetide can help improve behavior and communication in girls and young women aged 5 to 20 with Rett syndrome.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 5 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 210 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Biomed Industries, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 18 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 17 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06840496 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are females aged 5 to 20 with a documented MECP2 gene mutation and a stable seizure pattern.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are male or do not have a confirmed diagnosis of classic Rett syndrome may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of oral Bionetide compared to a placebo in females aged 5 to 20 with Rett syndrome. The primary focus is on measuring changes in behavior and communication abilities over a 12-week period. Key assessments include the Rett Syndrome Behavior Questionnaire and the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement score. The study aims to provide insights into the potential benefits of Bionetide for improving the quality of life in affected individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve communication and behavioral outcomes for females with Rett syndrome.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in the context of Rett syndrome, similar studies targeting genetic conditions have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA 1. Female subjects 5 to 20 years of age, inclusive, at Screening 2. Body weight ≥12 kg at Screening 3. Can swallow the study medication provided as a liquid solution or can take it by gastrostomy tube 4. Has classic/typical Rett syndrome (RTT) 5. Has a documented disease-causing mutation in the MECP2 gene 6. Has a stable pattern of seizures, or has had no seizures, within 8 weeks of Screening 7. Subjects of childbearing potential must abstain from sexual activity for the duration of the study and for at least 30 days thereafter or must agree to use acceptable methods of contraception. Subject must not be pregnant or breastfeeding. 8. The subject's caregiver is English-speaking and has sufficient language skills to complete the caregiver assessments 9. Subject and caregiver(s) must reside at a location to which study drug can be delivered and have been at their present residence for at least 3 months prior to Screening EXCLUSION CRITERIA 1. Has been treated with insulin within 12 weeks of Baseline 2. Has current clinically significant cardiovascular, endocrine (such as hypo- or hyperthyroidism, Type 1 diabetes mellitus, or uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes mellitus), renal, hepatic, respiratory or gastrointestinal disease (such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease) or has major surgery planned during the study 3. Has a history of, or current, cerebrovascular disease or brain trauma 4. Has significant, uncorrected visual or uncorrected hearing impairment 5. Has a history of, or current, malignancy 6. Has a known history or symptoms of long QT syndrome
Where it's running
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Biomed Testing Facility # BIO-01-85012
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility # BIO-05-92093
La Jolla, California, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility # BIO-04-90095
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility # BIO-03-95817
Sacramento, California, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility # BIO-02-94104
San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-06-80042
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting
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Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-07-33606
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-08-60612
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Maryland Locations Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-9-21205
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-10-02115
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-13-10467
The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-17-19104
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-19-77030
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-20-98105
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting -
Biomed Research Unit-BIO-23-NSW 2050
Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia Recruiting -
Biomed Research Unit-BIO-24-NSW-4101
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Recruiting -
Biomed Research Unit-BIO-21-VIC-3084
Heidelberg West, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
Biomed Research Unit- BIO-22-VIC 3010
Parkville, Victoria, Australia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: David L Nguyen, PhD
- Email: research@biomedind.com
- Phone: 1-800-824-5135
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.