Autoimmune encephalitis
MONDO:0020640Inflammation of the brain secondary to an immune response triggered by the body itself.
Also known as: autoimmune encephalitis
82 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could stem cells plus supercharged immune cells tame autoimmune disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether combining mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe and can help control autoimmune diseases. About 30 adults with established autoimmune conditions will receive the treatment and be monitored f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially engineered immune cells, called CAR-T cells, can safely treat autoimmune diseases. The cells are designed to target and suppress B cells, which play a key role in many autoimmune conditions. The trial involves 30 adults and focuses on safety and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New blood filter could improve treatment for autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood filter called the Plasma Filter PX2. It is used in a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange, which removes harmful substances from the blood of people with autoimmune diseases. About 46 adults will take part, and the study will check if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New bone marrow transplant trial offers hope for kids with severe blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to block Brain-Attacking autoantibodies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2a trial tests a drug called ART5803 in 30 adults with anti-NMDAR encephalitis or related psychiatric disease. The drug is a lab-made antibody designed to block harmful autoantibodies from attacking brain receptors. The study focuses on safety and tolerability, with ea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arialys Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune brain diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target and calm the immune system in people with neurological autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinat…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new cell therapy called QH103 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and attack the fa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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MRNA therapy takes on autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new mRNA-based treatment (ABO2203) for people with autoimmune diseases that haven't improved with standard care. The therapy works by directing the body's immune cells to attack and control overactive immune cells causing the disease. The study will…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat nerve diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new cell therapy called CNCT19 in 18 adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant autoimmune neurological diseases like neuromyelitis optica. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help control the disease by targeting certain immune cells. Partici…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Juventas Cell Therapy Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at debilitating autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells (CAR T-cells) that target two proteins, CD19 and BCMA, to calm overactive immune attacks in people with severe autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and neuromyelitis op…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tianjin Huanhu Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on stubborn brain autoimmune disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new cell therapy called GT719 in 30 adults with recurrent or hard-to-treat neurological autoimmune diseases. The goal is to see if it is safe and how long the cells last in the body. Researchers will also look for early signs that it might help…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:13 UTC
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New drug targets Antibody-Producing cells in brain inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether bortezomib, a drug that targets antibody-producing cells, can help people with severe autoimmune encephalitis. In this condition, the body's own antibodies attack the brain. The study will enroll 50 adults who have already tried another treatment …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jena University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:23 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden inflammation in cancer patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot brain inflammation in autoimmune encephalitis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special PET scan tracer called [18F]-DPA-714 can detect brain inflammation in people with autoimmune encephalitis (AE). Researchers will compare scans from 40 newly diagnosed AE patients to healthy volunteers. If the tracer works well, it could become a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Brain scan breakthrough: spotting hidden brain inflammation
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special brain scan called FDG-PET can help doctors diagnose autoimmune encephalitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the brain. Researchers will compare scans from 90 patients with the disease to scans from healthy people and those with A…
Sponsor: University of Milano Bicocca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can the shingles vaccine protect those with autoimmune conditions?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the shingles vaccine (RZV) works and is safe for adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who are taking immune-suppressing drugs. Two hundred participants will receive two doses of the vaccine. Researchers will me…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Computer alert aims to stop deadly clots after hospital stay
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a computer alert can help doctors remember to prescribe blood-thinning medicine for high-risk patients after they leave the hospital. Blood clots are a serious risk for some hospitalized patients, even after discharge. The trial will include 400 adults ag…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Massive gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for the genes that cause certain immune system problems. Researchers want to understand why some people get sick and others don't, even in the same family. Up to 5,000 people with immune disorders and their relatives will give blood or cheek cell samples for…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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20,000 volunteers needed to decode immune disease genetics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 people, including those with immune disorders and their relatives, to find genetic variants linked to conditions like atopy, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiency. Researchers will also study how best to return genetic results to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of Brain's immune attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is recruiting 2400 people with immune-related central nervous system diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, along with healthy volunteers for comparison. Researchers will use MRI scans, lumbar punctures, blood tests, and neurological exams to track disease…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unravel mysteries of blood clots and vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how diseases related to blood clots, the immune system, and blood vessels start and change over time. Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people aged 5 and older, including those with these conditions, their healthy relatives, and healthy volun…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Protein clue could unlock new autoimmune treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is measuring a protein called STIM1 on the surface of immune cells in 670 people with various autoimmune diseases. The goal is to find which diseases have high levels of this protein, which could help researchers develop new antibody-based treatments. Participants prov…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to spot lung trouble before it starts in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for better ways to detect lung inflammation and infections early in people who have received a stem cell transplant from a donor. About 40 participants aged 5 to 70 will get regular lung scans, breathing tests, blood draws, and a procedure where a tube collects f…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study tracks pregnancy in women with neuroimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 women with neuroimmune diseases (like multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis) through pregnancy and up to five years after. Researchers will track disease activity, pregnancy complications, and baby health to learn how these conditions affect fertility and…
Sponsor: Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study uses advanced scans to map brain inflammation over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe CLUE study is a research project that follows 1,000 people with neuroinflammatory diseases like multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. Participants undergo detailed MRI and PET scans at the start and after one year to see how their brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves c…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden antibodies in severe seizure disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, spinal fluid, and brain tissue from 400 people with severe seizures (status epilepticus) or epilepsy linked to brain inflammation (dysimmune encephalitis), plus control patients. Researchers aim to find antibodies and markers of nerve cell death that co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Blood test could predict brain inflammation relapses in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find blood-based biomarkers that can predict whether a child with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) will experience relapses. Researchers will analyze immune cells from blood samples of 20 children aged 1-18 with a first demyelinating event. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Frozen hope: new study banks testicular tissue for boys at risk of infertility
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects and freezes testicular tissue from boys and young men who are at risk of becoming infertile due to cancer, autoimmune disorders, or their treatments. The tissue is stored in a research bank, with the hope that future medical advances will allow it to be used t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists track prednisolone levels to improve dosing for inflammatory conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Hunting for hidden antibodies in brain inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand autoimmune encephalitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the brain. Researchers will analyze blood and spinal fluid from 20 patients to find new antibodies that may explain the disease in people who currently test negative. The goa…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood samples could unlock secrets of rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 1000 people with rare neurological diseases that may be autoimmune. Researchers will use the samples to find new biomarkers and autoantibodies, which could help diagnose and treat these conditions in the future. Participants give extra blood…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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When to boost? new trial seeks best COVID-19 shot timing for vulnerable patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Massive new registry aims to unlock secrets of biologic drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry of 800 people receiving biologic medications for immune conditions like autoimmune diseases and primary immune deficiencies. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to better understand how these treatments work and who respo…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of brain inflammation diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study collects health information from 10,000 people with brain inflammation conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a smartphone app to share symptoms, health history, and wearable data. The goal is to find disease subtypes and…
Sponsor: Brain Inflammation Collaborative • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood filtering treatment tested for nerve disorders in egyptian patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well therapeutic plasma exchange (a blood-filtering procedure) works for people with autoimmune neurological diseases. Researchers at Al-Azhar University Hospitals will follow 60 Egyptian patients to see if their symptoms and daily function improve. The go…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC