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Medical food supplements may help restore gut bacteria and reduce seizures in CDKL5 deficiency disorder

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Abstract

A prebiotic-based nutritional intervention was evaluated for its effects on clinical outcomes and gut microbiota in individuals with CDKL5 deficiency disorder.

  • CDKL5 deficiency disorder is associated with severe neurodevelopmental impairment and treatment-resistant seizures.
  • Alterations in the gut-brain axis may contribute to the pathophysiology of CDKL5 deficiency disorder.
  • The study focused on the impact of a nutritional intervention targeting gut microbiota.
  • Clinical outcomes, gut microbiota composition, and fatty acid profiles were assessed as part of the evaluation.

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