RECONNECT Fragile X syndrome clinical trial open throughout 2024

February 28th, 2024

Children aged 3 to 22 years who are experiencing Fragile X syndrome-associated behavioural issues may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial in Australia.

The RECONNECT study is seeking to evaluate the efficacy of a topical gel developed by Zynerba Pharmaceuticals in helping with the Fragile X-associated behaviours.

The study remains open to participants through to the end of 2024. 

The study is being conducted at a number of sites in countries including the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. The Australian study sites are:

Adelaide
Flinders University, Health Data and Clinical Trials
Flinders Medical Centre
Bedford Park SA 5042
Phone +0468 566 663
Study Contact: Rupali Saikia rupali.saikia@flinders.edu.au

Brisbane
Queensland Children’s Hospital
62 Graham St
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone +61 7 3069 7457
Study Contact: Ellen Taylor Ellen.Taylor@health.qld.gov.au

Melbourne
Genetic Clinics Australia
263 Glen Eira Rd
Caulfield North VIC 3161
Phone +61 3 9528 1910
Study Contact: Melanie van Buuren travel@travelclinic.com.au

Sydney
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd & Hainsworth St
Westmead NSW 2145
Phone +61 2 9845 0336
Study Contact: Joanne Booth Joanne.Booth@health.nsw.gov.au

Where participants live elsewhere in Australia,  Zynerba Pharmaceuticals  may reimburse some cost of travel.

To learn more:    fragilexhelp.com.au

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