Kate chats with Dr. Tony Persico, an Italian clinician and researcher who recently ran a clinical trial testing metabolic support therapy for Phelan-McDermid syndrome. This therapy is an antioxidant/vitamin combination consisting of Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, and Polyvitamin B. They discuss the rationale, the study design, positive results, potential side effects, access for families, and next steps. 

Learn more about the study here: https://www.oaepublish.com/articles/rdodj.2023.08

Dr. Tony Persico is an active member of the Italian Association for Phelan-McDermid syndrome and the Neuropsychiatric Consult Group.