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Rett Syndrome

The purpose of this study to learn more about the brain function of females with Rett Syndrome and how it compares to the brain function of typically developing females.

Dr. Saby uses electrophysiological techniques to characterize aspects of brain function and development in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

E-mail:
sabyj [at] chop.edu

Merging excellent clinical care with front line research, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is part of a multisite research collaborative centered on the Natural History of Rett Syndrome and Related Disorders trial to provide data on seizures, development, motor function and more in children with Rett syndrome, as well as the development o

Published on
Aug 15, 2017
Editor's Note: This occasional blog series features stories of CHOP research heroes who have participated in clinical research studies. Without the generosity and dedication of families, patients, and members of the public who take the time to be a part of research, many trials would not succeed.

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