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An exploration of cerebral palsy aetiology: assisted reproductive technology and congenital anomalies

This project will explore in detail the role of two known risk factors for cerebral palsy: assisted reproductive technology and congenital anomalies.

About the CIRCA DIEM Study

The CIRCA DIEM study is a multicentre, prospective, open, blinded end-point (PROBE) parallel controlled study which aims to compare long term neuro-developmental outcomes of premature babies cared for in a cycled environment to premature babies who receive routine care in a non-cycled environment.

AussieRett

The Australian Rett Syndrome Study is based at The Kids Research Institute Australia located in Subiaco, Western Australia. This study was established in 1993.

InterRett

Funded by the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, this international online database examines the clinical features and genetic characteristics.

The CDKL5 Disorder

One of the many reasons for setting up the International CDKL5 Disorder Database was to learn more about this condition.

Areas of research

With the help of clinicians and families who have children with Rett syndrome, our research aims to improve understanding of Rett syndrome.

Investigating genotype - phenotype relationships in Rett syndrome using an international database

This study used information from international Rett syndrome database to investigate the relationship between clinical characteristics and different mutations.

Refining the phenotype of common mutations

Using information from the Australian Rett Syndrome database, we coded symptoms according to severity scales and grouped by type and location of mutation.

Updating the profile of C-terminal MECP2 deletions

Therefore, we wanted to compare the features of girls and women with a C-terminal deletion with those with other MECP2 mutations.