Acquired motor neuron disease
MONDO:0020129An instance of motor neuron disease that is acquired during the lifetime of the individual.
Also known as: acquired anterior horn cell disease, acquired motor neuron disease
49 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a Lower-Dose polio vaccine help eradicate the disease?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tests a hexavalent vaccine that protects against six diseases, including polio, but uses a lower dose of the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). The goal is to see if this reduced-dose version works as well as the standard full-dose vaccine in infants. Around 1,500 health…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hexaxim vaccine safety confirmed in 713 infants
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis completed study checked the safety of the Hexaxim vaccine in 713 infants aged 2 months and older in South Korea. Researchers tracked side effects like injection site reactions, fever, and crying after routine vaccination. The goal was to confirm the vaccine's safety in every…
Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can toddlers get three vaccines at once? new study says yes
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested whether giving a booster polio vaccine (sIPV) at the same time as MMR and hepatitis A vaccines is safe and works well in toddlers. About 889 healthy children aged 18 to 22 months who had already received their first polio and MMR shots took part. Researchers che…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New combo vaccine for babies shows promise in large trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine called BK1310 in 370 healthy infants to see if it safely protects against several serious diseases: Hib, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and polio. The vaccine was compared to existing vaccines. The goal was to check how well the infants' immune sy…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma Corporation • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New combo vaccine shows promise in protecting infants from five serious diseases
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine called BK1310 in 267 healthy infants to see if it protects against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, and bacterial meningitis as well as existing vaccines. Infants received three doses, and researchers measured their immune responses. The goal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma Corporation • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New polio vaccine shows promise in large infant trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis completed Phase 3 trial tested a new Sabin strain inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV) in 1200 healthy infants aged 2 months. The study compared the new vaccine to a standard polio vaccine to see if it was safe and triggered a strong immune response. The goal is to offer a more …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beijing Minhai Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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One shot, two protections? study tests combined polio and rotavirus vaccines for infants
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested whether giving the polio vaccine (IPV) at the same time as a rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix PCV-free) is safe and works well in healthy Chinese infants aged 6-10 weeks. About 400 infants received the vaccines either together or a few weeks apart. The main goal was t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New 6-in-1 shot for babies shows promise in thai trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new combination vaccine called Shan6™, which protects against six diseases (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, Hib, and polio) in healthy infants and toddlers in Thailand. The trial involved 460 participants and compared Shan6™ to a similar 5-in…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Lifting weights to fight transplant After-Effects: a new hope for young survivors
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a 16-week strength training program can prevent or reduce late effects like muscle loss, heart disease, and diabetes in adults who had a bone marrow transplant as children. 28 survivors and a matched control group participated. The goal was to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI eye scan could diagnose brain diseases in seconds
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers tested an artificial intelligence program that analyzes retinal images to diagnose several nerve and brain conditions, such as optic neuropathy and brain tumors. The study used data from 693 patients with confirmed diagnoses. The goal is to create a fast triage tool f…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Hospital push could shield seniors from preventable diseases
Prevention CompletedThis trial evaluates whether a hospital-based remedial vaccination strategy can improve Tdap-IPV (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio) vaccination rates in adults aged 65 and older in the Sarthe region of France. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the remedial…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier le Mans • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Polio vaccine works alongside routine infant shots, study finds
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a polio vaccine (sIPV) is still effective when given at the same time as other routine vaccines for infants, like those for pneumonia, diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. About 1,400 babies in Bangladesh and Pakistan received the polio vaccine eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Virtual walking lifts spirits for those who cannot walk
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 'Digital Strolling' program where people with severe mobility impairment use a virtual reality headset to walk in a digital world. 24 participants either used the VR walking or watched walking videos for 10 days. The goal was to see if this approach could impr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Magnetic pulses may ease Post-Polio symptoms
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to standard exercise can reduce fatigue, pain, and improve walking in people with postpolio syndrome. 26 adults who had polio earlier in life and now have new symptoms took part. Half got TMS plus exercise, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Web-Based insomnia treatment shows promise for childhood cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an online insomnia treatment program for adult survivors of childhood cancer. Over 1,500 survivors participated, using a web-based program that teaches healthy sleep habits and cognitive behavioral techniques. The goal was to see if improving sleep could also bo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Are cirrhosis patients getting the shots they need? french study finds out
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how many people with cirrhosis in French general hospitals were vaccinated against diseases like hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19. Researchers surveyed 742 patients to see if they were up to date on their shots. The goal was to find gaps in vaccination coverage s…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Smart homes for seniors: telemonitoring trial aims to cut hospital stays
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether home automation and remote monitoring can help elderly people (65+) with multiple chronic conditions live safely at home. Over 500 participants had their homes equipped with sensors that tracked health signs and sent alerts to doctors. The main goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Italian swallowing assessment tool validated for neurodegenerative patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to translate and validate an Italian version of a tool that helps speech therapists assess swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or ALS. Researchers tested the tool on 101 adults with such conditions to ens…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Brain scans and memory tests shed light on how the brain works after injury
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how different types of brain damage—from strokes, tumors, infections, or degenerative diseases—affect thinking and memory. Researchers used brain scans (MRI) and cognitive tests in 346 patients and healthy volunteers to map which brain areas are res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC